If there’s one thing that you hear a lot about in the United States, it’s the large portions that Americans tend to serve and eat.

When this person first moved out of the United States, they were surprised at the portion sizes. They’re much smaller and, in time, it led to them eating less. Now, those portions at home look pretty big to them too after they’ve gotten used to smaller servings.

When you live in one place for a long time, it’s easy for you to get caught up in the bubble you’re in. That’s something this person noticed about many Americans.

They weren’t excluding themselves either! They noted that once they moved to a new country, the history, culture, and general diversity they were exposed to really changed their perspective. It taught them a lot about the world they weren’t sure they’d have learned otherwise.

Achieving a balance between your personal life and your work life isn’t always easy. Many Americans are familiar with working multiple jobs or having a side hustle.

As for this person, their move to Switzerland came with a simplified approach to this concept. With the mindset that more time off gives workers more time to de-stress, leading to higher productivity, there’s plenty of time to go on holiday.

Getting around seems like it would be generally the same everywhere. After all, you just have to go from point A to point B, right?

Well, if you don’t drive, you might find a lot of parts of the States hard to get around with ease. This person found that when they do drive, there’s less stress surrounding it. On the contrary, if they want to take public transport, there are a lot more options than in the States.

This person grew up in the United States and later made their way as an American who moved to Australia. As it turned out, it was a great choice!

This person realized that they’re a lot more stress-free after their move than they were before. They’re happy to see more respect coming their way from their employer and that they can take more time off than when they dealt with American employers.

We’ve already touched on it but there’s really something to be said for how important reliable, accessible public transportation is. You probably already know this if you’ve ever been somewhere without a car.

Not every part of the United States is as connected by public transport as the last. Especially in rural areas, it can be hard to find. With cheaper takeout too, this person has found themselves exploring a lot of new restaurants too.

We all want to find the best quality of life for ourselves as possible. After all, why would you not want to enjoy your life as much as you possibly can?

In their new home, they’ve found that the people around them are much friendlier — both to people and to animals. To them, it seems like Turkey — specifically the west side — is better than they had expected.

Moving from the United States to Japan is no small transition for an American to make. Any move to the other side of the globe would include a lot of change!

One thing that really stood out to this person as they got adjusted was the matter of healthcare. Having access to help when you need it can be truly life-saving. In Japan, they also found that, despite the language learning curve, they had more time for their studies.

There’s a big push in the United States that having a side hustle or extra gig to earn money isn’t just a good idea, it’s fully encouraged.

That’s not something that this person saw carried over when they started to get settled in their new country. Here, they found that maintaining a healthy work-life balance was not only valued but encouraged. So, they had the chance to pick up a few new hobbies.

There are some procedures that tend to be rather expensive although the coverage and cost can vary depending on where you are in the world.

If you’ve ever tried to conceive via IVF in the United States, you know that it’s not often something that comes at a low cost. When this person wanted to become a parent in New Zealand, they were expecting the same but found that the country offered it for free to qualifying residents.

At this point, we’ve taken a few looks at how surprised people were about the differences that you can see in healthcare from country to country.

It’s not just your physical health that you need to work on, though. It’s just as important to take care of your mental health as well! That’s something that this person found a lot easier to do after they moved. Plus, the room they have to handle their physical symptoms isn’t anything to scoff at either.

Odds are that if you move to an entirely new country, no matter what your starting or ending country is, you’re going to see a few things that surprise you.

After 16 years in England, this American had a few things to note. For one, they were happy to see their quality of life go up. Of course, we all have some complaints about where we live. For them, it was the fact that there wasn’t a whole lot of sunshine to enjoy.

If you move from an English-speaking country to one where the national language isn’t English, you might be nervous about fitting into your new home.

That’s why when this person moved to Germany, they thought they’d meet a much higher learning curve when it came to actually learning German. However, what they didn’t expect was to see such a change in their own quality of life. That’s what you hope for from any move, right?

In the United States, a lot of people get their insurance through their employers. It’s one of the benefits that you might keep an eye out for when starting a new job.

