In high school, I was always a strong influence in my student government. I helped plan every dance from dress up dances to homecoming and senior ball. And even with all my hard work put into these dances, here are 7 reasons why sorority formals will forever be better than any high school dance ever was.

1. Your date

Remember in high school when you would wait around for your crush to ask you to homecoming? Look no more. At sorority formals, you get to ask whatever boy you would like; the ball is in your court. And what college boy would ever turn down a date to sorority formal.

2. The venue

High school dances were covered with hand made paper decorations enclosed in a hot, sweaty gym. But now that we are in college, we are in the big leagues. From piers to golf courses, sorority formals are held at some high class venues.

3. The chaperones

Instead of teachers and admin awkwardly chaperoning the dance, your fellow sorority sisters now monitor your behavior. No one likes facing their teachers the day after they were getting down with their friends. Facing your girls are much easier.

4. Music playlist

High school dances were attended by kids as young as 14 years old. This meant that all high school dance playlists needed to be “appropriate” for young pre-teens with no bad words or inappropriate themes. In college, we are all adults. There is so no need to monitor for young ears, all your favorite jams will be played to get down to.

5. Picture taking

No more mom and dad embarrassing you at pictures. Instead of dealing with mom taking pictures on her IPad and dad trying to intimidate your date, now your roommates take your pictures. Roommates give great pose ideas too.

6. The snacks

Don't worry, there's no watered down lemonade at these formals. We are classy now. Formals can be catered with everything from tasty pastas to french fries. Have no doubt, you'll actually be taking dance breaks throughout the night JUST to eat.

7. The people

The best aspect of sorority formals, however, is the people you're spending it with. What is better than a huge dance party with all your lovely sisters? Everyone is there to have a great time and celebrate the sisterhood you share.