My Sorority Experience at Auburn

Disclaimer: I know plenty of girls who have had the best experience within their sorority and rush. Unfortunately, I also know plenty who had not-so-nice experiences.

Coming out of state, I was excited to rush thinking that it was a good opportunity to meet people. And I was right– I met some of my best friends now during rush. None of whom are in the sorority I pledged, may I add. For girls rushing in 2022, don’t take rush so seriously. You’re trying to make yourself look your best for the sorority and they’re doing the same as well. There are genuine connections made during rush, but lots of the encounters are fake. And if you’re out of state/don’t know girls in “top” sororities, don’t get down on yourself if they drop you during recruitment. I’m not saying it’s impossible to get in a top sorority without having connections, but it’s definitely more difficult. From bid night, I felt uneasy about my sorority. I was hoping it was just awkward at first as most new things are and that it would get better as time went on. I tried going to sisterhood events, hanging out with my sisters, putting myself out there; nothing worked. I felt like everyone else was meshing with each other so well and I just didn’t fit in. It got to the point where I was pretty miserable and unmotivated about anything to do with the sorority. And it wasn’t any of the girls faults, I just didn’t click with them. So I dropped second semester, and it’s the best decision I could’ve made. That was a lot longer than it needed to be, but my point is there’s so much more to college than Greek life (if it’s not a right fit for you). Don’t waste your time and money in a sorority if it’s not something you absolutely adore. I have a lot more free time now to study, work with new clubs, and make more friends. Life is too short to be pressed over which “tier” sorority you’re in, or if you’re even in a sorority at all. To the PNMs rushing in 2022, which sorority you end up in doesn't define you. Being in a “top” one doesn’t make you cooler, and being in a “bottom” one doesn’t make you any less cool. And better yet, if you don’t find your people in any of the sororities, don’t be scared of getting out of Greek Life completely. It’s dying anyways. And if you’re in a sorority now and looking for a sign to drop: here it is.

Good luck!