That isn’t always easy when you’re a freelancer or otherwise self-employed. With no employer over you, it can lead to a lot of anxiety about these traditionally-offered benefits. Plus, it helps that they make more in the same role in their new country versus their home state.

Other countries often have a few things they’re surprised about when it comes to American diets and lifestyles surrounding food.

This person found that when they moved to a country that was more walkable, they found themselves naturally getting exercise without a gym membership to keep up with and fresher, healthier food was abundant. In addition, they were happy with the money they saved as well.

If you live in more than just the United States and another, non-American country, you’re going to notice differences in your time in each country.

After they started traveling, this person realized exactly how much easier it is to travel now that they’re in a different location. If you live in Europe, for instance, visiting another country is a lot faster than if you live in Oklahoma or Kentucky.

Living on a single income can be different depending on where you are. Some people find that it’s easy while others couldn’t possibly do it where they live.

This American noticed that when they moved to Japan, the money and means they had to support themselves went a lot further than the American money in the market they were used to. Then again, the more affordable healthcare didn’t hurt their opinion of their move either.

There are a lot of people out there that make just walking down the street difficult for others. A lot of people have their own horror stories to share.

Of course, nowhere is perfect but this American found themselves dealing with the problem much less in their new, unnamed home. We can only imagine that this would make you feel like you had a lot more freedom to go out without worrying about your safety quite as much.

If you moved across the world to Sweden as an American from Texas, no less, there would be a few things that you might think would give you a bit of a shock.

For this person, it was the weather. They didn’t bitterly hate the cold, though. Instead, this American was getting used to a pleasant summer that wasn’t quite as hot and humid as the summer in Texas can be. It’s not the place to be if you don’t like the heat!

This is another American who apparently appreciated the change in the weather. They couldn’t help but love the cooler weather compared to when they lived in the United States. Then again, not everything can be positive, can it?

You can love somewhere and still miss something about home. For this person, they just couldn’t quite get used to the lack of internet. At the very least, it made them miss the upload and download speeds back home.

As we’ve seen, Americans have things they love and hate about their new homes just like their old ones in the United States. You might still have one you prefer but neither is perfect.

While the weather might not be ideal and the taxes might be high and they miss their family, it wasn’t all bad. They found Canadians were really nice and a lot more thoughtful than they expected based on behavior they saw before. Plus, who could say no to poutine?

Many Americans are used to carefully counting their vacation days and asking for their boss’ approval before they plan any major vacations.

When this person asked an American they knew in the UK if she’d ever go back, they learned a lesson in the vacation time Americans weren’t offered. It’s a lot different from being told you have to take a mandatory vacation to make sure that you get time to relax.

Sometimes, there’s not just one thing that you can point out or even compile into a list of the things that you notice a difference in.

For some Americans, the difference was just in their overall standard of living. We’ve seen people point this out in a variety of different ways. For this person, though, it’s just the sense of peace they have in Canada that they didn’t feel in the United States.

Money can make a lot of difference in your quality of life. We’re not saying money can buy happiness but feeling comfortable covering your expenses can give you a lot of peace of mind.

As for this person, they didn’t get into exactly what their field was. However, they were more than ready to compare how they were paid in each country. We have to say that with a pay discrepancy like this, we can see what drew them to Sweden!

Speaking of making ends meet, in many fields, you need some internship experience to really get your foot in the door professionally.

The only problem is that if those internships don’t pay, you might find yourself studying, doing an internship, and working another job to keep yourself afloat. That’s why this person was so delighted to see that internships were all paid in New Zealand when they decided it was time to move.

We all get homesick after we move away. You might even feel it more if you moved further like Americans moving all the way to the UK.

This person found themselves in London for their education and couldn’t help but feel a little homesick from time to time for the weather and the food. Actually going home reminds them that they like themselves right where they are, though.

Learning a new language is no easy task and even though they say that immersion is the best way to learn, it comes with a steep and often anxiety-inducing learning curve.

Living in Moscow, this person only knew a smattering of Russian which led to some performative art to get their point across. They did say they moved there for an adventure and, while they probably aren’t going to stay, this definitely sounds like it fits the bill.

We’ve heard a few stories from Americans who moved to Germany. This is another American ready to give us a rundown of what their move was like.

