Going Greek

I didn't want to post anything on here about this before it happened, because I didn't want to back out and look like an idiot if I didn't do it. I was supposed to do this last semester, but pussied out. Today was a stressful day for me. My first 2 classes were spent being nervous and excited at the same time. The time had finally come. Room 6403, 12:20pm. I sat outside of the room too nervous to enter. Elijah eventually coaxed me inside after an hour of internal conflict and arguing with myself. I walked in, and was greeted by smiles. Before me were the sisters of Kappa Theta Nu. I was finally meeting them, and taking the first step to entering Greek life. The sisters greeted me (about 5 of them were in the room). I recognized one of them. She was in the high school choir with me, and graduated a year before me. She asked how I was and then introductions started. A powerpoint was presented, and the founding values were made clear. Kappas don't just party, but they volunteer and help out in the community. I loved it before the powerpoint was even over. I got an application to fill out asking questions like what my name was, to my favorite color, to my hobbies. The sisters continued to banter and explain basics of Greek life. Then each of the sisters went around the room introducing themselves. Soon, more sisters arrived. About 5 more of them entered the room and did introductions after greeting me. I recognized a couple of the new pledges. They were from my writing and psych classes last semester. They recognized me too and seemed happy. Seeing all of the sisters laughing and hugging and joking together made me feel like that was something I needed. Something I wanted. There was one other girl at the meeting who was filling out her application as well. She seemed nice, and kinda cute. In order to be considered for sisterhood, I have to attend more than half of the events held by the Kappas. Today's meeting counted as one. The others include wing night at Buffalo Wild Wings, movie night in our PJs, an ice cream social, game night, and then ice skating. I can't wait to get to know these girls. They all seem like such a happy group of people. One of the recent pledges told me that she was really close to these girls, and before this club, she would have never imagined even talking to some of them. I feel happy. Excited. Thrilled. Why was I so nervous about going in to see them? I guess I was worried about being judged. Just by looking at the sisters and seeing how they acted, I can tell they're all confident. During introductions, I learned one of them was extremely shy like I am, and only had one friend before joining the Kappas. Now she's very outgoing and talkative and has tons of friends. I want to enjoy my time in college. This is the first step to being who I want to be.