Remember when you finally decided which college you were going to attend? You could finally answer when friends and family would ask, "Where are you going to college?" However, there was another question that was asked almost immediately: "Are you going to rush?"

It might seem daunting to pick one. You may not have know a lot about greek life, and all that you can infer is what you have seen in the media. Regardless of what you may know or think, I would really encourage anyone and everyone to rush.

Greek life is a staple of the college experience. Most movies that involve a college setting will probably center around fraternities and sororities. In these movies, fraternities and sororities are depicted as these alcoholic party-goers who do nothing positive to society. Well, these depictions are not accurate.

Almost all of greek life, whether a service or social fraternity/sorority, contributes to their university and community more than just having fun parties.

The social fraternities and sororities are the ones depicted the most in the media. Although parties are one of the most seen social aspects, there is so much more to it. Almost all of them require you to be social outside of greek life by getting involved with other different campus organizations. Social fraternities and sororities also have fundraisers for charities every semester in the form of enjoyable social events that aren't these large elaborate parties. Even within these organizations, the bonds you share with your brothers and sisters are very intentional and meaningful. Those bonds are much stronger than any bond you had with friends in high school.

Service fraternities and sororities are slightly different. As the name implies, the organization is based around service. Typically, these are found within specific areas of the university. For example, Kappa Kappa Psi and Tau Beta Sigma are the band service fraternity and sorority. Service fraternities and sororities, although they focus on service, also some social events within their chapter. These events are used to bond within the chapter.

Both of these types contribute to the campus and community. So what does it take to join a fraternity or sorority? Do you need to dress a certain way? Do you need to like a certain type of music? Do you need to have liver made of steel?

The answer: No!

You can be in a fraternity or sorority no matter who you are or what you like. Yes, you may find many fraternity guys wearing tan Sperrys, some colored shorts that end just above the knee and a PFG shirt. What I typically wear are black combat boots, black jeans, a red and black flannel and a beanie. You might catch the typical frat guy listening to country or rap music. I listen to alternative and metal. You might catch the typical sorority girl wearing a large t-shirt that has their letters on it, nike shorts and some jandals. Others may have a similar style to what I described, or they may dress nicer.

Regardless, you do not have to be a certain way to be in greek life. Take it from me; I did not see myself as joining a fraternity. I didn't dress like they do. I don't like the same music. I feel uncomfortable at parties. After finishing my freshman year, I am in two fraternities (a social and service one) and I can't imagine having a more enjoyable, memorable semester.

My advice to you: go Greek! Whether you're an incoming freshman, sophomore or even junior who is thinking about it, do it. The actual rush process might suck, but in the end it's worth it. As long as you find the right fraternity or sorority to join, and you be the person you want to be, you are perfect to join Greek life. Do not change yourself to fit in. It's clichéd, but just be yourself and you'll get more out of the fraternity or sorority than you can imagine.