Dear Freshman Tracy,
To preface, I was in a sorority for only one semester during my freshman year. I learned a lot about myself and others. I also learned to love, to honor and to be truthful.
I grew up in a Caucasian dominant area- much like Boulder. I heard the good and the bad about Greek life. No one in my family has ever been a part of Greek life. In attempts to be unlike my family, I decided to rush because why not. It’s not going to hurt anything but my bank account. However, you can always pay back the money, but not experience.
I am not blonde, I am not white. I am Vietnamese and have black hair. A rare sight in sororities if you look around. Most people may join a sorority for their status or quick friends. At first, that was true for me. I wanted a different experience than I had in high school. I was never in the popular crowd or partied. I had a small group of friends that I stuck with throughout middle school and high school. I was content, but maybe now college is my chance to be a part of that popular crowd. I envisioned getting so reckless no one could control me. That wasn’t the case. It wasn’t just my strict parents, it’s just who I am.
So my advice as to why I think you should join a sorority:
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You quickly learn what you like or don’t like.
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You’ll meet people you wouldn’t typically meet and experience their culture.
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You open a new door for opportunities
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You are encouraged to go out of your comfort zone
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You’ll make at least one friend.
Welcome to college, where trial and error and trial and success are equally celebrated!
LIOB,
Sophomore Tracy