ZETA TAU ALPHA

"My mother was a Zeta here at the Alpha Omicron chapter in Iowa City, and I grew up hearing all about her sisters, stories, and even visiting the house. She told me how open and genuine the girls were, but I was still scared to go through recruitment because I wanted to be my own person. In high school, this mindset was further pushed as I was told I wasn’t “sorority material” by friends and classmates. I was involved in musical theater, and never a part of a “cool” group. I thought this meant greek life would never be for me, that I didn’t have the sorority “look”. So when recruitment came, I first thought I wouldn’t get called back for any chapter because I wouldn’t fit in. Then, I thought that I couldn’t choose Zeta because it would mean I didn’t think for myself as a legacy. I couldn’t have been proven more wrong on both of these fronts when I talked to a couple sophomores during recruitment rounds who were also in theater in high school, and one of them was also a legacy. They both showed me that greek life, and Zeta life, can come in all different shapes and sizes. That being our authentic selves IS the cool club here at Alpha Omicron. That just because my mom was a Zeta here, it didn’t mean that I also didn’t feel the same warmth and joy that this chapter brings. Because my mom and I are so close, I feel Zeta just turned out a right fit for the both of us because of shared values of being rather than seeming, lifelong learning, and of course, LOVE (the greatest of all things)! Now, my mom came and initiated me this fall, and it’s been an amazing experience to have a shared sisterhood with her.  Zeta has something for everyone, no matter who you are or what you come from. Despite what I’ve been told by peers in my life, this is the best decision I’ve made for my college experience- and lifelong relationships."

"Throughout my life, I've had such a genuine group of friends and sisterhood, which is a major reason why I went through recruitment. Since joining ZTA, I've found friendships that feel so natural and women who love and support me unconditionally. Being a member of ZTA has inspired me to become the best version of myself, as I'm surrounded by a community of intelligent, passionate, and like-minded women. ZTA has made my heart so full and I couldn't be more proud to call these girls my sisters!"

“I never saw myself joining a sorority, but I’m glad I did and never looked back! I’ve always been a quiet person who was too intimidated to speak up, but the community of women in Zeta Tau Alpha have made me feel comfortable and empowered to be my true self. I have met some of my best friends in this chapter, and I am so grateful for the experiences that Zeta has given me.”