After starting a new school year, moving in with new roommates, and going through sorority recruitment, I can honestly say that I am making the right moves in my life. I have never been more excited for anything. There are horrible stereotypes about sororities in the media and I am here to set the record straight. So to all my new sisters and to all the Greek life skeptics out there, this should be a must-read for you.

Tackling one stereotype right off the bat: People are always concerned that students only go to college to party. To add Greek life on top of it adds even more concern because the media today portrays sorority life as constant partying, drama and nonsense. Obviously all universities are different, but speaking as an individual sorority girl from a smaller to middle sized Greek system, I can put those worries to rest.

Not only does Greek life provide opportunities for advancement for your future career, but it also provides an opportunity to better yourself. There is a constant support system of women to help you with life and ease your transition into each individual chapter. The first week in my chapter I felt comfortable, supported and at ease walking into the house because I knew that they were excited and more than happy to welcome me.

What most people don't realize is the girls are passionate about their majors, their friends and their philanthropies. Socializing and being involved on campus may be required, but partying is NOT a prerequisite for membership in a sorority, contrary to what social media may portray. Sure, everyone is excited to attend football games, meet new people and attend social events, but the biggest topic of conversation has been involvement of charity dinners, philanthropy events and strong sisterhood.

My biggest motivation going into recruitment was that I am an only child and friendships mean the world to me. Seeing how close my mom and her best friend/sorority sister are after all these years made me crave that kind of sisterhood. Going through recruitment, I can't recall how many times I heard an active member say that she came in looking for friendship and now sees her future bridesmaids in the chapter.

People will read this and either strongly agree or strongly disagree with me. Honestly, I don't care. If this helps even one girl make the step towards recruitment then I will be so insanely excited and happy for them. If Greek life doesn't end up being for you, then that's totally okay, but you may always regret it if you never make the effort to try.

It took me two years to finally convince myself to go through recruitment and my only regret is not going through sooner. To my sisters and my new pledge class, I am so thankful I have you in my life and I can already tell the next few years are going to be amazing. I can't wait to make more memories and live this crazy life with you! I love you guys so much!