In sororities, I have found that regardless of your pledgeship, which is usually founded on similar core values and beliefs, the women that comprise your sorority are vastly different and come from incredibly diverse backgrounds. Because of this, you usually see sisters with similar interests trickle down into smaller groups that make up these "types of girls" within your organization. My favorite subset, and the category to which I proudly belong, are the tomboy sorority girls. You know, the girls that would rather wear green than pink and rather be outdoors than in a mall? We are the ones that were questionable about rushing in the first place but joined based on a desire for true sisterhood and community. We could really care less about ritual or legacies; we joined for a home away from home. Often, we find ourselves truly perplexed by some of the things we are required to do or participate in simply because of the differences in our personalities. So here's to the girls that chose a pick up game of football over a shopping trip today; I hope the reflection on these questions causes you to chuckle at what terrible "sorority girls" we really are.

1. Are Chacos appropriate for Chapter?

In fact, are Chacos appropriate for all events, ever? We think so.

2. Who is Lilly Pulitzer, and why should I care that she’s at Target?

Is she giving out autographs? I am under the impression that she won some sort of award for scientific achievement (Pulitzer Prize). Would that be a correct assumption?

3. Where do I find clothes for recruitment?

The only stores I’ve been to in my mall are Mountain High and Nike. If it can’t be found there, I have no earthly idea where to locate girl clothes.

4. When you say food will be served, what kind of food are we talking?

I understand some people like tea and cucumber sandwiches, but I personally prefer pizza or a burger. If we are going to be eating like rabbits at this event, I need to be properly warned.

5. Do we have to take pictures?

Seriously, at every single event? Do we have to have photo documentation of every little thing we do? Every time I turn around, someone I don’t know well enough is grabbing my hand and forcing me into an uncomfortable and unnatural position for a clearly posed picture that we are going to pretend later was candid and spontaneous.

6. How am I supposed to watch a football game in a dress?

Listen, I get rowdy for some good ol' Southern football. I don’t really know how I am supposed to properly cheer on my boys in an outfit I can’t run out on the field in after the game. I’m not responsible for being a lady during game time.

7. Why can’t I wear my jersey with Nikes?

I mean, it’s basically a glorified t-shirt, people. And honestly, I will recruit ten times better if I'm comfortable. Let my legs breathe, and I'll get you some freshmen.

8. Do I have to straighten my hair?

That’s probably going to determine whether or not I want to attend, especially if it’s summer or spring. I relinquish all responsibility of taming my hair during those months of humidity.

9. What is full makeup?

My definition of makeup is a little mascara and some Chapstick. I am assuming full makeup calls for more than that, but you’re either going to have to teach me or expect me to look like my face was applied by a 5-year-old that broke into her mother’s purse.

10. Can you tell I have a sports bra on under this dress?

Sometimes, you are at the gym and get a random text that something is happening at the house that requires a dress. I keep a black dress in my car at all times for such “emergencies”, and sometimes, this question has to be asked. I believe that’s dedication.

11. Are t-shirts socially acceptable for fraternity philanthropy events?

I mean, I am certainly not trying to impress anybody. I can show up in what I have on and leave after 15 minutes of required socializing, right? Basically, I am not really a fan of attending any event that requires me to change from my every day t-shirt and Nikes.

12. Are you sure you want me to help with banner?

Or decorations? Or anything artistic at all, really. I get you need assistance, but I really need you to understand that I will hurt more than I will help. I can go buy paint, maybe stretch the banner or hair-dry the end result, but you REALLY don’t want me holding a paint brush. Like, ever.

13. Do I have to be PanHellenic during intramurals?

I'm just really making no guarantees that's going to happen. Asking me to be kind during competitive sporting events might be asking too much. I will be ruthless, relentless, and tough. Nice? I'm not making any promises.

Let me assure you, even with all of these of these questions and the many more I'm sure we have, we all love our sororities and wouldn't change a thing about them -- not even when we are utterly confused. If you find yourself relating to many of these and wondering if you could really belong to a Greek organization, come join us! We have a great time laughing together through our cluelessness.