Sororities aren’t about drinking and boys and Kate Spade and Prada. Sororities are about laughter, tears, friendship, sisterhood, honor, loyalty, and love. The people in my sorority want me to succeed. They help me to rise up and allow others to follow. At retreats we share in times that we will remember forever. But it’s not really just my sorority. Homecoming, Socials, Parents Weekend, and other Greek activities have given me the opportunity to find out what is unique about each sorority, and I really find wonderful friends among them all. We need to let other people know who we are. Greeks are not exclusive - they are merely one group of many. I have heard the jokes, we all have… about what non-Greek students may think about us. But I challenge you - prove them wrong. Don’t just try to make your house look good, try to make Greeks look good. Let people know that we are athletes, we are scholars, we come from diverse backgrounds, and we have diverse goals. But let them know we have similarities. We are all in the constant pursuit of success. We are all working to achieve our goals, and we are all making friendships that last a life time. So be proud, prove people wrong… Remember that although my sorority may have different history and ideals than yours, that we are all here for common reasons.