Dear Sisterhood,

My college journey as a whole has been a whirlwind thus far. I moved hours away from home, made new friends, and developed new habits in a matter of weeks. I had to make so many big girl decisions all on my own, and had no idea if I was making the right ones. If we’re being honest, I still don’t. Nothing is the same as it once was seven short months ago. My world was flipped upside down and I didn’t know left from right, let alone right from wrong. But there is one aspect of my life that I know is, and will continue to be, just right: you.

Somehow, the stars aligned, and you chose me. You chose me, reached out to me, accepted me, and loved me from the start. You decided that I, of all people, would be a perfect addition to your collection of genuine, loyal, extraordinary, beautiful young women. Amidst all of my confusion and adversities, you showed me consistency and kindness, the two things I needed most.

I know I’m still only a freshman; I haven’t been a part of this sisterhood for more than a few months. But I know something good when I have it, and I refuse to let it go for as long as it will allow me to hold on. I still have a long way to go in my college career, which means I have so much time left to cherish and grow with you. I may not know all of the ins and outs of being an active member just yet, but I can promise that I will give you all I have to offer and more. I will love, care for, and accept each of your young women unconditionally until the end of time. You have already given me more than I could’ve imagined: my big, memories, connections, forever friends, a support system, and lots and lots of apparel (what more could a girl ask for?). I can’t wait to see what other experiences you have to offer me, and to find even more of my future bridesmaids.

As I come to a close, I don’t know what else to say but thank you. Thank you for seeing something in me worth taking a chance on. Thank you for everything I’ve already experienced and the countless memories I have yet to make. Thank you for letting me be a part of something so extraordinary that no one else will quite know the way I feel every time I see one of my perfect sisters. Thank you for motivating me to work hard and be the best version of myself. Thank you for showing me what it means to be a sister.

Thank you for believing in me during a time when I didn’t believe in myself.

Love,

A Recently Initiated Sister