Never in a million years did I picture myself in a sorority. I didn’t fit the sorority girl “mold” you see on tv and in movies. I thought no sorority would want me, I would look out of place and probably make people uncomfortable. These thoughts always prohibited me from even considering rushing. It wasn’t until the beginning of my sophomore year that I began to think about it, thanks to a little push I received from multiple friends. It wasn’t just from my Kappa Delta friends like Katie, McLean, and Manon but my friends from other sororities thought it would be good for me.
So, I decided to take the leap and sign up for rush. I had been encouraged by my friends inside and outside of Greek Life to give it a chance and to go through the process. If it didn’t work out I could always say I met some amazing new friends on campus and call it a day. But rush came around and I fell in love. I fell in love with the idea of being in a sorority and even more, being able to make a difference in one of them. I narrowed it down to two sororities and on the night of Pref, I knew exactly where I was meant to be. The women of Kappa Delta found a spot in me I didn’t even know was there. They made me feel a certain way that I had never felt before. This was home, my new home.
Since being in Kappa Delta, I have received nothing but love, encouragement and most importantly, acceptance. I was scared to attend formal events because I don’t wear dresses, I don’t wear heels, and I usually don’t wear makeup. Manon, who I have known since my freshman year assured me it was okay to dress how I wanted, it was okay to be myself. Katie and McLean reassured me that I was what KD needed, something new and different. They have always hyped me up in everything I wear; the whole chapter has. They love me for me.
To have a sisterhood always behind you, whether it’s cheering you on at every basketball game with posters or telling you that you look good in your outfit, is the most important thing. Instilling confidence in me made me feel like I am my own individual and made me feel that I am able to have a voice and make a difference and to be a part of something I truly love. I am here to show that you don’t have to fit a certain “mold” to be in a sorority, especially when you have the best sisters constantly building confidence in you.
Thank you, KD, and everyone in it for making me feel love and support like no other.
AOT,
Cassady
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