In the years that we spend in college we learn many things. How to function in an 8 AM when you stayed up until 3 AM studying, the classification of rocks and minerals, or how to properly write in APA format. While these things are important, they won't be the things I think about years from now when I'm telling stories of my college days.

To people on the outside looking in, a sorority is a bunch of girls paying for fake friends and learning how to do a keg stand. See, that is where they are wrong. Being in a sorority has taught me so much about myself and those around me. My sisters are my shoulder to cry on and my lifeline.

Here are 20 things being in a sorority has taught me:

1. People are more than their stereotypes.

2. Sorority girls are not just rich girls who live off daddy's money and disrespect the rest of society. We are all different and have things that make us unique.

3. How to smile even when you're running off four coffees and three hours of sleep. (Thank you recruitment.)

4. It is so important in this world to support one another.

5. While first impressions are important, really get to know someone before you decide if you want them in your life or not.

6. How to network.

7. Your hard work will pay off in the end.

8. Make friends outside of your group of people or organization.

9. People get what they deserve in the long run.

10. Being a leader does not mean you can abuse your power. No one likes a dictator.

11. Don't use an excuse as a reason.

12. You are a role model.

13. Master the art of conversation with anyone and everyone. (Again, thank you recruitment.)

14. You can never be overdressed.

15. Better time management skills.

16. While cheers and chants make you feel awkward, you're somehow more alive than ever.

17. You'll be surprised at how much you actually do for even strangers.

18. Volunteer and philanthropy work is good for the soul.

19. Be passionate about even the little things in life.

20. There is a home for everyone!

I found my home as a freshman in college and I am not quite sure what I would do without these ladies in my life. So to my sisters, thank you for being you and allowing me to do just the same. Being in a sorority, or in Greek life in general, is so much more then it is made out to be. There is so much to be positive about and thankful for in the Greek community.