brittany nicole

Apparently part I of my greek life experience was a good read. Thanks for all of the feedback and the personal stories that you shared with me.

I’m back this week with part II and let’s see, where were we…

oh, the drama.

I didn’t know if I should elaborate on the time that thanks to a sorority sister of mine, I discovered that the topic of conversation after a chapter meeting was about if I would graduate on time or not…

[lol I “walked” on time in May and technically graduated in July]

I didn’t know if I should elaborate on the time that thanks to a sorority sister of mine, I discovered that my boyfriend was cheating on me and I got to meet the “other girl” at his place…

[if I ever get to writing that book of mine, I promise to include this story in a chapter]

I didn’t know if I should elaborate on the time that thanks to a sorority sister of mine, I discovered that being “sisterly” is that much harder when people allow you to see their true colors over and over again…

[the hardest part is walking away from people that you love and respect and truly want God’s best for them, regardless]

But I’m actually going to go in a different direction because I want you to see and understand how “the drama” continues to inspire me.

The night before my interview in Fraternity and Sorority Life, I came home after work to discover that my lights had been cut off. I remember not allowing myself to be distracted by this. I didn’t cry. I didn’t get upset or frustrated at my situation. I simply prayed for God to give me strength and wisdom and to help me see his hand in my current situation. I slept like a baby that night.

The phone interview came and the set up had to be from God. I was currently working at the “Welcome Center” in Admissions. My phone interview was going to require for everyone to show up on time for their tour.

Surprisingly, everyone made it on time that day.

I had my interview on the clock because we were too short-handed for me to have anyone come cover for me. During my phone interview, no guests showed up with questions. No calls came through on the office phone. I had 20 minutes of peace and quiet.

That was God.

Shortly after my interview, I had a phone call from someone calling to check in on me. They told me that they were going to cash app me something just because…

Why did they send me what I needed to go online and pay the light bill and have some left over. That night, I went home feeling great about my phone interview and the fact that my lights were back on. It’s the little things that make me happy always. God provided.

The Coordinator position that I was applying for at the time was going to allow me to use my background in Admissions but what helped me more than anything was my greek life experience…

I talked about how I had the opportunity to grow and lead and serve. The interview wasn’t easy at all but being apart of a greek organization prepared me for an opportunity like this.

So the on campus interview came and the students grilled me…

I felt like that was the toughest part of my interview schedule.

I walked away feeling great overall but was able to point out some areas that I could improve upon.

The door opened though. The salary was way more than I expected. The opportunity had my name on it from the beginning.

Do I believe that I was the most qualified candidate?

NO!

Do I believe that I won over everyone in each room that I spoke in?

NO!

Here’s what I do believe…

I believe that “the drama” helped prepare me for the real world. I believe “the drama” taught me how much power you give away each time you attempt to explain yourself or your situation to people who aren’t interested in hearing you out. I believe “the drama” showed me that you have to respect yourself before you can expect others to do so. I believe “the drama” is what gifted me with the opportunity to serve in my current role as a full time staff member assisting other students within the Greek community through their own weekly episodes of “the drama”.

“the drama” was full of lessons that taught me so much about myself. Some of “the drama” is still helping me navigate through life today.

Appreciate “the drama” and respond to it in a way that will inspire those who may have started it or contributed to it unknowingly…

In the end, you’ll have more respect and grace to give to others in return…

#BNspired2day