Most of you know that it’s that time of year again. School starts, football season rolls around, and sorority recruitment begins.
For girls, the decision to rush is a difficult one. Some girls may not know much about Greek life, others may not have any interest in rushing a sorority. For a lot of girls, it’s a curiosity thing, like trying a new sport.
During rush, girls go through and visit each house and meet a ton of girls from each sorority. Each night, the houses choose whom they want, and the girls choose which sorority they liked best. When bid day comes along at the end of the week, new pledge classes are born.
Greek like is a life of its own at West Virginia University, and from my experience, an amazing one. I always took a lot of pride in my school, but being Greek accentuates my school spirit so much. Being a part of an organization larger than most student organizations on campus is a great feeling. As Greeks, we are united as one.
A stereotype of a sorority that “you buy your own friends” is one that I hear a lot. What I tell people is that i don’t pay enough for the friends I’ve made. My sisters and I returned from a three month summer vacation and it felt like we were never apart. Alumni always tell us that it’s the same way for them over a period of years. The bonds that you make in a sorority are the strongest ones and are worth all the money in the world, in my opinion.
Even though my sisters mean a lot to me, they’re not the only advantage of being Greek. Greek organizations are nationwide, which means you will be connected to thousands of other sisters throughout the country. Connections are everything now-a-days, and it pays to know people. I know that at any time if I meet a girl in my sorority, we instantly are connected, no matter where the place.
Besides the stereotypes, being Greek is an experience you cannot have anywhere but college. I am so proud to wear my letters everywhere I go. Recruitment is special because it’s a sorting process. Every girl ends up where they belong and mainly for a common reason. Being Greek is a way to meet hundreds of people, learn time management and responsibility, and build connections all over the world. My advice for girls who are interested in rushing is to go for it with an open mind and choose the house that you feel most comfortable in. Ignore stereotypes and don’t let anyone influence your decision, and most importantly, go Greek!