What I Learned From Being A Sorority Girl

  It's been 10 years since college (EEK! I feel so old) and looking at back almost all of my memories involve being part of  a sorority.   I'm excited that Whitney from The Observant Turtle  and Autumn at The Unreal Life are hosting a linkup for International Badge Day.  10 years later and I have my Phi Sigma Sigma badge in my jewelry box on my dresser.

I know that movies, shows and society depict sorority life and the girls who join as mean girls, vapid, sluts and airheads.  Do I think sororities exist that help to establish that stereotype?  Absolutely, but that wasn't my experience.

I loved being in a sorority not only for the social aspect, but for all that it taught me.

- Just because your in the same sorority doesn't mean you will like everyone.  There were several girls I got to know and just disliked, but I also learned how to work with these different personalities. Uggh, try planning a new member event with the pledge mom who hated me because i was dating her ex.  It was awkward and uncomfortable and we both took the higher road and worked together for that event.  Experiences like that helped me so much when I entered the real world.

- I am a take charge kind of person.  Underneath my shy personality I really am a leader.  Being in Phi Sigma  Sigma helped me develop those leaderships skills.  I served as Assistant Bursar, Bursar and finally President of my sorority.  I became more and more confident in my ability and again this has served me so well in my work life in the real world.

The Sphinx has special meaning to Phi Sig.  On Spring Break in Vegas we took a picture in front of the Sphinx @ The Luxor Hotel.

- Juggling-  Being in a sorority is a time commitment   There are weekly meetings, executive board meetings, new member events, toga parties, Greek week, homecoming etc.  I learned how to prioritize school, additional clubs (yearbook, tv station, Greek council) and my commitment to my sorority.  I graduated cum laude, had a 35 hour week internship my senior year and was President of my sorority.  My professor asked me when I had the time to get it all done.  Who knows?? But I did!   I said it once and I will say it again all of this helped me in the real world.

- How to Be Social While Battling Being Shy-  The social aspect was the most fun!   It really forced a shy person to go out and meet new people. We didn't have an official sorority house but I loved living with some of my sisters. We had a blast going to Greek Week events, Kegs & Eggs, formals etc.  The experience of getting to add to my family tree and have a little sister was AMAZING!

10 years later and I can proudly say I wouldn't change my experience for the world.

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