When I began to learn about Delta, message boards were a HUGE help to me. A lot of my questions, there was no way for me to ask anyone personally. Lurking on message boards such as GC taught me a lot, giving me a broader view of the sorority and its membership and showing me different views on many issues and concerns that I had. When I first came to GC, I posted as OPhiARen3, but never in the Delta forum, because it has always been very easy for anyone who cares to on this board to find out who I am IRL. (I figure might as well make it easy, it seems like someone can always figure it out if they try hard enough no matter what you do. Besides, anything I say on here, I'll say IRL anyway.) I lurked extensively but never posted in any of the NPHC forums, because I figured posting in there without already having an affiliation would be suspect and I was trying to be discreet. I hope I succeeded - were you all surprised when OPhiARen3 became DSTRen13?

Yup! What my sisterfriend said! (nodding)

Reading this thread is making me laugh at myself. I get so stressed and nervous, and I can't walk anywhere on campus without looking for flyers on the slide. This thread has confirmed that it is all apart of the process to feel unsure and anxious, but for the most part, everything works out. Also I personally like that the avenues are not dedicated to interest questions; when I looked at all the old questions/post on AKA ave. they were very thorough and helpful.

P.S. did everyone lurk on GC for 6+ months before getting the nerve to post?

Thank you for replying. And yes I did mean how much longer it took you after graduating from undergrad. I know protocol. :) I really enjoy this site.

I lurked for about 3 months before I finally introduced myself in the "im not a delta but I want to introduce myself to the deltas" thread

When I was a SisterFriend on GC (Desirethegreat1) I would post comments to general topics and not so much things closely related to AKA or any other sorority. I wanted to PM the members, but I was afraid to do so. I tried to divide my post between all the orgs, but I didn't want to known as an interest, just as another GC poster. I think someone said that I was interested in Delta in a forum..I don't know. I wish I had stories like MZDiscrete and Gina, but I was a punk and never PM'ed any GC members. However, I could not wait to post in the intro thread after I crossed.:D

Very inspiring thread. Any updates?

Hi. I am a sisterfriend now, and I must say that this post was quite inspirational to me. It's nice to see other women that have gone through the same thing that I am now finally realize their dreams. It gives me hope that someday I too can live my dream.

since this was bumped, i have to say that this was a good read :)