Greek life gets a bad reputation a lot of the time. Many people that are not a part of the Greek community believe that we pay for our friends, party every night of the week, and judge all of the people who are not within our world. But that is such an inaccurate description of what it means to be in a sorority. It's having a support system to pick you up when you're down, it's serving the community in every way we can, and it's building bonds with women who share similar values with you. With recruitment right around the corner, I asked several of my sorority sisters to describe what our chapter has given them in one word, and this is what they said.

"My chapter has developed me into not only a better woman, but also into a leader. Before going Greek, I never thought of myself as a leader. But thanks to the development by my sisters within my sorority, I have grown into a confident woman. To me, being Greek means embracing all leadership opportunities because of all that it has taught me!" -Stephanie

"I have been so blessed to make new friends who have come to mean so much to me while building stronger friendships with girls I knew previously through my sorority. They've been my support system these past few months and I can't imagine my life without the friendships going Greek has given me!" -Greta

"My chapter has encouraged me to leave my comfort zone and take a leadership position in the chapter, something I never thought I was capable of. My schedule has grown busy, and life has gotten even more chaotic, but when I want to throw the towel in and give up, my sisters encourage me to keep going. They help me pick up the pieces when it feels like my world is falling down, and they keep me accountable through encouraging words, lending a helping hand, and showing me that I am fully capable of whatever I set my mind to. They hold me accountable to never give up and keep believing in myself." -Grace

"My sisters constantly push me to be the best I can be, but they also help me keep true to myself. They always have my back in every endeavor I pursue, and they support me no matter what. This isn't just 4 years with unforgettable friends, it's a lifetime of love and laughter with people who genuinely care about you." -Emily

"Faith is believing, and that's what my sisters have given me. They believe in me even when I don't believe in myself, and they have taught me to have faith in all situations. Since going Greek, my faith has increased exponentially, and I have my sisters to thank for that." -Molly

"Through being Greek, I am empowered to do more than I could ever imagine, in and out of my sorority. They allow me to be everything I want to be. My sisters push me to be my best in every situation, and they encourage me to pursue my wildest dreams. They support me through every failure and every success, and for that I am forever thankful." -Payton

"My sorority gives me the confidence to be myself in every situation. No matter what, I know my sorority will always believe in me. My sisters allow me to come out of my shell by sharing laughs with me and showing me nothing but love and acceptance." -Hannah

To everyone reading this, I hope you realize what a blessing it is to be Greek. Someone once said, "A lot of people say that being Greek is just paying for your friends, and if that's true, then I never paid nearly enough."