My perspective of my college career thus far...with a little AΓΔ love.

It continues to fascinate me the different views that people have on higher education. It baffles me that anyone would go to college just to go, that some people genuinely do not care about their grades, appearance to others, or their financial well-being. Then there's the other half that does care, but struggles to make it through. I guess I just don't understand why anyone would want to waste their time doing something that's not really enjoyable at all without any motivation of a common goal. College isn't all about the social aspects, the partying, the clubs. They're AWESOME, and Alpha Gam is a perfect example of that. But grades and student success come above all to me, and shouldn't they to everyone? I wonder every day what some of these people's parents would say if they could see the way they act in class...or better yet the way they don't even bother to go to class. I also wonder how people who aren't involved on campus succeed: especially those who are not from the place they're going to school in, in this case Mobile. If it wasn't for AGD, I don't think I could have possibly made it through last semester at all much less come out with the highest GPA I've ever had. Sisterhood gets me through my day. The standards for grades and campus involvement motivate me to do my best, and we all know school comes first. Moving away from home made me feel like a small child again. Completely dependent on my parents, my friends, my family. Used to driving down the same roads all the time and knowing exactly where I'm going...it's nice to have this experience. I sometimes ask myself why I did it. I lived in a big university town, but it became bland. My life was bland even though I had everything I needed all around me. I feel like I've become a better version of myself. A more independent, confident, and successful student and person. I always wanted to be in "a sorority." I guess I just didn't realize how much of a difference it makes which one. I didn't understand the true meaning of greek life until I met these girls...and now they mean more to me than I could explain. It's kinda strange at first, like an instant new family that's always there for you to hang out with or to lean on. But ultimately it's a wonderful experience and it keeps me in line and doing what I'm supposed to do, what I need to do to be the best possible version of myself. I feel like I do live with purpose now. And that. Feels. Great.