Dear Delta Zeta,

When I was younger and I found out about Greek life, I both pictured and didn’t picture myself associated with it. But honestly, I think it was one of my best decisions ever to go through recruitment when the time rolled around during my freshman year of college.

And even only being a sophomore in my sorority, I never realized how much I would need this group of chaotic, eccentric but extremely compassionate and amazing women by my side. I have changed a lot because of you and for that I am so thankful even though I have only spent a short time with all of you. I have found some of my best friends, because of you and found out more about myself than I would’ve had I not joined.

Not only have you cheered me on when I was at my lowest point, you were also there to help pick me up when I fell. You all were there during one of the hardest times of my life—when my mom got sick. You all were there when I thought I would be at rock bottom forever. And I have no words to be able to convey how much that helped me.

Even if it was just a hug or a soft smile in my direction, it had and has had a huge impact on me—probably a lot more than you could ever know. I also appreciate the closeness that comes with being around all of you. I know I could go to any and all of you for anything even if that “anything” is completely mindless and stupid.

I have also never felt prouder of a group of women in my life. I see bright futures and an endless amount of possibilities for each and every one of you. And I can’t wait to see all of you and the future turtles find their way in the world being the fantastic individuals you are.

Thank you for everything you’ve done for me Delta Zeta. You had helped shaped me to who I am at this exact moment right now and I know you will continue to shape me as the years gone on. You all are the best people I have ever met and I am so ecstatic that I get to call you all my sisters.

I am also so thankful for the late night talks about nothing and everything. The wild group messages where just about anything you could think of gets talked about. The jokes, all the laughs shared and that we support each other through everything—both good and bad.

The loudness we bring to events that make us known around campus. Our kindness towards each other and our even greater appreciation for the plethora of philanthropies we support. And even more thankful for the little things: drive in movies instead chapters, our competitive nature, and the endless amount of love that surrounds our sorority.

There is nothing better than that and I don’t think I would get what we have anywhere else. I love you all so much and can’t wait to see what the future brings for all us.