Meredith College is an all women's college located in the heart of Raleigh, North Carolina. Surrounded by gates and trees, this snug little campus is the home to many misconceptions, and it's time to let the truth reveal itself.

1. "All of the those girls are rich and materialistic."

Yes, Meredith College is quite expensive. In fact, it's one of the most expensive schools in the whole state. That's not necessarily a secret. However, nearly every student has some sort of scholarship. I said it. Scholarship. You know, those are the pretty little checks that schools offer to entice students to attend their institutions. Over $46 million in financial aid was offered by Meredith College in the 2013-2014 school year, as stated by our college website. Without these scholarships, most of us would not be here.

2. "Oh, so isn't it like a nunnery?"

Not in the least bit. While we are considered to be Baptist-affiliated, we strongly encourage religious diversity and we support one another.

3. "There must be a lot of girl drama there."

The primary issues that occur are between roommates -- and that'll happen at any educational institution. We want one another to succeed and we are genuinely happy for our peers' successes.

4. "You're going to turn into a lesbian."

Don't worry about me becoming a drug addict or an alcoholic or a crazy serial killer. As long as I don't become a lesbian, right? I feel sorry for you if this is actually a concern. I like boys. Personally, I only know a handful of lesbians at Meredith. I actually know more that attend other colleges and universities.

5. "You're just going there because you didn't get into North Carolina State University (NCSU)."

I did not even apply to NCSU. It didn't appeal to me. I cannot speak for our whole student body, but many of us chose Meredith for specific reasons. For instance, we generally have small classes and more one-on-one time with our professors. The largest class I ever had was an "Introduction to Psychology," class and that had 50 people in it. On average, I'd say my class size is 20 people, and that is exactly what I prefer. We are a small school: the website claims that there are 1,885 of us at the undergraduate level, and it's nice knowing most of the faces that I pass by everyday.

6. "Meredith is basically a sorority of NCSU."

Just a note: only Meredith students may say this, and that is only when we are referring to how much we love one another as well as how close we are to the NCSU campus. This is probably the closest thing that the general public can use to compare how our relationships are here, and that's not even fair. I am not bashing Greek life, but that's not what we are. We are just a group of women that is trying to make a difference in the world, and that's a mutual feeling for all of us. We are all united and we want one another to succeed. That is why we refer our relationships with our fellow peers as a "sisterhood." When somebody wants to try something new or step up in a leadership position, we let them dive right in. We do not discriminate and we try to keep everybody included.

7. "Meredith students are under-qualified and will have problems finding a job when they graduate."

Actually, not really. The Meredith College website states that "94 percent of our graduates are employed or pursuing graduate study within nine months of graduation." That's a pretty great statistic, don't you think? And, because our class sizes are so small, professors are able to work with us and help us achieve our career goals. For instance, every professor that I have this semester knows what my career goal is, and they often incorporate our studies to what we individually want to do. We are also encouraged to partake in the resume workshops, mock interviews, study abroad trips and internship opportunities.

8. "You aren't getting a real college experience."

What constitutes as a real college experience? Sports? Got them. Theater? Have that, too. All-nighters? You best believe it. Boys? Yeah, because it's hard to find a boy in our state's capital (where Meredith is located). School spirit? Trust me, we are too spirited. Frankly, I think we are getting a better college experience: we have all of that plus some. The traditions at Meredith are truly unique. We have Cornhuskin', Fire and Water dinner, the Guardian Angel dance, Tea for Two, tunnel painting, the Onyx rings and much more. But, you know, we aren't getting a real college experience, right?

9. "That school is a breeding ground for feminism."

The fact that "feminism" is considered a negative term is exactly why it needs to exist. At the end of the day, we simply want equality with men. By attending a college that consists of only women, we are able to grow individually and broaden our horizons. We are taught to never accept less than we think we deserve and we are also taught to stand up for what we believe in. And, yes, we shave our armpits and we are civil with males. It's not like we think that we are better than anybody else nor are we against anything that has testosterone. It's not like that all. Basically, the feminism that emerges from this school is the understanding that we are not inferior due to our sex, and we find strength in being around others who believe and feel the same way.

10. "Classes aren't hard there."

How would you possibly know that? I'd go far enough to say that the courses may actually be harder here. Because of our small class sizes, our professors definitely know when we aren't in class. Most professors actually bump our final grade down if we miss more than a couple of days of class for that specific semester. As for the content, I'm sure it's generally the same as most schools, but our professors believe in multi-tasking. For example, for one class this semester, I am reading roughly 50 pages per night -- including days that I don't even have this class as well as weekend days -- and also completing several review questions on what I've read, doing individual research on an international epic and then writing a paper on what I find out about it as well as preparing a 15-minute presentation on my research, and I'm also working on a research project about a Greek myth throughout the whole semester that will result in a 12 page mini-thesis paper with more than 20 sources. But okay. Our classes aren't hard, right?

11. "Oh, so you're getting a 'MRS.' degree?"

That's cute. First of all, that term does not really apply to us. A "MRS." degree is typically the term that you use to describe a young woman that is actively seeking a prospective husband while in college. We aren't even around guys, so how are we looking for a husband? While NCSU is, indeed, right down the street from us, we decide independently just how involved we want to be with their institution. The main thing that Meredith women participate in along with NCSU students is CRU, which is a Christian organization and not a dating hangout spot, so people honestly just sound ignorant when they say this. We have over 80 undergraduate majors, minors and concentrations, and none of those are titled, "How to Make Your Man Happy."

12. "You're just going to stay single since you aren't around guys."

We are young women. Of course some of us are going to have boyfriends, fiancés or husbands. That's how life works, but we aren't rushed to find a significant other right away. There's plenty of time for that. I didn't come to college to find myself a husband. I came to Meredith to find myself -- and I have.