What it Feels Like to be in a Sorority

Maggie Pappadimatos
Nov 29, 2015
2 min read

I spent my first two and a half years at TCNJ not involved in Greek life. Looking back at these past four years, as a senior, I realize how positively my involvement in a sorority has affected me. It just feels different when you’re a part of Greek life. It feels like…

I’m part of something special that’s bigger than myself.
If I want to go to Piccs, Dunkin’, or Chipotle, there’s bound to be at least one other sister who is dying to go as well.
If I want to get schoolwork done (but also want to share the funny buzzfeed articles I “accidentally” stumble upon) I know I can just go to the library and chill with one of my many sisters who are probably already there.
I’m never alone. No matter where I go I know I’m always connected (let’s be real, at least one of the multiple groupmes I’m a part of are always blowing up)
I have a support system when I’m going through tough times. Multiple sisters text me every time they hear I’m going through a rough patch, and it means so much to me.
I can be myself. This is probably one of the best parts of being in my sorority. I never once felt like I had to act or dress a certain way to be accepted by my sisters. They’re quick to support me in all that I do. Some of us are girlier, some of us are more into sports, some of us are edgier, but at the end of the day we can all bond through the core values we share.
I’m happier. I’m surrounded by so many women who never fail to brighten my day. The good thing about being in a sorority is that there’s bound to be an event at least once a week where I know I’ll see some of the most inspiring, funny, and positive people in my life.
I’m less anxious. During my freshman year of college, I was consumed by intense anxiety every day. Besides moving to a new environment, I was experiencing a lot of stressful life changes. By the time sophomore year rolled around, I started learning how to deal with my anxiety better, but by no means was I at the level I wanted to be. Once I joined a sorority, it just felt like any gaps I had in my life were filled. I’ve never been this resilient, calm, and content in my life.
I’ve made some lifelong friends. Whether it be texting my big when I’m stressed out about something, or laughing with Angela Cifelli and Gina Anzalone when we get lost around the corner (don’t ask lol), or dancing the night away with a group of my sisters so I don’t think have to about that big test I have a week from now, the connections I made through Sigma Kappa are indescribable and irreplaceable.
I can be proud to wear my letters and represent such an impressive group of young women.