Realize Your Potential...
 

I thought this might be a fun thread....

How has Alpha Xi Delta inspired you to realize your potential?

I'll start....and I'll try to keep it short :)

Alot of you know me more than just words on a screen, but Alpha Xi Delta has changed my life tremendously. The most recent experience I've had is my new job (which I LOOOOVE!) Without Alpha Xi Delta, I would have NEVER heard of this company. Without Alpha Xi Delta, I would have never had the experience I needed to work for this company. Without Alpha Xi Delta, I would probably still be doing IT work. While IT used to be my passion (it was my undergrad major), my experience in AXiD made me realize another field I was enthusiastic about, and gave me the experience, and the determination to pursue that field. I am where I am today in my professional life because of Alpha Xi Delta, and I will be forever grateful. It is my hope to make this a lifelong career....even if some people may think it's silly. I'm good at it, I enjoy it, and the pay is worth it. What more do I need?

What about you guys? I hope I'm not the only dork who thinks this might be fun...hahaha!

It all started the first night of rush. I have always been shy when I first meet people (but once you know me, watch out!).

The first night was the first time I had been faced with having to meet a group of people in a closed environment. I had to balance panic, enthusiasm, sincerity and the desire to just yammer on and on. During a very specific moment that I remember, a light bulb went off in my head - I figured out how to get through such a social tightrope. Over the following nights, my confidence improved, and I was sincerely comfortable in an unknown situation (outside of auditions) for the first time. I still consider that evening a turning point in how I present myself, learned how to listen, and ultimately declared it a successful experience.

As an adult in my 30s, I have been faced with several life changes. During this year's Founders Day ceremony, I learned/realized some interesting things about two of our founders, who both changed careers in their 30s. If 100+ years ago, these young women were brave enough to trust themselves and start new paths for themselves, how could I let myself back down out of fear? It seemed only natural to blaze a new trail in my life.

So at 18 and again at 30 something, I have been inspired by Alpha Xi Delta to realize my potential. I think that it's so easy to forget why our founders formed our organizations, because we think that the challenges they faced aren't recognizable in today's society. But I realized that I am more like our founders than I ever could have realized. And that is an example of living the ritual daily.

ahhh, come on! Nobody else has a story to share? :(

Before joining, I always thought that the stereotypes of the sororities where true. I didn't want to join and had no intention of joining or wanting to buy my friends. Then I got tired of being around guys all the time and wanted to find more friends that were girls.

So I went through recruitment and AXiD was the only chapter I wanted to be a part of. AXiD has really helped me since I first joined.

While active my NM class helped me out during a time in which my older sister and I where not getting along. They supported me and helped me deal with everything. Also with the help of my sister I was able to be more social and become a leader within my college council.

Now as an Alum, AXiD is one of the best things I could be a part of. I moved to a new city all by myself. Thanks to another Alum I was able to find my place and have friends in a place where I was all alone.