Drawing a Line through Sorority Stereotypes

HI YA!

                                                                           Stereotypes

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You can draw a big FAT line through the typical stereotypes you hear about Greek life because it is NOT ANYTHING like you see in the movies. One of my favorite encounters was from one of my neighbors a few weeks back when I came home from college. She greeted me with the “Oh… you’re in a sorority now… you must be awfully busy with partying at school.” Well, actually, with a tremdous amount of pride I whipped right around with my huge smile and said, “My sorority has the HIGHEST GPA on campus out of all of the Panhellenic sororities and I was on Dean’s List for both Fall and Spring Semester.”

You betcha that drew a line right through her stereotype of me.

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This leads into one of the many reasons why I love Chi Omega. And also, let me draw a line through another stereotype for you. We take tremendous pride in our scholarship and the success of our sisters and their studies. Grades has always been a top priority for me and always will be a priority. I am at George Mason University in order to obtain my degree, and being apart of an organization that supports my success, motivates, and encourages me to strive to be even better is truly a blessing. I love being surrounded around a group of intelligent woman who are just as focused as I am. Grades come first in Chi Omega, nothing else.

Which leads into my next point. It is possible to have fun in college. It is almost necessary to have fun. Otherwise, you will drive yourself crazy sitting in the library for extended hours. Go out, meet people, explore, and truly make memories. It’s so important to take time for yourself and truly have a break away. You sit in classes and study for extended periods of time, so reward yourself on the weekends. As I always say, work hard during the week, and reward yourself with the weekend.

Speaking of which, I bought my books for this Fall Semester already.

-Ash

It’s 7:30 AM and I’m starting a BLOG?

HI WORLD!

Sorry for the dramatic entrance, I just want to make sure you can hear me all the way over this blank white screen that I am about to fill with wonderful stories, experiences, and basically a documentary of my college experience. Did I grab your attention yet? Nah? Okay, well listen anyways.

Hi. My name is Ash. 

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Let me tell you a tad bit about myself before we embark on this wonderful journey I call, life. I’m a wee-lad philosophical, and by wee-lad I mean a lot. You will be able to tell that eventually based upon the tone and reality of my existence. Ta-Daaa!

A month from today actually, I will begin my second year of college at George Mason University out here in good old Virginia. I am beyond excited to go back and absolutely love where I am at with my life currently. I am working towards obtaining a degree in Communications with a focus in Public Relations and throwing in a little extra minor in Journalism.

I was born and raised and grew up in Northern Virginia. It has been and will forever be known as home to me. I live a crazy face paced intense lifestyle and I can not stand having days filled with nothing. I absolutely adore staying busy and having my Lilly Planner completely full down to the last minute.

I am one of four children. I have two sweet younger sisters and an older brother. My parents did a fabulous job raising all of us because they are fantastic. S/O to Fam, you rock.

Beyond two younger sisters, I have 100+ sorority sisters. I’m a sorority sister of Chi Omega. Let me tell you in three simple words, I LOVE IT. Chi Omega has become such a huge part of me this past year and I have tons of sorority experiences I can not wait to share with you all.

All in all, I’m a happy content little ray of sunshine. Hope you enjoy.

-Ash