I'm the type of girl who never imagined joining a sorority.
I didn't have anything monogrammed and didn't own any Lilly Pulitzer. I never thought joining a sorority was an option for me and never really desired to be a part of a big group of girls.
I was the girl who wore running shorts and my brother's soccer t-shirts to school practically every day. I didn't put on make-up most of the time because I didn't care what people thought—and I wouldn't be caught dead wearing something pink or sparkly (unless it was rhinestones on a dance costume or prom dress).
I never made crafty canvases, wasn't extremely peppy or enthusiastic in nature, and I only had a few girls that I considered my good friends.
I decided that I wasn't going to go through recruitment, but my mom convinced me to at least give it a try.
In all honesty, it was far from what I had expected. Yes, there were some sparkles and monogrammed necklaces, but there were also some edgy dresses and killer heels.
A lot of people, like me at the beginning, are turned away by the preppy, girly, over-the-top stereotype of sororities. But in reality, a sorority is just a conglomeration of incredibly different personalities.
From athletes to actors, from artists to nerds, you'll find just about every personality type in each sorority you encounter.
So don't let the stereotypes turn you off, as they almost did to me. Go through recruitment and see for yourself what each sorority has to offer. Not every one will be your cup of tea, but there's a good chance you'll feel like you fit in perfectly in at least one or two of the houses.
If you hate it, forget what I said and find a club to join that fits your interests—but there's a good chance you'll be surprised.
Yes, you'll find what many call the "typical sorority girls" who love monograms, crafting, and Lilly, but you'll get to know them as incredible individuals who will probably turn out to be some of your best friends.
And on the other hand, you'll find the girls who don't own a single monogrammed item and prefer watching "Family Guy" over "The Bachelorette." The ones who love long boarding and have never owned a pair of Jack Rogers because all they ever wore were Vans. The girls like me who still don't own any Lilly or a Michael Kors watch. And the ones who take pride in being different.
I'm still the same person that I used to be, but my outlook on sororities has definitely changed. I wouldn't trade the friends and experiences that joining a sorority has given me.
So before deciding that sororities aren't for you or that they're a huge group of preppy girls, give them a chance. You never know what or who you may find.
