Anytime I say that I will be
rushing this fall in order to be in a sorority I always get some sort of rude
comment about my decision. For me, sorority rush is the one thing that makes me
more excited for school than anything else so these types of remarks sting a
little. I have been looking forward to rush for over a year and I knew I would
do it no matter where I went to school. Attending UW Madison has made rushing
more important to me. There are several reasons for me wanting to rush, aside
from just wanting to. These reasons are what makes me know that this process
will be the best for me no matter what happens.
My primary reason for rushing is to
make me more outgoing. I know this won’t change me forever, but the hope is
that I can drop my shyness in order to really be myself. I tend to not talk
when I am meeting new people so hopefully this will help me be more open to
others throughout this school year. Right away I will need to be able to talk
with people I have never meet and I know this will help me with all school
relationships.
The clothes. How could one not want
to be in a sorority with all of the clothes. I love the idea of being able to
walk around in my letters, showing the pride I have in my sorority and the love
of the group. I so want to be able to throw on a sweatshirt like this one, or a
baseball hat with my letters. I visited Madison on a rainy day, and I couldn’t help
but notice all of the girls wearing rain coats with their letters. To me, this seems
like such a fun part about being in greek life!
The other reason for going greek
would be the sense of family. I have always had a “family” outside my own,
primarily through sports. Now that I am out of team sports, I know a sorority would
be able to replace that group. I would give me a group of girls that I can rely
on and always trust if I am in need.
Due to these reasons, and several
others, I cannot express how excited (and nervous) I am for rush. I understand
that whatever happens, happens, and that I might not end up in a sorority. That
being said I fully believe this process will be a positive experience for me.
Whether I join a sorority or not, you can bet about hearing about it.
Wish me luck!
Xoxo,
Maddie
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