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My Experience Of Going Greek

This is what happened when I decided to go through sorority recruitment my freshman year of college.

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My Experience Of Going Greek
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Going to college an hour and a half away from my high school definitely made me scared about how I was going to make friends. I have always thought about joining Greek life but never knew much about it. I was very hesitant to join because the only sorority life I knew was the stuff from the movies and TV shows. My friends ended up persuading me and it was probably the best decision that I have ever made.

I am going to be honest: I knew so little about Greek life that I only heard of one sorority that was on my campus. I went into recruitment blind. I had no idea of anything about the sororities, so that left me very open-minded. After visiting all the other sororities, I walked into Alpha Omicron Pi last. While there, I felt so at home in that room with all of the other girls. I felt like I could be myself.

I will never forget the feeling I had while running out to greet my new sisters.The whole day I had a smile on my face that I couldn't get rid of. I was going around and constantly introducing myself and screaming and laughing with all of these wonderful people that I just met.

That day, I knew that Alpha Omicron Pi would always be home for me. I knew that I had a whole new group of friends that I could rely on. I would always have someone to get dinner with at the dining hall and to study with at the library.

Since being a member of AOII for almost a whole year, I can say that I am still constantly realizing how blessed I am to be a part of such an amazing sisterhood. I get close to my sisters more and more everyday. I am always shocked at how much I fit in everytime I spend time with my sisters.

Going Greek was one of the best decisions I have ever made. If anyone is even thinking about going through recruitment, I suggest you go for it. You have nothing to lose and could end up joining a sorority that will become your home forever!

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