Confessions of a Fraternity Sweetheart
Life is one of the most interesting roller coasters out there. You have your highs, you have the lows and everything else in between. For me, the best part is that split second that you feel like you are floating.
As a sorority woman, those moments consist of bid day, big/little reveal, initiation, formal, date dashes, etc. The select few that are chosen to become fraternity sweethearts get twice the amount of these experiences!
It is one of those things that you have to experience to really understand it. People ask if I really love all of them, what did I do to get chosen, and if I'm actually friends with all of them.
So here is a peek into what it is really like to be a fraternity sweetheart.
1. I'm Not the Frat Floozy
Let's get this one out of the way. People often think that the sweetheart is the one who sleeps with the most brothers. That is so deranged. Can you honestly see multiple men sharing a woman and there not being issues? This isn't The Bachelorette.
The only thing remotely close to this was being the fraternity 'girlfriend' which kind of came with the title. I was always hanging out with them, giving them advice, or going to dinner together. Being the fraternity sweetheart can mean different things to each sorority woman, but sleeping with all the guys is not in the job description.
2. You gain 50+ Older Brothers
It is kind of like bid day where everyone welcomes you with open arms and tons of excitement, except you actually know everyone! It feels like I have a bunch of older brothers looking out for me. I know that they will always be there for me whenever I need them.
My boys are so loving, caring, and sweet. Regardless of their age, they will each act like a protective older brother. Now that I look back on it, I am not sure if it was a good or bad thing because I definitely didn't date as much haha!
3. I Am Protective Mama Bear
Just as much as they look out for me, I am protective when it comes to my boys, their letters, and their values. They become like family, and that comes with a sense of responsibility to make sure everyone is doing okay.
Now if someone does one of my boys dirty...mhmm...
4. The Way to Their Hearts is Their Stomach
They are the happiest when they are eating to fill their stomachs. The thing is, I am not the best when it comes to cooking or baking. My recipes Pinterest board is called "Try Not to Burn." So you can only guess my skill level...
I'm really good at ordering delivery! But I've made up the lack of cooking skills in crafting skills! Question of the day! What is your favorite thing to make?
5. You'll Make the Best Memories
Being named Theta Chi Dream Girl (aka sweetheart) was one of the best moments in my college career for a number of reasons. Being allowed to wear their letters is one of the greatest privileges that I still take pride in to this day.
Some of the craziest, most vulnerable, and chill moments were spent with these men. And with every semester and every pledge class I was able to make more and more memories with this chapter.
I was very lucky in the fact that I've been with my guys for longer than most sweethearts get to be. My sorority big sister introduced me to them right after big/little reveal and the rest is history.
We have grown up together, and seen each other at the lowest of lows.They have been with me through it all and vice versa. I would not trade this title for anything in the world.
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