Bid day was like Christmas, but like also so much better. You made dozens of new friends, got a bunch of cute stuff with your letters on it and unlocked 4 years of just having the time of your life. But upon entering the dark abyss known as “the real world,” you will be subtly (but rudely) reminded that throwing up gang-like signs in pictures and wearing cat ears not on Halloween isn’t acceptable anymore. So make the most of these sratty things before it’s too late, collegiettes!
1. Wearing your letters everywhere
Emphasis on “everywhere.”
2. Calling your lineage “big” and “little”
Do you even know their names?
3. Calling friends “sisters”
This was always a little awkward anyway.
4. Taking ~candid~ pics in random fountains and/or parks
Apparently real-life adults don’t color coordinate for pictures…?
5. Throwing what you know
You’ll never know what to do against a sunset ever again.
6. Crafting gifts for every birthday and/or holiday
We’ve heard rumors that grown-ups shop for gifts at other places than Michaels. *gasps*
7. Referring to your chapter’s values in everyday conversation
8. Owning three tiaras, five leis and two pairs of cat ears
#essentials
9. Relying on free food
Between your chapter meal plan, catered events and random candy always popping up in the house, you basically never have to grocery shop.
10. Hanging out in frat houses
Whether you’re at a party or just hanging out with your friends in the frat, there just aren’t a lot of reasons for you to be seen in a fraternity after graduation.
11. Keeping the Greek keyboard on your iPhone
This will probably make your life easier, TBH.
12. Having events planned for you
Now you’re going to have to buy tickets to things yourself, organize transportation, pack a lunch… So. Much. Responsibility.
13. Making puns with your letters
Coming up with Insta captions is going to be a nightmare.
14. Asking WWTFD (What Would The Founders Do)
Party like it’s the 19th century.
15. Sharing closets with like 100 people
16. Scoring all the free stuff
You’ve never had to pay for a hair tie as an undergrad.
17. Having fun, probably
What even is life after Greek life?
If there is one srat thing you won’t be forced to give up (besides your Lilly and bows and general adorable-ness), it’s the beautiful friendships you made and the lifelong memories. BRB, quietly sobbing in a corner. But don’t worry, you’re gonna kill it out there, girl.