They found themselves in a new country after marriage and the transition to a new country wasn’t — and isn’t — an easy thing to do. Without knowing the language, things like getting a job are hard. However, there were a few things that definitely counted as silver linings.

This person was a little tired of all the busy lifestyles that you can get caught up in in the United States. Then again, that might depend on where you live too.

Moving from a busy city to rural France would be a big change. Not to mention, who could possibly turn down the chance to relax in the French countryside and travel around Europe as they see fit? It doesn’t sound like a bad way to spend your time!

This is another story from Americans who have moved from the United States to Canada. This is also another tale of moving for love.

With a slightly less long-distance relationship than before, this couple still studied at different schools. That decision led to a more permanent one later on, complete with wedding bells. Between the two of them, they’re staying in Canada rather than moving to the United States.

Being pregnant can leave a lot of couples excited to meet their little bundle of joy. That doesn’t mean that it’s an easy thing to go through, though. When you’re pregnant, you’re body is going through a lot of changes.

You’re growing a new life inside you, after all! Plus, babies need a lot of care after they’re born. This is something that this couple didn’t expect to have so much support with until they lived in the Czech Republic.

We’ve already seen that the hustle for money that many Americans find themselves in isn’t the norm in every single country around the globe.

Of course, you have to make a living but that doesn’t mean that you have to work yourself down to the bone, right? That’s what this person was introduced to with a much more forgiving workweek schedule than they had when they lived in the United States.

There were a couple of things that brought this American from his home country to Shanghai, China. For one, his wife was from China originally, so they were already interested in moving back.

Then, as if that wasn’t enough, there was a financial gain to moving as well. The cost of living helped too since they were able to spend less and save more. With that money, they’re able to move closer to their goal of buying a house.

Just as there are plenty of Americans who move to other countries, there are plenty of people from other countries to the United States.

This person originally didn’t live in the United States but was ready to get their green card after living there for a while. It was a stack of medical bills that sent them on the move again to Canada where they found healthcare to be a bit more accessible.

When you’ve lived outside of the United States for eight years, you really get a sense of what it’s like to live in different places in the long term.

It was a want to see the world and experience it genuinely that drew this person out of the country. Yet, it was the job opportunities they saw outside of what American employers were offering. All in all, it seems like they found that leaving was the right move for them!

Making a big move like one from the United States to Dubai is no easy feat. This person wanted to move for years before they finally made it across the ocean.

Once they got there, they were happy to see that it was what they were hoping for. One bit of icing on the cake? Apparently, it saved them a lot of money when it came to paying taxes as well.

We’ve seen quite a few Americans who left their home country to see what life was like a little further north by moving to Canada.

From the sounds of it, this is another one of those happy Americans who doesn’t regret their choice. For one, they were happy to see how kind everyone is socially. On top of that, they weren’t about to give up Tim Horton’s.

There are times in your life when you just need a bit of a change. That’s what brought this American to South Korea after they decided they wanted to experience something new.

They weren’t disappointed with their choice either! Even after only a month of living in South Korea, they were happy with the food, the people they met, and the cultural things they had the chance to experience.

There are some things that you can’t help but appreciate due to their convenience. Who could say no to the chance to stop by a 24-hour store when you need something last minute in the middle of the night?

As it seems, Italy is the place where you aren’t going to find these stores. So, that really cuts down on convenience and adds to planning. On top of that, they noticed that the opening hours of stores weren’t exactly set in stone.

A six-month trip to Australia leaves you with a lot of time to explore the country and see nearly everything that you want to see.

Apparently, six months is also enough time to realize that you love Australia so much that you might not want to go back at all. They met new people and found their footing easily, even if they needed some time to catch on to all the new local slang.

Let’s be honest, we all need food to live. So, we all have a grocery bill to contend with and that can cause quite a bit of stress.

If grocery bills are one thing that you can’t afford to tighten up on, having the option of more affordable groceries is something that will really improve your quality of life just by virtue of making food more affordable. This leaves you with more money for other things, which is often immensely helpful.

If you fall in love with someone who doesn’t live near you and it’s working out well, you might even move to a new country to be together. That’s how this person ended up in Australia.

