First off, congratulations! You are about to embark on an amazing adventure that, despite what you've probably read in the news, is actually well worth it; but this isn't something you can go into lightly. So take it from me, a girl who was in your shoes almost 6 months ago.

I'm not going to sit here and list a bunch of things you should do before, during, and after recruitment. Instead, I'm going to say one thing, so get ready and pay attention.

The most important thing to remember when going through recruitment is who you're doing this for and why. If you're going through this process for anyone but yourself, I promise you, you won't enjoy it and it won't be genuine. People will notice, and simply put, you don't want that.

Deciding to join a sorority and go through formal recruitment is a big decision, and unless you truly want to be apart of it, don't do it. Don't do it just because your mom was in one or because your best friend could potentially be your sister. Do it for yourself. Before you sign up, truly think about if this is something you want to do and what you could gain from it.

Now, I'm not saying you have to be extra like me and make a pros and cons list and research Greek life to death, but what I am saying is put some thought into it, more than just a few minutes. Normally, sign ups open a few weeks to months before recruitment itself, so that gives you some time. Even if you are leaning towards it a little, go for it! You may be surprised.

For me, deciding to go through recruitment was one of the best decisions I made during my freshman year. I knew going into it that it would be amazing, but I had no idea how truly amazing it was until I ran home and began the initiation process. They're not lying when they say that Bid Day is like Christmas, so give yourself a chance to experience that, but only if you truly want it.