I didn't think I was the kind of person who belonged in a sorority. I didn't think I was someone who could join a sorority in college. Maybe I thought this way because all the movies I had seen that had sororities that had a lot of popular girls who were skinny and had money. I am neither of those.

But then you get to college and you realize it's totally different.

So here are my top three reasons you should join a sorority (or even a fraternity, since these can be turned towards guys too!).

1. SISTERS

It is literally like having a ton more sisters that you can suddenly do a ton of things with, talk about boys with, etc. It's a sisterhood, a bonding of different types of girls who come together under an idea of some sort that they all agree upon. Like in my sorority, we all like to do community service, as well as fundraising and sometimes party. The best part is that the 'older' sisters, the ones who convince you to join, are all really smart and will pass on their knowledge of things to you! Then you can convince new 'little' sisters to join and pass on your knowledge to them! It's great!

2. Help You Grow

Sororities are usually groups that are very diverse. Just full of girls who are all different in some way, shape, or form. You get a lot of different views on a lot of different things, learn about things that they're learning about as you talk with them, and you grow with them. You'll spend a good amount of time with these girls, doing things together as a sorority and then as friends as the bonds between you grow stronger. You'll help each other learn and grow through college, such as possibly becoming an even more outgoing person or joining a new club because one of the other girls is in it and encouraged you to, therefore helping you grow into a more diverse person yourself.

3. Support System

Everyone needs a good support system while they're in college and while for most of us we have family, sometimes that isn't good enough if you're miles away from them. Sure, you can give them a phone call, but there's just something about having the girls in your sorority being there for you and living maybe just a door down in the same dorm building. You become close with these girls, get comfortable with them and enjoy being with them. So if you're going through something, and you need a little support, they will definitely be there for you to hang on to, or to cry with. Sometimes just a smile or a hug from one of the girls can be the thing that makes your whole week better.

So, I love my sorority. I'm super glad that I made the decision to join, especially to join the one I did. I don't think I would have enjoyed college as much as I have or would have grown as I have if I didn't have them. It's an experience I think everyone should to try have, even if it's just for one year.

Shout out to the girls of Alpha Phi Sigma!