Joining a sorority has changed my life positively for so many reasons. When I joined a sorority, my friends and family thought I was going to turn into a party animal. In fact, I really didn’t think the sorority life was for me. The movies made it look so scary and judgmental that I didn’t think I would fit in. Luckily, my sorority turned out to be the perfect home for me. The service opportunities provided to me and the friendships I have built in this organization has made me a stronger woman. By being a sorority girl, every day I get to defy the stereotypes that the movies horribly depict. For the following reasons, I am proud to be a sorority girl.

A: Acceptance of all members, regardless of race, ethnicity, age, class, etc.

B: “Buying your friends” is not what a sorority is at all.

C: Can always count on one another and support each other.

D: Don’t underestimate us, we’re tougher than you think.

E: Everyone deserves a chance.You never know, maybe that new member is going to be your maid of honor one day.

F: Friendships that last a lifetime are the only kinds of friendships worth having.

G: Graduating together after 4 years is such an accomplishment.

H: Honor your founders, they made this all happen for you.

I: I-N-D-E-P-E-N-D-E-N-T women.

J: Joining my sorority is the best decision I made freshman year.

K: Kill the haters with kindness.

L: Lucky to be a sorority girl.

M: Memories that will last a lifetime are irreplaceable.

N: New obsession with painting canvases.

O: Opportunities for advancement in the sorority and in the real world.

P: Participation in events makes college more fun.

Q: Quitting is never an option because your sisters help you out.

R: Relax, it’s all going to be okay.

S: Stereotypes that aren’t real AT ALL, you get to defy them.

T: Time with sisters is never time wasted.

U: Understanding each other's differences is extremely crucial.

V: Value the memories you make.

W: “We’re all in this together.”

X: X-citement never ends.

Y: You don’t need no man, “‘Cause we are sistas, we stand together.”

Z: Zero chances of failing. Your sisters have your back!

So here's to you, Sigma Kappa, for everything you have done for me as a woman. Thank you for teaching me how to be a better friend, role model, and teacher to my sisters. I can only hope that when I have a daughter, she will want to join the precious Sigma Kappa sisterhood as well.