Let’s play a game. Some time today, walk up to a group of three or more sorority girls and just start talking.

If in 10 minutes you cannot find one similarity or connection, I will buy you a coffee from CC’s.

As a recruiter for a sorority I often hear the statement, “No, thanks. Greek life is not for me.”

While I somewhat understand the basis for this comment, I cannot help but respond, “Then what is?” Are you interested in being a doctor? Getting connected with a company for an internship? Having a study group? Playing sports? Traveling? Watching a popular TV show?

If they can answer ‘yes’ to any of these questions, they might have a misconception about Greek life.

Greek life often receives a bad wrap. In my sorority, Delta Gamma, we have a tradition called “Delta Gamma is…” where everyone in our sorority goes around and articulates what our sorority means to them.

Being the outgoing, entergetic person I am, my sisters assume I have an immediate response, but I don’t. This is because my sorority is not just one thing to me, but many.
One of the unique things about Delta Gamma is the ability for many different girls with diverse backgrounds and interests to have a common bond.

It is an eclectic group where opera singers, future doctors, models, hippies, sports players, mathematicians and journalists can get together and never lack in  discussion topics.
This seemingly impossible situation also helps all of our women learn vital leadership and team building skills.

I have attended numerous leadership camps, held dozens of leadership positions, and I can honestly say my involvement in Delta Gamma has served as the most beneficial guide in leading and connecting with others.

After accomplishing the task of getting 60 girls to decide on one t-shirt color, you can conquer the world.

Another priceless benefit of my sorority is the constant support system for any situation.
After only a year in my sorority, I have seen these women ban together to help Sarah Cooper, the Student Government Association president, campaign for her election.
I have seen these women huddled together in the library tutoring one another for a major exam.

I have seen these women in less than an hour turn an average Danna Student Center table into a quaint shop selling jewelry and cupcakes.

I have seen these women driving at 3 a.m. to go pick up another sister at the airport from a delayed flight, and I have seen these women rush to aid each other when they receive devastating news.

These women balance school, community service, extracurriculars and a social life with the utmost grace and skill, and I can only hope to one day be able to emulate these women I am so thankful to be associated with. 

So next time you pass a member of Greek life, Delta Gamma or not, try to look past the letters, get to know them and find out how they have benefitted from being part of this amazingly unique group of people.