I love my alma mater dearly, I even own a pair of those totally awesome candy stripe pants. However I do realize some things still need to evolve. I agree with the wise AZTheta when she says that IU is indeed changing, it may be at "glacial pace", but there is progress. So in that spirit, it's time for my annual state of the union speech.
First and foremost, and I am sure most of you can quote me by now, every chapter at IU has something of value to offer. I attend quite a few campus events and I meet a wide variety of women. I am rarely disappointed. You truly can find support, leadership, service and sisterhood in every chapter. Sometimes, you may have to seek out your people, but they are there.
Again, for the Greek system as a whole to be successful, the women must build each other up and not tear each other down. Stop letting a social calendar define your chapter's worth. IU has tons of great bars, once you turn 21 that is where your the focus of your social life shifts. The fraternity party scene really only lasts 4 semesters at most. Event pairings needs to be randomized to break down the social barriers.
Young women also need to realize that you will have friends outside of your chapter. I had many friends in college who were from other chapters or not Greek at all. Some of my closest friends now are DDD, AXO and KD in addition to sisters from other chapters than my own.
I know IU is not perfect, but my sincere hope is that each day we move closer toward being our best. To all of the people involved, best wishes. And as always, Go Hoosiers.
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