I wasn't so sure that I wanted to rush a sorority my first year of college. Fast forward a year later, and I am preparing to be on the back end of recruitment and am so thankful that I followed through with rush. Here are five reasons I think you should rush a sorority:

Rush is scary, but actually being a part of a chapter isn't.

Walking into a room full of strangers while wearing very, very high heels can seem daunting for anyone. But, once you take a bid suddenly those strangers are your sisters and all they want to do is get to know you.

You'll make amazing friends.

Chapters literally make it their priority to make sure that the new members have friends. You'll be paired up with girls you may have never met otherwise and create lasting relationships.

You'll have fun.

There's never a dull moment with your sisters. Whether you're at a special event, cooking dinner, studying or just breaking into a giant dance party, you'll be having some of the best times of your life.

Your social media game will be super strong.

It's a stereotype for a reason; sorority girls take awesome photos.

You'll find a home away from home.

For many students, college can be far away from home. A house full of sisters can be just what you need to make school feel like home.