So I recently joined a sorority (Chi Omega) at the University of Miami. But before college, I honestly never even thought about it.

Whenever someone thinks of a sorority they think of the 'typical' sorority girl. Usually blonde, skinny, peppy, decked out in all pink, etc.

When I thought about joining a sorority, I pictured that girl, and I did not picture myself.

I thought I wouldn't be blonde, skinny, pretty or peppy enough. But that's all in my head. It's all stereotyped because of the tv shows, movies and the media. It really didn't occur to me what a great choice joining a sorority was until I tried.

But the recruitment process met all my expectations. It was what people call "dirty rush" where girls were looking for the perfect fits. Where girls spent hours dolling themselves up just to be sized up by their peers. Frankly, I thought the process was very superficial. I even saw a few girls crying because they didn't get their first picks.

I remember for one of the days I wore a t-shirt dress, denim jacket and sandals. Everyone else was dressed in bright rompers and wedges. I immediately felt insecure. But one girl during recruitment complimented me on the dress. Despite her compliment, I still felt out of place. My hair wasn't perfectly curled or perfectly straightened either which made me feel like I stuck out more than I wanted. Or maybe blended in more than I wanted.

But sometimes you have to suffer a little to be happy.

I suffered from eating the same granola bar every day for a week (since they didn't give us much food). I will not eat that granola bar again. I also struggled

picking out outfits that would impress the sororities. I didn't know whether I should follow what the Pinterest page said or follow my own mind and what I thought represented me. I even struggled with my hair, because there was no way I was going to spend money on a blowout just to impress some girls I don't know.

But all in all, even if I didn't do my hair perfectly, wear the cutest outfits, or say what they wanted to hear, I was myself.

And that's what led me to join Chi Omega. And I could not be happier.

I'm still not even initiated into my sorority and I already feel right at home. The people I surround myself with are so supportive and fun. I made some friends I wouldn't have made otherwise which is amazing to think about. I also helped my sorority raise money for the Make A Wish Foundation, and participated in other philanthropies. Greek life is not portrayed the right way in the media.

I was so surprised that I joined a sorority and am enjoying myself. I thought I wasn't the 'right' girl to be a part of one, but quite frankly sororities are made up of any type of person- and that's what makes them great.

So if you're ever considering joining a sorority, or vice versa, please just know that you don't have to fit the mold of any one type of person.

Just be yourself and you'll be happy wherever you end up.