In high school I wore Southern Shirt Company, Fraternity Collection, Jadelynn Brooke and Vineyard Vines. I felt like the coolest kid around. This was until after recruitment when my high-school-srat-poser wardrobe was replaced by actual letters. The minute I received my bid I accepted the title of "sorority girl," and my characteristics just so happened to fit the stereotype.

"That's not even real coffee."

First and foremost, I drink Starbucks because it tastes good. No, you will never catch me ordering a grande black coffee, and this is because I don't like the taste of it. My drink of preference is a venti caramel frappuccino or an iced caramel macchiato with an extra shot of espresso. If you would like to make fun of me for my taste in caffeinated beverages you can take it up with me at the campus Starbucks that I happily call home.

"What are you wearing?"

I am six feet tall and I weigh roughly 150 pounds. This information is important because most people of my stature would wear a medium shirt. I, on the other hand, prefer to order large (extra large) shirts when our monthly merchandise orders come around. My honest reason for doing so is because I like leggings just as much as the next girl, but I'm not a huge fan of feeling like my a** is the center of focus when I'm browsing the shelves of our cafeteria. My preference in t-shirt size is not the only stereotype that us sorority girls hold, though. We are also criticized for our shoe choice. I am a very proud owner and wearer of Sperry's, Duck boots, Chacos, and white Converse. My over-sized t-shirts are always greatly complemented with some super "srat" shoes. Another thing that I don't quite understand is when non-Greek people say something about Greeks always wearing their letters. I wear my letters because I am proud of my organization, and there is nothing cuter than a block-letter shirt. Contradictory to everything I just said, I love dressing up as well. I'm sure everything that I wear fits my stereotype in one way or another, though.

"You only date frat guys."

*Cough cough* Fraternity *cough cough*. This is so far from the truth. When I came to college I was dating someone who was completely against Greek life. He thought it was pointless, and that I was only joining a sorority to party or cheat on him. While I did have some fun his thoughts were completely false. I did, however, discover an entire new species of guy. I'm not talking about the guys who can shotgun a beer in under 10 seconds, and hold their liquor better than my 60-year-old uncle (although I do find shotgunning beers weirdly attractive). I'm talking about men who are just as passionate about philanthropy and leadership as I am. I quickly broke up with him for reasons that had nothing to do with my Greek involvement and met my boyfriend about a month later. My boyfriend is a fraternity man, but that's not why I'm with him. He is himself, and I would be with him regardless of what fraternity he was in or if he wasn't in a fraternity at all.

"Why do you pose like that in every picture?"

There are two reasons why the "sorority squat" is a thing. First off, I've never seen my calves look better than when my legs are half bent, and my hand is clasped in someone else's. Secondly, the angle makes you look skinnier than any $4 app on the app store can, and it makes your butt look great. You're welcome.

"What's a big?"

When asked that question, I am always stuck between answering with "a goddess" or "an angel sent from heaven," but those answers actually don't do her justice. A big is someone who chooses to adopt you as their child as you embark on your college journey. Your big is the closest thing to a mom that you will have as a sorority woman. Your big is there to tell you when you're acting a fool, or to applaud you for being so awesome. As a little I am there to do the exact same thing for her. Big is life.

"You pay for your friends."

I pay certain fees to be involved in my organization. This does not mean I am paying for my friends. If the amount of money that I pay to be involved in my organization includes the friendships that I have made I'm sure as hell not paying enough.