I hardly know where to begin...so please excuse me if my thoughts seem unorganized
I have never been more sure of anything in my life than wanting to become a member of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Incorporated. Words can't describe the level of admiration and respect that I have for each woman around the world who has the ultimate pleasure of being able to say that they are proud members of what I consider to be the greatest sorority of all.
Now, I have always been the type of girl who had big dreams; I have always felt as though I was destined for greatness, for bigger and better things. Therefore, I'm not one to just settle for anything; I'm always looking for a more efficient method, an even better solution, etc. So once I came to college (I'm in my junior yr. now) and was introduced to "greek life", I took it upon myself to research all of the sororities, even though my thoughts were already biased after watching the Deltas around campus. They just appreared to be elite to me, but not in a snobby way. They set a bar on campus that was unmet by any other organization. These women made a point to be the most respected and well-known, and not necessarily by having the biggest parties or wearing the most 'nalia. No, their celebrity was earned by their active presence when it came to student concerns, their persistence in helping students gain knowledge about local/world-wide issues, their warm spirits when hosting a "pillow-talk" or a "movie night". They simply cared about the role they were playing on campus and how their efforts would make a difference for others.
Like I said, I'm not one to settle, therefore once I read about the history of Delta and how it came to be, my heart leapt out of my chest. To learn that 22 women refused to settle for what was being placed before them and chose to instead get up, get out, and build something much more enriching to not only the Black community, but the human race---blew my mind! Here were these women who could have easily just remained where they were and put their own feelings aside, who instead said "Oh, no I value my people and my future much more than that." I immediately fell in love with everything the organization stood for and knew that at some point in my life I would want nothing more than to be a part of something so great.
The service, the sisterhood, the guidance, the compassion, the fight---all so profound, and all synonomous with the woman I wish to become. I have always been the outsider of my friends---the girl who thought too much about her future and what she wanted out of life and how she would change the world. What I have found in Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Incorporated is a haven. A place where I feel I can be surrounded by women just like me---visionaries, catalysts, "movers and shakers"---and belong. I sit and read the posts here in the Delta forum and I find myself moved to tears at the level of respect and sisterhood each member has for each other. I see such a great amount of love and can only imagine how it must feel to know that you're a part of an enternal bond that no one can break. And it touches me, it truly does.
I am so very sincere and humble when I say that I would be so honored to be a member of this great organization who has such an amazing impact on people all over the world. You all are truly admired and it is my hope that I too will be so proud to one day call myself a Delta. Lots of love!
Cre8tiveSoul