While they were in Melbourne, they noticed that the quality of life was much better than they remembered at home from wages to health care and even just getting around. Not to mention, it was much easier for them to move to Melbourne than for their partner to move to the United States.

Moving is often a daunting task that comes with a lot of change. It can be extra exciting when you have the chance to move to a new country with someone you already know and love.

Still, there were quite a few things that this person didn’t expect from their move. They were surprised to see that their visits to doctors are cheaper, the food is tasty, and that public transport is much easier to catch, even if it’s flawed.

There are a lot of things that bring Americans to new countries. Nothing quite prompts you to relocate like a request from work, though. That didn’t mean there weren’t a lot of silver linings to the move.

In fact, this couple found life in Germany suited them very well from long walks with their pets to the food they ate and the neighbors they made friends with — so much so that they’re ready to head back someday.

There’s more to sorority houses than perfect girls with their 4.0 GPA and solid resumes. Sorority sisters are meant to last a lifetime and support each other long after they’ve graduated. Still, there’s a big disconnect between how sororities are portrayed in the media as compared to real life. So, what’s it really like being a sorority sister? Read ahead as women share their honest experiences of being in a sorority.

This woman joined a sorority, convinced that she would find a friend in one of her sorority sisters. She thought life would be all about love and affection from her sisters.

It didn’t take long for her to find out this wasn’t really the case. Needless to say, 10 years down the line, she doesn’t speak to any of her “life-long sisters.”

Who remembers the early 2000s when being skinny was the norm, and anything else was considered unattractive? We have come a long way in terms of body positivity, and honestly, we’re all for it. This girl joined a sorority thinking she would get to experience the same.

This couldn’t have been further from the truth. Even after she disclosed her history with an eating disorder, she was ridiculed for her food choices and asked to fold laundry elsewhere as her size was ‘triggering’ to others. Basically, her mental health was disregarded.

There’s a lot that makes America great, from the large portions of food to the ultimate college experience. With that being said, though, American films romanticize universities, specifically Greek life — it’s to the point that even international students don’t want to miss out on the experience.

Contrary to many horrible experiences the other sorority sisters have had on our list, this woman seems to have had a blast. Not only did she get to have plenty of fun doing activities she wouldn’t have done otherwise, but she made lifelong friends.

Again, Hollywood movies have made it seem like joining a sorority is an easy task. You go from having no friends to becoming the life of the party. However, everything comes with a price.

This woman regrets joining a sorority for this very reason. Despite going to a smaller university, the fees that came with living in a sorority house began to add up — which can be pretty overwhelming for a college student.

Not everyone is fortunate enough to have parents that can afford to pay for university. In fact, it’s pretty common to see students juggling school and work in order to make ends meet. This is what this woman thought she would do, and she expected full support from her sorority sisters.

However, she was chastised and punished if she didn’t attend every event and party. There was no leeway even if the event was planned a few days beforehand. From the sounds of it, if you’re a part of Greek life, your life functions according to your frat or sorority calendar.

While some sororities have a reputation of being academically focused, in many cases, doing well in school isn’t the only priority sororities have. These girls are expected to attend every party and event.

The issue is, some of them have jobs that help pay for the numerous college expenses. And so, while this particular OP can’t imagine her life without all of her sisters, she does feel judged at times when she’s forced to choose work or school over a party.

In addition to being perfect, another stereotype surrounding sororities is that they’re accepting and they genuinely care about your feelings. While we cannot speak for every sorority, what this woman faced was quite the opposite.

Not only was she bullied, but she also had to face homophobic comments. Even when she informed the chapter president and other officers about her situation, no action was ever taken. Eventually, she had to disaffiliate from the sorority for her own sake.

We’ve talked about all the toxicity that can potentially come with being in a sorority. Now, let’s talk about the actual reason why so many women want to join in the first place — for life-long friends who will support you through thick and thin. That’s exactly how this woman’s sorority experience was.

She has been friends with her sisters for over 20 years. During that time, they’ve been there for each other through the ups and downs of life. What more can you ask for?

