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Timing is perfect
Sorors, Fellow Greeks, SF's
This is a topic dear to my heart. You see I just crossed those burning sands into Deltaland on April 22,2001. It wasn't through an undergrad chapter, it was through an almunae chapter. But this was not my first time applying. You see this was my 3rd time seeking membership into Delta Sigma Theta.
I still have the 2 rejection letters I received while an undergrad. I wasn't rejected because I didn't have the qualifications (graduated with honors and inducted in the National Honor Society). I think, no I know it was because I wasn;t humble enough in my pursuit. You couldn't tell me I wasn't going to cross in '97. But it didn't happen, then I tried again in '99 and since I knew most of the Deltas, I was overlyconfident and it showed in my interview. I thought I didn't make it because I was a senior and that I wasn't legacy (legacy had pull at my school). Whichever the case, I didn't make it and it was hard to deal with. I had classes with a lot of the Deltas and the ones who crossed in '97 I was cool with and I went to their probate but believe you me, when that clock struck 12:13pm on a Saturday afternoon and I saw 75 girls locked up marching down the campus singing Delta songs, that was the hardest thing for me witness. I felt like I should have been the tail on that line (#76). I got the chance to see them before the rest of the campus since I was coming from the football stadium and they were heading towards the dorms. Watching them march and do their show I had mixed feelings. I was happy and excited for my friends who crossed but yet sad that I wasn't able to experience it with them.
Ok, now that I've told my story I will answer the question (I think I did already but I will again).
A. Yes I applied while an undergrad (2x)
B. I never stopped doing community service (anyone doing it just to seek membership doesn't understand the true meaning when we say that Delta is a public service sorority). I also never stopped networking either. For those that are interested and are having a hard time running into Deltas, you aren't doing enough community service. We are out there and active (I can only speak on behalf of my chapter).
C. I stayed focus (undergrad) particularly on my grades. Not that I shouldn't have but since I spen so much time studying Delta, I put my time and energy back into my grades, graduating and getting a job. On the grad level, I really made an effort into getting to meet women in the sorority. This is very important on the alumnae level. Stay true to yourself and all that you do.
ADVICE: Like Jay-Z said, "STAY FOCUS MAN!" No seriously, from what other sorors and fellow greeks have said, you just have to be patient. I know it's easier said then done but believe you me, timing is everything. I was on such an emotional rollar coaster having gone through this process but I knew why God had me wait. The 3rd time around I was more mature in how I dealt with people (particularly linesisters/big sisters) and going through the process. It is a very humbling experience and I think that's why God made me wait 7 years!!!!! I love the chapter that I was initiated into, I love my linesisters and I love me some Delta!!! That's what it's all about.
Good luck and God Bless
p.s. sorry for the long message
Soulful Inspiration
#14 HAC Spr. 2k1
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