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If you’re thinking about pledging a sorority, make sure you consider a few things first. Namely, why? If you’re doing it because you feel pressured to, or you feel like that’s just what college students do, you might want to reconsider.

So you’ve made the decision and you’re going to dive into greek life head first. Here are some things you should know about pledging a sorority.

Not all sororities are like ZBZ from the ABC Family dramedy, Greek (nor are any frat houses I have ever been to as clean as Omega Chi). If you’re rushing a sorority, make sure you have your facts straight; don’t believe these stereotypes about sorority life.

Greek life has been a tradition at many universities for decades. Some universities take that tradition more seriously than other. See if your school is on the list of the top ten schools for greek life. (Note: My alma mater ranks at number 4.)