A Thank You Letter to My College Sorority
Warning: This isn’t a Cinderella story about how I finally got to join the sorority I’d always dreamed of. Mostly because, well, I never dreamed of being in a sorority.
It honestly had never really cross my mind.
I had no idea what was behind the pretty dresses, sparkly signs, and cliché pictures.
Once I decided to take a leap of faith and give it a try, I can tell you that I never looked back. It’s kept me around over the years, and after reading this I think you’ll know why.
To start off, thank you for being my home away from home. You given me a place to by myself, surrounded by people who have become my family and I couldn’t be more thankful for that.
Thank you for bringing me my best friends. Seriously, THANK YOU. I wouldn’t be able to ride this college rollercoaster without them.
Through my sorority, I’ve found my very best friends, my roommate, my shoulders to cry on, my partners in crime, my therapists and so much more (but I won’t bore you with a long list).
I’ve learned how to stay open-minded and always put yourself in someone else’s shoes before passing judgement. You never know what someone is going through until you take the time to find out.
Living in my sorority house brought me so many fond memories. No, we didn’t have pillow fights. But we did help each other stay up and study for big tests, discuss our dreams and futures, help cure each other’s heartbreak, and have fashion shows when it came time for formals.
Whether we were talking about frat guys vs. GDI guys, what Netflix show I should watch next, or how to get a spring break bod in a week, I appreciate all of these silly conversations alongside the meaningful heart-to-hearts.
My sisters understand my biggest fears, my dreams, and my dirty little secrets; and you know what, they love me anyways. Thanks to their unconditional love (and occasional kick in the butt when I needed it), they’ve helped make me the person I am today.
My sisters have seen me at my best, and they’ve seen me at my worst. I think that’s one of the things that makes our relationship so special.
We are the first one’s clapping and cheering (or snapping in our case) when someone has good news. I know when I have something exciting to share, I can’t wait to tell the chapter because I know there will be a room full of people supporting me.
On the other end, we are also waiting with open arms, a tub of Ben & Jerry’s, and maybe even a bottle of Moscato (for those of age) when necessary. Times that call for these measures include failing an important test, changing your major (which is actually totally normal), and God forbid…heartbreak.
In all aspects of my life, Gamma Phi Beta has made me a stronger, more confident woman. It’s helped me strive academically, participate in community service, and pursue leadership opportunities.
They say it’s the little things that matter in life, and my sorority has given me millions of little things to be thankful for.
Thank you Gamma Phi Beta. For everything.
