10 Things I Learned From Living in a Sorority

By Lindsay Probasco on May 4, 2014
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1. You never thought you could fit so much stuff in such a small space.

So what if you only have 6 square feet for three people. You just can’t leave those 10 little black dresses behind. Or those glittery pumps you might wear once. You’ll make it work eventually… even if you have to store a few things in the basement.

2. You plan your class schedule around house meals because the food is just too good to miss.

If there isn’t a line forming in the kitchen 10 minutes before dinner, something is seriously wrong. And if the chef isn’t your favorite person in the house, you’re more nuts than her peanut butter cookies.

3. If you have a car, you will have to share it.

Whether it be those late night runs to McDonald’s or a last minute trip to the mall for a semi-formal dress, girls will need your car. And you will feel obligated to help a sister out. So you’ll just have to cross your fingers and hope they don’t crash it into the Starbucks drive-thru pole. 

4. Even when you don’t think anyone could convince you to go out, SOMEHOW someone does.

The girl that never gets to let loose finally wants to go out. The theme of the event is too perfect to pass up. It’s wine night. She’s bar battling. End of the story: you put on some mascara and out you go.

5. Studying isn’t ever really studying.

The study room was clearly mislabeled. More like gossip room. Maybe you guys are having a jam sesh, or maybe laughing at the most recent Buzzfeed article, but you surely aren’t getting a damn thing done.

6. If you stay up long enough to greet the people coming home from the bar, it will be worth it.

Just wait in the kitchen. They will be hungry, hammered and hilarious. The stories might not make much sense, but you can snap chat it, and their closest friends will thank you later.

7. There is no such thing as privacy.

Not that you’re the kind of person who needs it, but seriously. Right after your shower you head to your room in a towel and sure enough, six girls have come to hangout. Whatever, you learn to get over it.

8. Living with a “House Mom” is much like living with your real mom.

“Did everyone get enough to eat? Girls, you have to straighten up your rooms because visitors are coming. Get in the car, I’m taking you to the health center. You girls bring so much joy to my life.” Moms- where would we be without them?

9. There are three kinds of sorority girls: the ones who like to have fun, the ones who like to workout and the ones who attempt to do both.

Admit it, doing both is close to impossible. You just don’t have time to workout before getting ready. Or you’re too tired after a good run to go out. But try and try and try you will. Every week. Next week will be better.

10. After a long day, you wouldn’t want to be anywhere else.

They make you laugh, they make you cry and they stuff your face with Mrs. Field’s cookies when you need ‘em most. You can’t explain the insanity that goes on in your house, but you do understand why and who you share it with because you know you’re exactly where you belong.

 

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