I used to feel like I was under-appreciated and there was no one who understood me for the individual I am. When I first met my sisters during recruitment, I immediately felt like I belonged. Whether we were talking about the different spots in Waterloo to get our eyebrows done, or what we wanted for ourselves in the future, the conversation came so easy. I never felt like I had to play a part or be someone I was not. I felt like I had known these ladies my whole life and I was just catching up with a friend. The ten-minute conversations I had during recruitment, flourished into life-long friendships, and it all came so easy.
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Kappa encouraged me to be myself. When I needed to cry, I had a group of girls to lean on and comfort me. When I was smiling ear to ear, I had my sisters to thank for that. My sisters supported me in positions of leadership where my voice could be heard. As I let my guard down, my confidence grew and I became so proud of the woman I am, thanks to the constant positive reinforcement from this group of women.
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It is hard to explain from the inside, and it is hard to understand from the outside, but here is what I want to say to you:
If you want to be surrounded by the most incredible women, join a sorority.
If you want to become a leader and grow through your undergrad, join a sorority.
If you want to receive the funniest emails at the most random times, join a sorority.
If you want to be in an organization that will love and support you endlessly, join a sorority.
If you want to make the best decision of your life, JOIN A SORORITY.
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Follow @waterloosororities and @uw_greekcouncil for more information about recruitment, which is starting on September 17th!
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