The Delta Gamma house on Knox Road.
I’m sure that you all have heard this cliche before, but I definitely did not know I wanted to go Greek at all. In fact, I signed up on the last day possible, two hours before the link closed. I was very indecisive, to say the least. I kept wondering if I would actually enjoy a sorority, if I could handle all of those women and much more.
I initially went Greek because that’s how I thought you made friends. I stay Greek, though, because I am a better person because of it. Before recruitment started, I had so many questions. I hadn’t talked to anyone in sororities and had no idea what to expect. What do I wear? What do I say? How is it going to go? All of these nagging thoughts ran through my head. What I began to realize very quickly is how amazing Greek women truly are and that the entire process is about getting to know other women.
One of my favorite parts of the process was meeting fantastic women who were funny, driven, dedicated, inspirational and overall just wonderful people. I had conversations that were focused on leadership and whether I would consider being a leader in the community. I learned emotional stories behind sororities’ philanthropies and why they devote so much time to them. I was so comfortable with one woman that we cracked jokes for the entire round. I learned personal stories about sorority members’ families. I learned what they love most about their organization and why they are so happy to be a part of it.
But I do have a piece of advice for anyone going through recruitment: Be yourself. Don’t worry about what you’re wearing or what you’re going to say. Take it from someone who knows many people in this community: We don’t care about that. We care about you. We want to get to know you and what you like. We want to know your passions, your beliefs, your goals. We want to make you feel at ease. Once you find your forever home, you begin your wonderful journey as a sorority woman. Your time as a sorority woman will be challenging. You will be expected to do well in school, give back to the community, raise money for a philanthropic cause, be an overall good person and, most importantly, a sister. Your sisters will challenge you at every turn to make you better than when you hit ‘submit’ on your recruitment registration.
Know this when going through each round: We all want the best for women, and that is why we’re here in the first place. Please know that at any time in your recruitment process, you can contact me with any questions or concerns at broseker@terpmail.umd.edu. Remember, this is supposed to be one of the most exciting times of your college experience!
Best Regards,
