So you're going to be a big!

When you were first starting out in your organization's membership process, you were equally enthusiastic and terrified; what would this new journey to membership consist of, and when can I show off those letters!?

Each organization, whether Greek or not, will go about membership differently. Most membership processes are unique to the ideals and objectives which laid the foundation of their organization and sets each apart in its own special way; this hopefully played a great role in how you've found your place!

Everyone remembers the first days of welcome into an organization, and while there is so much to learn, at least you're now part of an incredible group of people who share the desire to live and grow with one another. Your Big probably taught you the ins and outs, answered your not-so-obvious-questions and put you into place when needed- after all, you were kind of a reflection of them to a certain extent! And through all of that tough love, at the end of the day, no matter how different or similar- your Big has influenced you in an amazing way! That's what makes your new role so important, as you are not only a sort of mama or papa bear, but a friendly face and a solid support system.

Being a Big shouldn't end after spoiling your little on the week of reveal and then becoming another face to take cute pictures with and it certainly shouldn't result in a disconnection if you aren't convinced your similarities outweigh your differences. Being a Big should mean that you will encourage your Little to embrace individuality and to find their own place within your organization. You want them to learn for themselves but with all of the advantages that the other new members have by having awesome Bigs who mast(barely survived)ered the process for themselves!

So have fun, be encouraging and optimistic, these are the best days of your life and they should be spent with amazing people, friends, brothers and sisters, Big and Little!