Sorority life comes with a lot of judgment. Long before joining a sorority, I heard the stereotypes and assumptions of sorority girls. I decided to ignore these judgements and go out for recruitment to see for myself what sorority life was all about. I learned that being in a sorority is about way more than parties and status. Sororities are so much more than pink letters and pretty pictures. A sorority is a chance to help your community, while making lifelong friends in the process.

Growing up, I always wanted a sister. Now I'm fortunate enough to have over 100. Sorority recruitment was such an enlightening process for me because I was given the opportunity to meet tons of girls just like myself. When I went through recruitment, I never thought I'd be so lucky to end up in a place with some of the most amazing girls and some of my new best friends. Being in a sorority is about sisterhood. My sorority gave me a sense of belonging and acceptance. You build friendships with girls that'll last a lifetime. You create a bond like no other with these girls and they become not only your sisters, but your closest friends, in no time.

The recruitment process alone exposes you to so many different girls inside and outside of your sorority. I was able to make so many new friends and learn about so many new people. Through recruitment, I was able to find which sorority was truly for me and where I felt I belonged. Now I have developed friendships in such a short amount of time I value more than anything, and I am lucky enough to be living with my closest friends.

My sorority has provided me with endless opportunities I couldn't be more grateful for. Greek life allows you to build strong friendships while doing good in the process. I was able to develop and strengthen my friendships all while doing community service for our philanthropy. Events like Dance Marathon and Derby Days are inspiring and life changing events to be a part of, and the best part is you get to do it with all of your sisters. To me, being in a sorority means working hard to make a difference and to support your philanthropy. Whether you're in Greek life or not, you have the opportunity to make a difference. Being in a sorority has pushed me to get more involved in my community by allowing me to do it with all of my best friends, which is something I had always shy'd away from before.

Being in a sorority has helped me grow into a better and stronger human being. It's a life changing organization with endless opportunities that brings loads of experience. I joined a sorority with a cause important to me and I couldn't be happier with my choice. The most rewarding feeling is knowing I am helping a wonderful cause while doing it with my best friends. I am eternally grateful to be surrounded by such powerful and passionate women every day of my life. Greek life has allowed me to blossom into the person I am today.