Why I chose this blog topic

There are so many stereotypes surrounding Greek life that were created through entertainment. Most people believe that what they see in the movies or television shows are actually what happen in real life. If that were true, then we could say that in real life, people have super powers and can save the world through being half spider. In my English class two years ago, I conducted a survey and wrote a research paper on the perception of Greek life from UCF students. The majority of my class said that they would not even speak to an individual if they were wearing Greek letters. This response surprised me because you wouldn't know if I am a sorority girl or not just by looking at me in everyday clothing. We have always been taught through life to not judge people on the color of their skin so let's not start judging people by the letters on their shirt. It frustrates me to know that someone will talk to me one day in a regular t-shirt but the second I put on my Greek letters, I am ignored. When I presented this topic to my English class, they debated over the topic my entire presentation and continued to talk about it after class had ended. I chose to write this blog to show that Greek life isn't what everyone thinks. It is hard to judge an entire organization on one individual you may dislike. Personally, I joined Greek life for networking, leadership opportunities, and philanthropy work. There is so much to be gained out of any organization on campus, you won't know until you try. It is like the saying "you can't judge a book by it's cover." My sorority sisters make me a better person and push me to do the best I can in school. My GPA is the highest it has ever been since I joined my sorority as well as the various leadership opportunities on my resume. After joining Greek life, I now recognize all the student leaders on campus from other Greek organizations as well as opened new doors for myself for my future career. Greek life is one of those things that you can't understand looking in and can't explain from looking out. It is an experience that is indescribable and one of the best decisions I have made coming to college. My sorority has shaped me into the best person I come become. Through being on my sorority's executive board, it has taught me how to professionally deal with poor situations and confront people in a manner that they would respect. Different groups are continually being judged, people should remember what it would feel like if they were to be that individual being judged.  People need to remember to never judge something before they fully learn about it and to keep an open mind to things that are foreign to them. The most treasured factor about Greek Life is the ability of the organization to go past the four years at UCF. Usually once a person graduates from an institution, they are no longer involved with any extra-circular activities completed while being a student. When joining a fraternity or sorority, that person is making a life commitment to these organizations. After graduating UCF, each Greek individual will still be considered a member of those fraternities and sororities. These people you meet while in Greek Life become more than just friends, they become brides maids, neighbors, and especially family. 

Welcoming new girls into our sorority - 2011

When I was welcomed into the sorority - 2010

Homecoming Skit Knight - 2010