I never thought I would be the type of girl who would join a sorority. Anytime I thought about the word "sorority," the following would come to mind: Skinny, fake, big boobs/butt, snobby, hazing and blonde. I got this image and idea from the many different stereotypes from medias and movies. Movies built up stereotypes about sororities that definitely did not make the idea of joining a sorority not appealing. However, this semester, I decided to push aside all the stereotypes, images, misconceptions, and worries and give it a shot. I was very involved in high school and I needed to get involved in college. I wanted to get involved but also make life-long friends along the way. Everything I wanted pointed to one of the sororities on my campus. So I figured I would give it a go.

After going through recruitment, I got a bid from the sorority I felt the most at home. Getting to go home to my sisters of Theta Phi Alpha was an overwhelming feeling. It was instant love, sisterhood, and friendship. I absolutely love it. It is everything I hoped and dreamed; I couldn't be happier with the group of people I get to surround myself with. Everyone is their own person: unique, beautiful, and strong. Each girl is perfect in their own way and it makes it even better that no one looks the same. So I'm going to eliminate some of the stereotypes for all of you who secretly want to join a sorority.

The Look. There is no such thing as a sorority 'look.' Most sororities don't want you for your looks, they want you for your personality. They care about what is on the inside. They want to know what you will bring to the table. You do not have to be a size 2 to be accepted in a sorority. They want you as you are.

The Attitude. Not every girl is super girly and snobby. But we also are not dumb and slutty either. We have values that we live by. Each girl is different and special in their own way. Everyone brings something different to the group. We aren't robots; but we do have similar goals and rules that we try to live by. They push you to be 100% yourself; and don't worry, they will love you no matter what.

It is amazing to think that I get to be apart of a group of girls who share the same value and love for philanthropy. It also makes me happier than ever to know that these are sisters I will have for life.We are a big group of girls so we won't always get along. But at the end of the day, we are sisters. We will have each other's backs and always be there for one another. I wish I never let stereotypes and misconceptions keep me from joining earlier. I am so excited to see what the next years have in store with my brand new sisters.