Needless to say, I HATED school. After sleepless nights and countless calls to my mom, I wanted to transfer and never look back. I picked my schools to apply too and had it all figured out. I was set on leaving.
But I stayed. I told myself that I had to stick it out one more semester and then I could transfer. So, I signed up for sorority recruitment in the fall. I didn't really have any expectations or predispositions like many girls do. I was walking in blind. (which turned out to be the best thing ever)
First day of recruitment rolls around and I walked in alone. (story of my life) But to my surprise, I met some amazing girls who are just as nervous as me! We lined up for our first party. Me, still clueless as to what is going on. I didn't gel with the girls in my first party but thought that was normal. You know the drill, smile and wave.
Time to line up for our second party. By this time, me and the girl in front of me are buddies. We walked into the party and immediately loved it. There was red, yellow, and green decor and adorable pictures on the walls. I talked to some amazing girls, all in the same family. We talked about netflix and gossip girl and chili and full house. It just felt normal. The entire rest of the day, I kept saying "Dang. I really liked that rasta sorority!"
So, day two and three rolls around, yup, still loved that rasta sorority!
Flash forward to bid day. I had two sororities left. My favorite, and my least favorite. (of course) I was so nervous to open my bid. I was blowing up my friends phone who I had met through recruitment freaking out. I barely knew the girl yet she was talking me down from a nervous rampage.
I open my bid, and guess what colors I see. Red, Yellow, and Green. I was offered a bid from my favorite sorority, Alpha Gamma Delta.
In the following weeks, I went through the initiation process and was given a big and joined my family. Remember that girl whose phone I was blowing up? Yup, she is now my cousin. I immediately fell into a huge group of girls who became my best friends. Now I have events, socials, meetings, and parties to attend with my best friends. I am so busy and I love it.
Going greek has opened so many doors for me that I am forever grateful for. I have met so many amazing people and been a part of amazing things. I am so thankful that I stayed at Towson and signed up for recruitment because I wouldn't change this for the world.
As recruitment steadily approaches this semester, I can not wait to be apart of other girls' recruitment stories. So, if you haven't already, consider going greek. You will find your forever home. I promise, you won't regret it.
