When I hear someone say the phrase "typical sorority girl" I can't help but wonder what they mean exactly. First off, I would correct them by saying "woman," then simply ask what they believe a "typical sorority girl" is. I would expect them to bring up the stereotype from the movies and all of the "stories" they hear, but then I would think to myself, and quite possibly ask, how can you begin to describe something that you have never been involved in, never experienced, never lived. It would be like me basically asking them to describe what a unicorn looks like. How do we know if it has a horn or looks like a horse if we’ve never seen one to exist? We don’t truly know.
Sorority is a different circumstance though. It is real. It is as real as the thousands of women who are a part of numerous sororities around the country. It is as real as that feeling you get when you receive your big, you see your sisters, or raise a ton of money during a very successful philanthropy event. It is as real as the laughs, the tears, the pictures, the memories and the letters we were so proudly.
Sorority is not just something we join, it is a part of us. It is a part of the decisions we make everyday. So when someone says that I am a "typical sorority girl," I might be offended, but then I may think about it and answer back, "Maybe I am a typical sorority girl because I am Truthful, Young, Panhellenic, Involved, Courageous, Academic, Loyal, Social, Open-minded, Real, Observant, Radiant, Interesting, Trusting, Youthful, Gracious, Inspiring, Resourceful, and Loving, and I probably wouldn't be many of these if I wasn't a part of a sorority. There is nothing 'typical' about being in a sorority because it is beyond that. Every day is something new and I get to experience these things everyday with the young women I am lucky enough to call my sisters."
