Got busy and couldn't answer my own queries..
1. Decided while in college. The ladies of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc. made a big impression on me during Freshman week when they handed out goody bags and assisted us. Prior to that contact, I had the most contact with DST -- My sister (89) and Godmother (71 -- I think)are members.
2. I went to the events of all the organizations/observed the ladies on campus/discussed things with friends and etc.
3. I can't really say that any one person influenced my decision. However, some important people in my life such as my 3rd grade teacher were members of this illustrious organization.
4. The members on campus helped out tremendous. When I saw them handling business with their community service/their style/grace and etc....I was like, I want to learn more about that group of ladies.
5. Talked to the AKA women on campus/had a little group of interested women that helped each other/participated in on-campus as well as off campus events with the ladies
6. Yes...Being that my sister was a member of DST and would come and visit me...naturally people ASSumed that was my choice. A lot of my friends were Deltas and so they assumed it as well. When I didn't show up at Rush...a lot of them began asking me lots of questions. It was really funny...especially thinking back now.... And what was really funny, was afterwards, I would hear some Deltas that I didn't even know say stuff like ...she wanted to be a Delta (I would just stand there and think...if that was the case, why didn't I just pledge DST)....
7. When I was approached, I just played it off like Greek life wasn't for me.
8. Too many....our coming out show....and the chants we said. Singing around the flagpole at the end of it all. Being able to say the word 'Soror'.
9. Be serious about your choice -- this is a life long(physical and financial) committment; Be patient; look at the bigger picture....
10. I would learn how to step. I didn't step at my own coming out show. I was to the side singing the chants.