Here’s something that you’ll hear many former sorority sisters talk about — the sorority doesn’t care about you or your mental health. The only thing on their mind is to get as many numbers as they can and compete with other sororities to become the very best.

This woman learned this the hard way when a girl who had bullied her for a whole semester was accepted into her sorority. Even after she filled out forms to protest and got support from other sisters, no action was taken.

Sororities are a great way to mingle with people from all types of backgrounds. Many times, they’ll push you out of your comfort zone and make you participate in things you would never have otherwise. It’s either a hit or a miss.

This woman got to experience new things such as community service. Not only did it make her a better person but it definitely looked great on her resume. Plus, she’s still friends with the people she met during her time there.

There’s this misconception surrounding sorority girls. Many people think they’re shallow and that all they do is spend their parents’ money without a care in the world. While that may be the case for some, it definitely shouldn’t define sorority life as a whole.

According to this OP, she and her sorority hosted several philanthropic events, where they raised thousands of dollars! They also participated in fundraisers held by other Greek houses. So, haters — this just goes to you that sororities are much more than glitz and glamour!

Here come the sorority sisters to dismiss the misconception everyone has about them. Contrary to popular belief, sorority girls are more than what’s shown in the mainstream media.

In fact, many sorority sisters are smart and driven women, who are out there to make a difference. What most people don’t know is that most sororities place an emphasis on academics and GPA, meaning that if your grades aren’t up to par, you might not even get accepted as a sister!

Imagine if there was a rule that prohibited sorority sisters from being friends with anyone on the outside. Sounds like a cult! Luckily, that really isn’t the case — as this OP shares.

She explains how some of her closest friends are from other sororities at her university, and her best friend isn’t even in one. Can you imagine the horror if you had to stop talking to your best friend because she wasn’t in a cult?! Sorry, we meant sorority!

Sororities can be a lot of fun — you can host events and network with a wide variety of people. This woman shares how joining a sorority as an out-of-state student was a great opportunity for her to make new friends and build an active social life.

She didn’t think that all the fun she had would come with such a costly price tag, though. On top of her annual fees, she had to put aside small costs for sorority-related activities. At one point, she just felt like an ATM.

Just like any other organization, a sorority has its own hierarchy. However, many times, “the favorites” get away with a lot of things despite being at the bottom of the chain.

This woman talks about how some of her closest friends were kicked out of the sorority for doing things the favorites were doing. Because of that, she did feel a hint of resentment towards her sorority.

We really like what this woman has to say about sororities. She speaks about how she doesn’t really feel a certain way about her time in a sorority — it had its fair share of good and bad, but that’s about it. She says that it’s important to be true to yourself and set boundaries to achieve that.

There’s no need to seek approval from a bunch of young adults in charge, as it’s a formula that’ll create a toxic environment and lead to poor mental health.

Being in a sorority comes with its own set of perks. While you do see sorority girls partying, this woman says that her sorority ensured that both things go hand-in-hand.

In her sorority, the girls are required to maintain a certain GPA as well as volunteer for a set amount of hours each month. This resulted in her becoming focused and well-rounded.

There’s a reason why mean girls are called just that. This woman talks about her experience with the worst of mean girls once she joined a sorority… after growing up in a house with four brothers.

She explains how the girls in her sorority would go to great lengths to bring another down and place more of a focus on getting a husband instead of their studies. Sadly, the women who were actually incredible and empowering were totally overshadowed.

Probably one of the rare ones, but this woman had a healthy experience from her time being in a sorority. Instead of having to deal with body shaming, homophobic comments, or bullying, she was encouraged to become a better version of herself.

There’s absolutely no pressure to change herself in order to fit into a socially acceptable mold of beauty. She says that the sorority has helped her grow in all types of ways — and we’re here for it!

Rush is a rigorous period in which girls will do anything that they can to get into the sorority of their choice. While this woman was excited about becoming a part of the sisterhood, she got to see how disgusting it truly was.

The experience was so horrifying that she made the choice to leave her sorority after two years. At that point, she was essentially blacklisted, but at least she enjoyed the rest of her college days!

