Mostly, I am really tired of people telling me they don't want to join a sorority because they care too much about academics or that they think my sisters are not laid back enough. So maybe this article might seem a little snotty but, being the "smart" girls can be hard, too.

1. All the awards

Jesus, how many awards can we possibly get? The Torchbearer trophies are just so damn heavy. The sheer amount of wall space plaques take up is ridiculous!

2. Study Hours/Points

What could be worse than having to sit and do homework with your best friends? All the time it takes to document the hours and study groups is truly horrific as well!

3. People not thinking you're fun

“Why are you at the bar?” “Shouldn’t you be at the library?” Your homegirl can surround herself with smart ladies and still throw down! As long as I don’t bend over too far--the stick up my ass might slip.

4. Late night munching

There is always one person in your sorority group chat that is up and ready for Taco Bell and Dunkin at three in the morning. I am one “Dunkin run” away from not fitting into my formal dress.

5. All that clapping

A big part of knowing the importance of good academics is presenting important research. Sometimes it can just be embarrassing having a crowd of supporters in the room while you give a report. All the whoops and hollers and clapping can be really overrated.

Alternatively, when you are freaking out about an exam or paper the next day, there is always someone there to hand you a glass of wine and tell you, "It's okay."

6. Having to prove people wrong

There is nothing I dislike more than proving people wrong. The smile I have on my face is not smug, but of annoyance. I gain no pride from exceeding expectations at all.

7. All those connections

Having alum that are not only (obviously) beautiful, but successful is really intimidating. Seeing my GGGGBig trolloping around Italy while figuring out dense math equations for European companies does not motivate me in the least.

8. Intellectual conversations

God, I joined a sorority to get away from school work! Can’t we talk about the Bachelor and not an ethical debate on Wordsworth and his possible stealing of poetry?

My GPA has been at a solid 3.3 from the beginning of freshman year and has held true for years. I don't think I am one of the smartest girls in my sorority, moreover, I don't consider myself very smart. Being surrounded by strong, intelligent women has pushed me to be 10x better though. While I was going through New Member process my grades skyrocketed. I have found more encouragement in my sorority than anywhere before.

I am glad I have found my tribe, and that they both appreciate knowledge and a good pickle shot.

*I believe all the Sorority women on my campus are very intelligent and we all deserve to be called the "smart" girls because y'all are accomplished students and people. Sorority women are not vapid housewives in-training.

**Though, like everyone, I believe my house is the best (if I didn't believe that then why would I join it?) and a healthy dose of competitions around important values is kind of cool and a way to grow. Also, my house has 7 out of the 10 Torchbearer awards from the 10 years we have been on this campus. So, I think it is justified at least a little.