Narrative

One time I learned something outside of a classroom setting was when I learned about Greek life. I had no clue about sororities and fraternities before I came to college. I mean I really had no idea what they were about. My roommate ended up having a sister in a sorority and she was going through rush in the fall. My roommate encouraged me to join in with her and I had no idea what I was getting myself into. I thought sororities were partying every night and they were not focused on school. I had my mind made up before I even went into the experience that there is no way I could join a sorority.

          Once I started rushing, I was learning that these groups actually had a purpose for the community and other people. It was also a great way to form new bonds with people from different backgrounds. This is what intrigued me most about them. The philanthropies that they raise money for are incredible; the money is going somewhere and it IS a good cause. I also heard stories about how close girls became with each other after joining a sorority. I learned about bigs and littles and g-bigs and god bigs and every other kind of “family” related term. Within the sorority, there are different families you become associated into. It is truly like a home away from home. They also are very focused on grades. There are many helpful resources within the sorority to help improve grades. I struggled through one of my classes, and the academic chair was with me through the first semester encouraging me to do well. She gave me many resources and believed in me which made me believe in myself.

          One last thing I learned about being a part of Greek life is that there is no drama. I really thought how can a bunch of girls live with each other and not have any kind of conflict. I do not know how it is possible but every girl will do anything for any one of her sisters. Even if you are not the closest friends, if you need someone 100 girls will be there standing next to you. I learned many valuable things through my experience so far, and I am only on my first year of college. I cannot imagine what else I will discover as I grow and go further into my college years through Delta Zeta.