I never thought Greek life would be for me. I was a transfer student and my previous school didn't have any sororities or fraternities. I had never felt so welcomed and accepted at my new school until I was encouraged to go to the recruitment events for Sigma Alpha Iota. Sigma Alpha Alpha Iota is a professional music fraternity for women (Yes-- a fraternity, not a sorority).

Here is a list of 7 benefits I've gained from being a sister of SAI:

1. Better Time Management

I have always been an ambitious person and have always gotten through times when there was so much to do in so little time. However, being part of this sisterhood has helped me to become even better at managing my time and prioritizing. It's incredible how the positive atmosphere of sisterhood has been able to shape me into an even more strategic and organized individual.

2. Undying Support From Sisters

My sisters are always there to cheer me up-- whether it's just by taking my mind off of stress during meetings, or by reaching out to me while I'm having a crisis in my personal life. We are all busy, but we all try to take care of each other.

3. Opportunity To Serve The Community

I have always enjoyed helping people, but I found it difficult to find really effective ways to do so on my own. By being part of SAI, I have had to participate in service events, while spending time with my sisters and having a good time.

4. The Gain Of Professional Experience

As a Music Major with a Minor in Professional Writing, I am doing my best to take as many opportunities as possible to gain experience. While nurturing my musical abilities and serving the community through music, I have been fortunate enough to be elected into office as Recording Secretary, which I learned so much from this past semester. I am looking forward to another semester of holding this position, as well as, my second position as Corresponding Secretary.

5. The Honor Of Representing The Organization

Sigma Alpha Iota has been an organization made up of women serving music since 1903. The organization has a number of philanthropies that serve the community through music. Anytime that I wear my pin, or letters, I am reminded of the sanctity of music and the privilege I have been given to be part of something that makes such an extraordinary impact.

6. The Ability To Rise Above

As a "people pleaser" by nature, it was difficult for me to realize that I didn't have to be best friends with every member. However, at the end of the day, we all have mutual respect for each other because we share the bond of sisterhood.

7. Being Able To Share A Love Of Music

The awesome thing about SAI is that we all individually have our own relationships with music. We get to perform for one another and support one another by going to each other's performances. Whether we are having music rehearsal, doing a stairwell sing, or singing after a sister's recital-- being able to bond over a love of music through song is something I cherish immensely.