Helen Keller once said, “I would rather walk with a friend in the dark, than alone in the light.” After joining a sorority, it’s clear that everything is better with a sister by my side. The friendships I’ve made within my sisterhood are more special than I could ever express in words.

Sisterhood is the unconditional love we have for one another.

Sisterhood is one step higher than friendship. This means that we are there for each other no matter what through thick and thin. We are brought together by more than our taste in music or a similar class schedule. As Marilyn Monroe said, "Girls will be your friends -- they'll act like it anyway. But just remember, some come, some go. The ones that stay with you through everything -- they're your true best friends. Don't let go of them. Also remember, sisters make the best friends in the world."

Although we are not all biologically related, we feel the same connections for each other that we would as a real family.

It is growing as women together with our shared values and beliefs.

People often ask me why I am in a sorority. Sometimes it's difficult to give a straight answer because there are a lot of different factors that influenced my decision. One of the biggest factors for me are the similar values and beliefs that I share with my sisters. It is our principles that link us together far more than our letters. When I first went through rush everyone told me that I will know where I belong all by myself. That was difficult for me to imagine, but it's true. When you go through rush, you fall in love with the sorority you are meant to be a part of because it will be made up of the women you know God placed into your life for a reason.

Sisterhood is never ending loyalty, understanding, and trust.

It is knowing that no matter how bad my day is, I will have a sister there to help me pick up the pieces. I have learned through these aspects of sisterhood that I am never alone. I will always have a support system and friends to lean on. I can't imagine going through college without the girls I'm lucky to call my sisters.

Attending school 900 miles away from home can be a challenge at times, but sharing this special bond with my sisters makes it easier. I see that sisterhood is a friendship that is made to endure for a lifetime.