"Sisterhood is so many things. It's a warm smile on a cold and rainy day, a friendly hug, a cheerful hello... It's all that a good and lasting friendship is, only better. It's treasured. It's sacred. It's knowing that there will always be someone there for you. It's dreams shared and goals achieved. It's counting on others and being counted on. It is real.. It is Tri Sigma!"

Never in my life did I think I would ever be in a sorority. I used to think "Who would really pay for friends like that and be okay with it?" But I couldn't have been farther from the truth. Being a part of Tri Sigma has helped me both grow as a person in so many ways, as well as given me friendships that will last a lifetime.

Personally, my interest in being in a sorority started when a friend of mine said that a co-worker was trying to get her to join. I thought it was really cool, and I wanted to see what it was like. So, I went to Meet The Greeks the fall semester of my freshman year to try to find out what it was really all about. Later on though after chickening out and not going through formal recruitment, I was invited to an open sisterhood. After that, I knew that this was something that was perfect for me. The point is though, that you'll never know unless you try.

First of all, being a part of Tri Sigma has done a lot for me including the fact that it introduced me to an amazing group of girls. Each and every one of them bring something different into our Epsilon Beta chapter and I could not be more thankful to know them all. Whether it's struggling through long nights preparing for finals like last semester, (thanks again to Morgan and Adi for saving my butt in Intro to Chem, I love you both), or another sister offering me a piece of advice when times are tough, I know I can count on them to be there for me no matter what happens.

Tri Sigma has also helped change me as a person. It has taught me that it's okay to voice my opinions, and it also made me break out of my shell and not be so shy anymore. Even more so, it has taught me to become a giver, meaning that one gets exactly what one gives to the sorority. Being a member of Tri Sigma is so much more than saying "Yeah, I want to be in a sorority" and paying your dues. It's about hard work, determination, and the patience that you have to have in order to get everything accomplished. I can honestly say I don't know what I would do without Tri Sigma.

But to freshmen or anyone else considering rushing: give it a shot! It could prove to be exactly what you are looking for in the midst of all the hustle and bustle that college brings. I promise you even though being in a sorority is a lot of responsibility, it's completely worth it.