This semester started off with a rough start and I had few things to look forward too. I decided during my first semester that I was going to go through the formal recruitment process for Greek life on campus. Going into recruitment I knew that Greek life was what I wanted to do while at Longwood, it one of the many things I had my mind set on. Coming out of formal recruitment I had realized that none of the chapters on campus were right for me so I decided to withdraw on the final day. This is when I was first told about the recolonization of Zeta Tau Alpha on campus.
I knew that since formal recruitment didn't work out, I needed to give ZTA a shot. If I didn't at least give it a shot I would want to beat myself up in the end. When I came out of formal recruitment I was upset that I didn't find my home, but when I was introduced to ZTA I realized that I was actually thankful for that.
The process for ZTA was a lot different than formal recruitment and I really was nervous. I mean I had to have an interview to get into this organization. And for anyone who knows me, I tend to get anxious really easily and I was a nervous wreck for this interview. When I came out of my infoview I was for sure that I wasn't going to get picked out of the 200 or so girls that were going through. However, even though I doubted myself, I had known that I really wanted to be a part of this wonderful organization and I wasn't going to stop trying.
When I got invited back to the preference event, I realized that God really does have a plan for me, and all things happen for a reason. We had our preference night event on Valentine's day and this is when we were surprised with our bid cards (we weren't supposed to get them until the next day). And I can honestly say that that was the best night ever!
Like I said earlier God really did have a plan for me. I was really upset after formal recruitment and I really didn't know what I was going to do. I am glad that I was lead to ZTA in the end, even if I had to go through a rough patch, of what I thought was rejection. In all reality it wasn't rejection, it was fate. I really do have so much to thank God for!
Now that I have blabbered on about the process of getting into the organization, I think it may be time for me to blabber on about how wonderful it is to be a part of this organization now!
I accepted my bid about 12 days ago and I can already say that these have been the best twelve days ever. I have met some of the most amazing women and I can now call them all my sisters. Even though I find myself overwhelmed with this, schoolwork, and other organizations, I realize that I could never imagine myself anywhere else. I know that by being a sister of ZTA I will be able to give back to an amazing community. I know that I will become a better person, I will learn so many life lessons, and gain lifetime memories in this organization. I can honestly say that within these past 12 days I have seen a different side of me that I never thought I would see. I feel like ZTA is my home and I think that it is possibly the best decision I will make while at Longwood. I am so excited to see what is in store for not only me individually, but what is in store for the Alpha chapter as a whole. I am so beyond proud to say that I am a part of the Alpha Chapter of Zeta Tau Alpha.
On an end note, as much as I'd hate to say it, I am so glad that I have gotten this opportunity to grow not only individually but with my sister Lindsey. We may have our fights and our ups and downs, but now we have a bond that most sisters don't get to share. We will not only be sisters at home but we will be sisters in a way that is completely different. Congratulations Lindsey and I hope that we can use this opportunity to grow and realize that sisterhood is more than just being blood related to someone. Sisterhood is an incredible bond between two women, by blood or not.
