Going to college out of state was always something that I had an interest in, but I was nervous about making friends. As someone who rarely put themselves out there and hid in the shadows. I knew that making friends was going to be a challenging yet fun experience for me. I remember the first time I ever walked into my college dorm and I was surprised that my hometown friends weren’t just waiting there to surprise me. It took me a while to become used to being alone and adjusting to the new lifestyle I was just dropped off at.
Although it was scary being alone it was comforting knowing that many other people were in the exact same situation as myself. I am sure everyone has heard the advice of leaving the door open. Sometimes even that can be hard when you’ve left the door open and girls just keep walking past and smiling.
If I had to give you one piece of advice it would be put yourself out there and break out of your bubble. Although it is going to be hard at first it is so rewarding in the end. Popping that imaginary bubble that I had put myself in was the best thing that I could have ever done for myself and it has only bettered my college experience.
I pushed myself out of my shell and signed up for sorority recruitment. Throughout recruitment it was so nice to meet girls who shared a common interest and goal with me. When I first walked into Kappa Delta I was met with the most genuine and devoted girls. They were all so friendly to one another and I knew this was a sisterhood that I wanted to be a part of.
Whenever I was in the house during recruitment, whoever I was talking to never failed to put a smile on my face no matter how my day was going. This always made my day even though it was something so small. Once Bid Day had come around and I was able to run home to Kappa Delta I knew I had made the right choice. Every single one of the older girls welcomed me with open arms.
At that point I knew I had found my home away from home and I could feel the unwavering love these girls had for myself and their sisters. Not only have I made lifelong friends I have also met my sisters and future bridesmaids. They have stood by my side throughout the good, bad and the ugly. They have also taught me so many lessons I otherwise would have never learned. I am so grateful for the recruitment process because it has not only brought me friends in my own chapter, but other chapters as well.
Hannah Coleman
