"You're in a sorority? But you don't seem like that type." I can't tell you how many times I've had this said to me. Since when did a sorority woman have to fit into a certain set of stereotypes to be a real member? I'm a member of Kappa Alpha Theta, and when I bring this up in conversation, I'm met with the same response far too many times. So what does it mean that I don't seem like a sorority girl? What am I supposed to be like?

According to Urban Dictionary, a sorority girl is "typically high maintenance and very uppity" and spends her time "shopping and partying with frat boys." Granted, this is just Urban Dictionary's perspective, but I know a lot of people who think this is an accurate description. I'll admit, I was skeptical of Greek Life when I went through recruitment and I wasn't sure what to expect. What I found in these organizations was so much more than I thought it would be.

I feel like this is a complicated topic to explain, so I'm going to have a little help from "Legally Blonde" because I feel like Elle understands where I'm coming from.

To people who didn't know her very well, Elle seemed like Urban Dictionary's definition of a sorority girl. Life seemed to come easy for her and she always knew where to find a party. But she had so much more to offer than that. With amazing grades and determination, Elle was able to make her way to Harvard Law School and serve as a top lawyer on a celebrity homicide case.

Everyone judged Elle because of her looks and her sorority status. I feel like this happens a lot in reality. People lump all sorority women into a set group and assume they're all the same. This idea is the furthest it could be from the truth.

Being in a sorority, I've been introduced to the most dynamic and creative women. My chapter consists of math majors, bio majors, writers and artists: the future leaders of the world. I've never met more hard-working, dedicated or compassionate people in my life.

A sorority serves as a support system and a community on a college campus. There isn't one type of "sorority girl" and Greek Life members deserve so much more recognition for constantly going above and beyond the party-girl stereotype.

So before you pass judgment on someone based on the letters on their sweatshirt, ask yourself if you really know who that woman is. Each person has their own set of unique talents, ambitions and passions. Greek Life isn't one size fits all.