Hey girl,

Let me just start off by saying congrats. You are making one of the best decisions that you possibly could. You'll hear that a lot, but it really is true. Also a word of warning. No matter what the outcome of this week may bring, you will be experiencing one of the most mentally and physically grueling times of your life. But in the end, it will all be more than worth it.

The most important part of this week is remembering to be you! Yes it may sound cliché, but if you stay true to who you are and stand up for your values, you will find your new home. And when I say home, I truly mean it. These girls will be your family. It’s so easy to just say the word sister when referring to those in your future chapter, but the meaning that lies within those words is something incredible. These women will forever stand by your side. In your darkest hour they will be there loving you. They will push you to follow your passion. They will help you to be the best you you can possibly be. But all of this does come with the price of rushing.

For most girls, things do not go the way that they want them to. As difficult as it is to grasp, you have to understand that the process works and that there is for a reason for every decision made. You may fall in love with a sisterhood only to learn the next day that they dropped you. Of course you will be hurt. It will be so easy to convince yourself that you are the problem and that it’s your fault. But that couldn't be further from the truth. The majority of the girls that you talk with will really love getting to know you, but as they begin to see who you truly are, they will be able to see where you belong. By cutting you they are really giving you the chance to find your true home so that you can grow into your best self. You may see yourself at one of the chapters, but the girls that you speak with know their sorority better than anyone, and they know so much more about the others as well. In the end they honestly do want what is best for you, and though it may not seem like it, they are guiding you toward your path. It is ok to accept the grief and let it process, but try to understand that everything does happen for a reason. You will find your home.

In the end, running home to your house on bid day makes ever tear and blister worth it. You may not see yourself in the sorority in that very moment, but the girls that welcome you into their family already love you and can see your potential. They want you to exude every unique aspect of who you are. We are all so different and special, and being a part of a sisterhood only helps you to realize that more. The joy that you get from belonging to such an amazing group of girls is unparalleled, and truly is the best decision you will ever make.