"From the outside looking in, you can never understand it. From the inside looking out, you can never explain it." - Unknown
I have heard plenty of things about sororities, and I always thought they were true until I joined one. I joined a sorority during my freshman year spring semester, and today I realize it was the best decision I've made. The thing is you don't know about Greek life until you are part of it; everything people see is not even half of what we actually are. So, today I decided that I wanted to talk about my experience with Greek life so far and uncover certain stereotypes that are out there.
We are not obsessed with partying. However, we are college students and so far all the people I have come across during my college year love to party, and most of then are not involved in Greek life. Yes, we do party but we also study our lives off. Most of my sisters are always on the library or in the house basement studying. We have rules regarding academics, and we are expected to maintain a high GPA. We also have tons of study resources and are required to study a certain amount of hours each week.
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Then there is this idea that people have that sorority girls are all blonde, thin and tall. I invite you all to see my profile pictures because I have dark hair and I'm not skinny at all. Also, I'm an international student so, yay, for an open-minded society. We are regular college girls that have one thing in common -- our letters. We are often portrayed as the girly girls of college, but we are not all pink and flowers. I know most of my sisters love working out and wouldn't mind if they got dirt on their clothes. However, just because we like Lilly Pulitzer and we express our love for the brand publicly then we are too girly. As if you have to be in a sorority to like Lilly Pulitzer, Lauren James, boat shoes or anything labeled as "preppy."
This part is for the guy who told me he didn't like us because we were selfish and have everything handed to us on a golden plate. Well, the fact that I have two jobs says otherwise. My parents do worry about my well being, but that doesn't mean that I don't work hard for what I have or want. They thought me to be a fighter and to give my best every time I tried to accomplish something; it was all about going hard or going home. So, no, I'm not an entitled little girl; I deserve everything I have, and if you think otherwise then move along. As for us being selfish, just do research and inform yourself about the amount of community service we do and the amount of fundraising we have done.
I do not pay for my friends. I am not working for a Mrs. degree. However, I don't care what people think because I know my sorority is the best thing that has happened to me.
