When you first go to college you go to the freshman events in hopes of meeting and making some friends. While at the freshmen events you notice these strange people wearing strange letters coming up to you out of nowhere asking you many questions about what your major is, what you are into, and if you've ever considered rushing. But as a freshman you start to think of the things you've heard about "those kinds of people". I remember going to party on the patio and just nodding at the girls and taking a slip telling myself that I would NEVER rush for as long as I was in school as I stuffed the slip into my pocket. I remember going back to my room that night cleaning out my pockets pinning the slip to my bulletin board in case I changed my mind. Two days later, I receive the email inviting me to rush and I remember feeling like I was crazy for even considering rushing. Then I thought back to how I had no friends and it this may just the opportunity I need to get out there and make many different friends.

Going through recruitment was one of the most scary and fun experiences I have ever experienced besides performing in the color guard. Thanks to taking a huge risk I found myself a home away from home and I will forever be grateful to all of my sorority sisters and how supportive they have been to me through losing my grandfather to losing my older brother. I am typically a very quiet person and for that I will forever be grateful for those who have gotten to know me the crazy, funny, overly confident Raven. I believe that if I hadn't taken a chance I wouldn't be returning to Indiana State but I would be starting at a school much closer to home. Since going through recruitment I have learned many lessons and made so many amazing sisters. When asked what the best part of becoming a part of Greek life I will always say knowing that no matter how many times I fail I will always have my sisters there to support me.

Greek life is so much more than the stereotypes you see on movies and TV. Joining a sorority gives you a new meaning of friendship and family. It has many perks such as having someone to go to dinner with and talk to when you've had a bad day and your mom isn't available for you to vent to or having someone there to help you when you may be struggling with a certain class. If you would've told me as a senior in high school that I would join a sorority I would have laughed in your face and called you a liar. Looking back I notice how much I have grown as a person thanks to my choice.

Since going through recruitment I have become a much more outspoken, confident, and open person. Before recruitment I tended to stay to myself and let people talk for me. I would've never voice my opinion or have the courage to go out and chase what I want. . I don't know if I would have ever noticed that my opinion counts and that it's normal not to have your entire life together just yet.