When I was in high school, I never wanted to join a sorority. I actually really disliked them and never thought of myself as the type of person who could be in one. I thought that to myself for a really long time, up until it was time to decide whether or not I should go through recruitment or not.
When it came to that time, I thought of the pros and cons that could come out of being in a sorority. There were many more pros than cons, like meeting new people, going to fun themed parties, volunteering and raising money for different organizations, and more. The only con for me was that I just wouldn't like the atmosphere of it! Well, after going through recruitment (which is a long and crazy process), I decided to try it out!
I completely stepped out of my box and joined a sorority. My friends were shocked, and I was even shocked myself! In the beginning, I really didn't like it so much because that is when the older girls can be hard on the new group of girls. I also felt out of place because a lot of girls were starting to find their groups of friends. As time went on, I met new people and became comfortable being around everyone and being in the sorority in general.
Now, I am on to my second year of being in a sorority and it is great so far! I have met new friends and have done more things that help me get involved around campus. I also love that it makes the campus feel smaller. I still would not consider myself someone who is like, live and breath for their sorority, I don't think I'll ever be that way. I do enjoy it and love what it has given me, but I don't let it change the person I am!
If you are debating joining a sorority, I always think that it doesn't hurt to just try! If you go through recruitment and decide you hate it, or even join a sorority and decide you hate it, then you don't have to do it. It is great that you put yourself out there and now know that it just wasn't for you! Even if you think you could never be in a sorority and you say you don't like them, I say to still try it out! You never know, you could end up finding your best friends and loving it!
Not joining a sorority does not make your college experience any different or worse, there are so many other things you can do to meet new people and get involved around campus. You can even join business frats, other clubs, there are really so many groups you can join in college. Always remember to just try, because you never know what you could really love and enjoy if you don't.
