Hello all!!! My name is Evelyn Denise Ward. I am a 3rd year Biology student with a minor in Forensic Science. I plan on going into education in the future. I am a new member of the eXquisite Xi Gamma chapter of Zeta Phi Beta Sorority, Inc. here at THE Ohio State University. I serve as treasurer for both my chapter and the council that my organization belongs to, The National Pan-Hellenic Council or what is more commonly called the NPHC. I am also a member of MANRRS or Multicultural Students in Agriculture, Natural Resources and Related Sciences where I serve as Secretary.
When I first came to this university I saw a lot of hype behind Greek life. I first became interested during the Spring quarter of my freshman year. That is when I saw a lot of Black Greek organizations in the spot light. The hype can easily draw a person in but I saw a deeper meaning behind Greek life. I saw how serious everyone took their letters and how close they were with those who shared them and even with those of other Greek lettered organizations. I also saw how committed these organizations were to bettering our community through service and programs to help the campus. I began to reasearch the three different NPHC sororities that were present on our campus at the time. I seemed to mesh instantly with the ladies who were members of what is now MY organization ( :), feels good to say that... na... IT FEELS GREAT!!!). We all shared the same interests and values and I was able to be myself around them. Since becoming a member, I have become a better person all around. I had already had a strong background in service (from being a member of Girl Scouts as a child and throughout my high school years) but my desire to serve has increased even more. I always thought it was a nice thing to do but I have a greater understanding and appreciation for serving. I realize that the world is so much greater than my personal world and that I could expand my personal world by opening up to others and not only serving them, but understanding their struggle. I have also gained a greater sense of family since I've joined my organization. I never really had a strong family background. When it came to family I was always cold and distant. I have learned to forgive and forget and appreciate the people around me. I have learned the importance of increasing the amount of people in my life and realizing that I make mistakes just as other people do. I have grown so much in every sense be it physically, mentally or spiritually. I love being a part of my organization and I wouldn't have made any other decision.
After reading blogbus in it's entirety I look forward to taking this class and growing even more from my decision to join a Greek Lettered Organization. This is an exciting and different way to do assignments for a class and is just another representation of how Greek Lettered Organizations promote CHANGE!!!
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Thanks for sharing your thoughts on this first prompt Evelyn. Its very neat that your sorority has been able to serve as a family to you, and how it has helped you grow physically, mentally and spiritually.
ReplyDeleteAnd I particularly like this quote: "I realize that the world is so much greater than my personal world and that I could expand my personal world by opening up to others and not only serving them, but understanding their struggle." Well said.