Sometimes, it feels like women are just out to get each other. This woman got the chance to be on the other side during recruitment and ended up experiencing first-hand just how superficial the other sisters were.

It got to the point that this OP would get horribly ill after recruitment each year. She eventually felt like she had no other choice but to disaffiliate from the sorority completely.

Sororities are a great way to practice your leadership skills and meet all sorts of people. This, in turn, can help people gain independence as well as a better understanding of their social identity.

This is truly what this woman got to experience during her time in a sorority. She believes that if the aspects of appearance and popularity are removed, it’s possible to focus on the true foundation and core values of sororities.

Sororities are known to be fantastic places to make connections. This woman joined a sorority thinking that the social and professional connections she’d make would benefit her in the long run.

In actuality, she made more friends outside of her sorority — not to mention that all the mandatory sorority events became very tedious and boring.

Can you imagine how it would have been had you been part of The Bachelorette? This woman says that during her brief experience in a sorority, she saw things she wished she hadn’t.

For one, sisters went after each other’s crushes and boyfriends, as if their friendships meant nothing. Plus, underage drinking was encouraged and covered up by the older members.

If there’s one thing that sorority girls are good at, it’s acting. Of course, this doesn’t apply to all sororities. Still, some can completely fool people into thinking that they’re the best of friends with their fellow sisters when, in reality, they can’t stand each other.

This woman says that during her nine-week-long rush, she had on rose-colored glasses. Everyone seemed sweet, and there was no drama. However, once the glasses came off, she saw the sorority for what it really was. The girls would constantly undermine each other’s authority and backstab at any given opportunity.

Sororities have done a great job of creating the reputation that if you join, you’ll automatically have sisters for the rest of your life. In some cases, that’s true. However, this woman talks about how this notion was completely shattered when she realized she was alone through most of her hardships.

This former sorority sister was sick throughout college and had to live two lives — one where she was extremely sick and only had her family to support her and another in which she plastered on a fake smile and pushed through sorority events because no one cared.

We’ve already spoken about favoritism in sororities. Even if someone has done something wrong, the chances of them actually facing consequences is extremely low — if they’re a favorite, that is.

This is exactly what happened when this woman was in a sorority. She explains that the environment was very toxic with a lot of bullying. Although some girls would get kicked out of the sorority for bullying, that clearly didn’t apply to everyone. It was as if there were no consequences for their wrongdoings.

Sororities have many traditions, and all the girls in the sorority are required to participate. One of those traditions is pledging, in which the girls make a pledge related to their sisterhood.

This woman shares that if any of the sisters made a mistake during one of their pledging events, they would have to do push-ups. According to the officers, it was a way to motivate the girls into not making any mistakes. Even so, this OP loved her experience and wouldn’t change a single second, from the sounds of it.

Think of this as the “Red Light, Green Light” game from Squid Game, where red means you’re out while green means you’re good to go. During this woman’s rush period, the girls were given comment cards in different colors — green, red, and white.

The sisters then had to evaluate potential new members. The only problem is, these evaluations were based on their physical appearances. Uh, what does height have to do with sisterhood?

This woman’s sorority was huge on not posting anything related to drinking or substance abuse on their social media. It was so serious that they each had to follow a social media account named after one of the founders who would keep an eye on the girls.

Basically, the job of the advisors operating the accounts was to snitch on anyone not following the rules. Gossip Girl much? This OP was later put on social probation — and all because she took a shot of ranch dressing!

Here’s another story about weird but funny punishments sorority girls would get if they made a mistake during a pledge session. This woman remembers a time when the girls had to sit in a cramped basement together, answering questions that the older girls would ask about the sorority or themselves.

If by any chance someone got the answer wrong, they’d have to wear a bucket on their heads. Ah, the many things that come with being in a sorority!

Rush is a weird time for sororities. The sisters practically get to make the new recruits do anything they want. There’s also a long list of requirements that each girl must follow. To begin with, the potential members are ranked based on how pretty they are.

They’re required to buy Lululemon tennis skirts and white Nike tennis shoes. Say bye to all your savings, ladies! It doesn’t end here. The prospective women also have dress checks in which the sisters need to approve of everything they plan to wear during the two weeks. And this is before they’ve even been accepted into the sorority!

