As a new member in my sorority, I was unsure what all the "hype" was about. I was at first very confused about how some girls could develop a deep love for their sorority so quickly, but now I know. When I first became an initiated member of my sorority, I had began to feel more love towards everything our sorority represents.

We had done so much in so little time, with girls who were strangers just a few months ago. The many activities that we did to get to know each other were great but once that all died down, the excitement started to fade as well. Don't get me wrong, I was still overjoyed with finding my home away from home, but I was just overwhelmed and still confused at what all the sorority had to offer me.

Over the past few months, my love has grown tremendously. From visiting the Ronald McDonald House Charities as well as supporting other volunteer activities with my sisters, I have been shown what all sorority life can do for you. It offers you an opportunity to meet and mingle with others as well as be given the opportunity to brighten up someone's life. Being a sorority girl doesn't mean you are just constantly drinking and partying, it means you are actively participating in your philanthropy and bettering yourself.

As I discussed this topic with a few fellow sisters, they had some great feedback including the two below:

"At first I didn't understand why girls had such a huge love for the sorority itself, but after Loyalty Day my love grew because something special is shared with millions of girls around the world. Another reason why my love has grown so much is because I had a rough last semester. My sisters always lifted me up and brightened my spirits daily and I will be forever grateful for them. My sisterhood gives me purpose and gives me something to look forward to. It makes me want to better myself and Greek life in general."

Another sister stated:

"When I first came to school, I didn't want to go through recruitment because of stereotypes that were given to them. After I went through formal recruitment and saw that it is not at all what people say, I found my home. My sisters are actually there for me and its not all an act. We set ourselves to a high standard and it makes me want to present myself well especially when in my letters. "

All of us go through different experiences, but I have learned that once you begin to realize just how amazing your sorority and the people in it are, your love grows 10 times more. I cannot wait to see how much more my love can grow for the astounding sorority I call home.