Many times I have heard people ask, “How will she meet people if she isn’t rushing?”

In the southern college culture, Greek life seems to be the majority. However, as a senior, I have not lost sleep, friends or adventure from not having Greek letters on my shirt.

To set the record straight, I am pro-Greek and have many friends who are in the Greek culture and Greek organizations. I do believe, however, it is important for students to understand the Greek life isn’t for everyone and just because one doesn’t rush, it doesn’t mean they will not fit in.

I met one of my best friends in class without the help of others and without paying dues. I have never been upset because I could not get matching tumbler cups that say “Big,” or “Little.” The fact that I have never been to formal or decorated a cooler does not upset me. I have heard many times that sorority sisters are sisters for life, but so are the five sisters that are blood related me.

As a senior I would never know what it feels like for tears of happiness to fall from my cheeks on Bid Day, but I have had the chance to cry from laughter during late nights with great friends. I have met great friends in my college and many other students have done the same — and this will also continue to happen for years to come.

Being Greek is in my family; my aunt is Alpha Delta Pi. I have seen how being in a sorority changed her life for the better. Her Greek culture has been a big part of college experience. On the contrary, what is best for one Kentucky girl isn’t always the best for another — some wear Louisville Cardinals gear and some wear UK blue.

Each guy and girl accepted into the University of Kentucky should think long and hard before deciding to rush. Rushing isn’t something college students do just because it is a tradition, even though it does seem like it. Tradition is being your own person, growing into an adult in Whitehall Classroom Building and waiting in long lines during midnight at Tolly Ho.

For some, parties and the whole beer pong scene is not something they look forward to on weekend nights. So why should students be looked down upon because they prefer Netflix than go to frat parties? Social anxiety takes over the lives of about 15 million American adults. For them, the Greek life is not how they want to live.

Living the Greek life and rushing can be compared to having a child. It isn’t for everyone, but because one woman is childless should they be considered an outcast from society?