I believe in sisterhood
For those who know me they would automatically think that I believe in sisterhood because of my four lovely sisters. Truth be told, they are a lot older than I am and we don’t get the chance to spend a lot of time together. Rather I believe in sisterhood because of the sisters I’ve most recently been blessed with.
I was a very typical freshman when I came to the University of Minnesota; a little lost but mostly excited to be out of the house and on my own. Living at home with my dad was never easy and having my mom out of state even harder. I basically had to take care of myself and at this point I was disappointed in those who were supposed to be there for me. I had come to realization that the rest of my life was going to have to be on my own. I didn’t believe that anyone but myself could truly make me happy.
I was very lucky to get a roommate that I got a lot with and loved to hang out with. We basically became instant best friends, but she was one of the only people I really spent much time with. The year continued on being mostly consumed with school and occasionally going out on the weekends.
I got involved with a club on campus that was planning a big event and met some really awesome people in the process. One of whom is now one of my sisters. After meeting the women of the sorority, that I am now a part of, I was really changed. I spent a lot of time with them and got to know a few of them really well before I decided to join. I had never felt more at home then when I actually lived in my own home. It was the first time in years that I no longer wanted to be alone and do things all on my own. I wanted to spend tons of time with these women and rely on them. They really found that part of me that wanted to be overwhelmed with sisterhood. I began to let myself trust in the people I cared about again. They really showed me a great deal of happiness I was missing in my life. I would have never thought that being surrounded by sisterhood would change who I am today. I finally let myself trust, be a part of a family, and most of all just be myself. I thank a large dose of sisterhood for that.
Comments
This essay caught my eye right off the bat when I saw the word sisterhood, for I strongly share this belief. As a freshman last year coming to the University of Minnesota, I knew that I had always been slightly interested in sororities. Unfortunately, my schedule was so hectic between school, adjusting to dorm life, and maintaining my social life that I missed out on fall formal sorority recruitment. By the time spring semester began, I made the best decision of my college career thus far: going through informal recruitment and joining Alpha Chi Omega. I agree with Camille on the fact that my sorority is my home away from home. My sisters are always there for me, whether it is to laugh with me, congratulate me, console me when I've had a bad day, or deal with whatever life brings to the table. Most importantly, these women inspire me to reach for the stars through personal development and leadership in my everyday life; something that I might not have taken part of on my own. The bonds of sisterhood have made a significant impact on my life and will continue to do so, as it is a life-long commitment.
Posted by: Lisa Feuillerat | September 27, 2007 05:39 AM
I really can relate with this author. I have three older sisters all of whom are older than I am. The closest in age is nine years older than me. I missed out on a lot of sister bonding because of this age difference. I have a great relationship with them now but on a different level than it could have been. I am a long ways from home too and needed to learn to rely and trust other people. It can be scary at times but after a while you come to realize that you are creating a new family. This year I am living in an apartment with three other people and they have become the closer in age sisters I have never had. Even though I missed out on that close bond with my sisters I feel I am creating one just as strong with my roommates.
Posted by: Megan Mathey | September 27, 2007 09:48 PM