When I started college, I told myself I would never join any sort of sorority. My sophomore year, that changed and it changed my life for the better.

My sophomore year, I joined Tau Beta Sigma, national honorary band sorority. Learning about the five qualities and eight essential factors of every member was very eye opening. Just striving to follow those would make someone a better person in and of itself.

Only a week after I joined the organization, I was elected secretary for our chapter. It might not be a huge office, but being a brand new initiate, it was a huge honor. It was also very difficult for me to be part of the leadership because I've always been a very shy person. I really had to break out of my comfort zone.

A couple years later, I decided for personal reasons to transfer schools. It was a hard decision, but a necessary one for my mental health. The new school was a much larger one and I was so nervous for so many reasons. Would I fit in? Would I ever be able to make any friends?

All those questions were answered my very first chapter meeting. Everyone was so inviting and welcoming. Some of my best friends are people I've met through the sorority. Since then, I've held two committee head positions and will be holding another this upcoming semester.

I couldn't have asked for a better group of people to be associated with or for a better life experience. I've grown as a person in so many ways. My leadership skills and my social skills have both grown exponentially. I've learned how to work with people and in groups better than I ever had before. I've made connections that I'll have for the rest of my life and connections that could help me in my career for the rest of my life.

If anyone is questioning whether or not they should join this or organization, or any other organization for that matter, I'd suggest you go for it! You'll meet so many people and grow so much as a person! You'll make so many lifelong friendships that will last you the rest of your life. It looks great on a résumé and helps you in your career later on in life. You'll always have somewhere you fit in because you have sisters everywhere that will always be there for you and support you. Joining was the best decision I've ever made. I encourage everyone else to do the same