Going through rush, whether or not you’re an active member, can be exhausting. It’s even harder if you’re less superficial as compared to the other girls.

This woman shares how rush was one of the worst experiences of her life because of how heartbreaking it was to watch her friends judge ladies based on size, looks, and more.

Sorority life is portrayed as something super fancy with all the bling and glitz. However, once you become a part of a sorority, you realize most of it’s fake and staged. Nothing is as systematic as you might think it is.

Once this former sorority sister found out the truth behind the glam, she was outraged. She explains how the weeks-long rush process has no meaning whatsoever because, in the end, the girls are picked by board members.

Here we go with another horrifying pledging experience. During this one pledge event, all the sisters were masked with blindfolds and taken to a private room, one by one.

The girls were told that they were alone in the room with their pledge mom and big when, in reality, that was not the case. This OP was forced to listen to one of her pledge sisters negatively talk about her. This could definitely lead to severe trust issues.

We’ve seen sororities portrayed in all types of movies. In some films, sororities feature a group of perfect girls and they have not even a single strand of hair out of place. These ladies also happen to have mega-suites in their sorority houses. It turns out, though, that this really couldn’t be more different from reality.

This woman says that the real sorority homes are nothing like what’s shown in mainstream media. The sisters don’t have a room each. In fact, this OP had to share a small room, which barely had enough room for two twin-sized beds and a couple of desks.

We’ve seen instances in which some sorority sisters only have one thing in mind — and that’s finding a partner. While this might be true in some cases, being in a sorority isn’t degrading to women at all, despite what people may think.

Sororities are a great way for women to exercise their leadership capabilities and empower other women. This woman talks about how her sorority provided leadership opportunities for her that were all founded by strong, independent women.

This woman is here to dismiss another stereotype surrounding women in sororities. Courtesy of mainstream media, people have come to believe that all sorority girls look, think, and act the same — sort of like they’re a twin or cloned robots. In reality, this is not the case at all.

In this woman’s sorority, there’s an interesting blend of unique and passionate women who are all different from one another. With that, everyone brought their own experiences and unique ways of thinking.

With so many former sorority sisters opening their mouths and sharing their hazing stories, it has placed sororities in a bad light. Girls are now fearful that hazing is common if you plan to join a sorority. This woman is here to tell you that hazing is not the norm — and it’s definitely not okay.

No woman who respects themselves and other women will ever perform or put up with hazing. Our sympathies lie with the ones who had to go through such a horrific experience.

There’s another misconception that goes around when it comes to partying. If you’re a part of a sorority, then you already know the girls aren’t permitted to have parties at the sorority house.

Despite what you see in movies, it’s all fiction. The girls aren’t even allowed to have boys in their bedrooms, and there’s also a strict no-drinking policy — that’s enforced only in some sororities… according to other entries on this list.

There are many who think that sorority girls don’t have any aspirations. They’re only there to get a degree and find a husband. This woman is here to tell you that many of her sorority sisters have some serious goals in life.

These are smart women who work during the school year alongside meeting their sorority commitments. On top of that, they also earn competitive internships during the summer and are seen landing amazing jobs after they graduate.

The fact that people think sororities are a cult has us wheezing with laughter. While we understand the reason behind this thought (and may have joked about it once or twice), we can’t believe people are actually serious about it.

This woman shares how she’s tired of being asked whether or not sororities are a cult. Can you imagine? A cult of women that can only wear pink on Wednesdays and order pumpkin spice lattes in October — and October ONLY.

We’ve already heard stories in which once the recruitment period is over, the sisters aren’t as nice as they made themselves out to be at first. It’s as if there’s no point in pretending once rush week has ended.

This woman is here to clear this misconception that, even after she joined the sorority, she still felt welcomed by the crowd. And we’re honestly very happy to hear it…

We would like to end our list by talking about this one completely absurd story. This woman shares how people assume that sorority girls aren’t real people; they’re known to be fake.

She explains how her sorority sisters are some of the most genuine people she has ever met. They constantly push her to be a better person every day — and, if that’s not friendship, we don’t know what is!