I get you. I do. I was there, too.

At first, I was sure Greek Life was what I wanted. I signed up for Recruitment as soon as possible, and eagerly began shopping for outfits. As move in day got closer, my indecision about Recruitment grew. I had never been a girly girl, I hadn't always meshed well with girls, and I sure as hell didn't like the idea of them judging me off of a 15-minute conversation and what dress I was wearing.

All of it is stressful.

Getting the recs, finding the outfits, figuring out how on earth you are going to keep your hair from frizzing in the pouring rain while sprinting from house to house. It's honestly not a process I would wish on anyone, or ever repeat again, but it's the way that it works. Getting ready for rush is hard, and rush is harder. Its stressful. It's draining. It's heartbreaking.

But after a week, Bid Day comes around.

And then your new member retreat. Your first social. Your first pledge social. Your first sister that becomes a friend. Your Big. Slowly but surely, you'll reap the rewards of Recruitment. You'll meet some of the most amazing people in your life. You'll stay out until 2 a.m. singing at the top of your lungs, dripping sweat from dancing. You'll cram 11 girls in a 4 person hotel room, just to go to the beach. You'll dress up as a Dalmatian, a cowgirl, and celebrate Mardi Gras (just because).

A year later I can gladly say recruitment is just a distant memory.

A small stepping stone to the greatest year I have ever experienced. If you can see past the chants and the cheers, the blisters on your feet, the small talk and the tears, I promise you: this will be the best decision you ever make.

Sign up for recruitment, because you aren't just signing up for one week of rush, you're signing up for the friends- and experiences- of a lifetime.