Pledging Acceptance

When you think of college, the Greek system usually comes to mind. Whether you are in it or not, it's there. If you are in it, it is probably the best memory of college - all of the parties, making new friends, new experiences. But if you are not in it, you still know what is happening because you probably have friends who are apart of it or you may just overhear groups of guys or girls talking about their latest adventures.

I was not in the Greek system. Neither of my sisters were actually. I lived at home and I think the Greek life would be most enjoyed if you lived on campus. I was fine not participating, because I was able to focus more on my studies. Although, I did have several friends who were active members. However, to me, it seemed like I was more apart of it than I was because of a show I indulged myself in. I really liked watching the ABC family show, "Greek."

Unfortunately, the series is now over after having several seasons, but I do have something to remember it by. I saw on Twitter a contest to win props from the show and I did! But props are not the only thing I got from the show. I found myself being able to relate to the characters and their lives, and certain things they said would have a deeper meaning with me. One quote in particular stuck out.

"The hard part isn't choosing, it's living with the choice you've made." - Greek

So this quote, when referring to the show, may happen to be choosing which boy to fall in love with, but for me, it had a much deeper meaning. When looking at life, there are so many choices to be made. Whether that be picking out what shoes to wear today, what college to go to or what time to leave the house, you are always forced to make a decision. Of course some decisions are more life changing than others, but that doesn't mean there is going to be less of them to make.

When starting college, you are expected to know what path you wish to choose. Sure, several students pick a generic path and choose later, but that usually sets them behind in graduation by at least a semester or a year. I did not want to graduate any later than my four years. I wish that high school prepared students more on what majors were and how you could have careers in them. I chose my major because my sister had graduated in it and loved what she was doing. I talked to her about it and decided I should do it too because we had similar interests. I made the decision very quickly and that decision has affected the rest of my life.

But this isn't just me. This is every single college graduate. What they choose when they start their college career will guide them in their professional careers and lives. It may require some to move to new places and leave their families or it may force some to return to school and choose a new path because they realized what they picked wasn't for them.

As for me, I am a college graduate, and am ready to accept my future and pursue my professional career. I am satisified with what I have chosen and most importantly, I am happy. I made my decision to stick with this major and now I am ready to live with it. My sister is still very happy with her choice in major and I am ready to accept my future. One. Step. At. A. Time.