Going Greek
It was a chilly fall day and hundreds
of girls gathered outside rows of tall, white tents. The inside of the tents
rung with the singing of sisters waiting to welcome home a new class. I was
overwhelmed with nerves, and I couldn’t help but compare myself to the
multitude of girls surrounding me. I was waiting to find my home away from
home, and honestly I just wanted to find a group of women that would love me
for who I am.
Hours passed, and I had been in more
tents than I could count on one hand. I had been in many tents where I could
feel at home, and I knew this would make the process even harder. There were
only a few tents left for me to visit, and I was struggling to keep my energy
up to make a good impression. It was time for me to enter one of my finally
tents, and I was ready. The girls began to cheer, as my group lined up. We were
introduced one by one to a sister, and they took us to have a conversation
where they get to know us better. I didn’t want to jump the gun, but I felt
that this could be the place I can call home. Day one was complete, and I was
feeling torn. I didn’t want to set my hopes on a chapter that may drop me, but
it was too late. I had my eyes set.
The recruitment days went by, the
houses I returned to got less and less, and eventually I was down to two. Of
the two houses I had left, the one I had my heart set on was listed. I was
overjoyed, but the process wasn’t done yet. I tried to remember that I needed
to keep an open mind, but it is hard to keep an open mind when you already have
your heart set.
It was bid day, and I waited intently with
my group to find out where I would be jumping home. I got my letter, and I
could feel my heart beating in my throat. I was filled with suspense as I
opened my envelope to reveal the chapter I would join. I laid my eyes on the
crest and I could feel my smile grow. I had received a bid from the chapter I
had my heart set on. This week had been stressful, and there were many times
that I wanted to drop. The moment I opened my envelope made it all worth it. I
had found my home, not just for four years, but for life.
I love this. Recruitment was amazing for me. Not only did I find my home but a whole community to be a part of. I loved reading about your experience.
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ReplyDeleteI enjoyed reading this post! It's very well-written-- I think you did a great job of using descriptive language to allow the reader to step into your shoes, and experience the story from your perspective. I look forward to reading your future posts!
I really enjoyed reading this! I am in Greek life at CMU as well and I can definitely relate to the feelings of excitement that you had once receiving your letter. I love having my sisters here with me!
ReplyDeleteWhat an awesome story to read about. I'm not familiar with bid day and how sororities work. You definitely painted the picture for me to imagine what it looks like for that week.
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