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After one of the Sisters of Lambda Theta Alpha spoke to me, I noticed that two of the Ladies I knew from the organization were inspirational to me. They carried themselves with class, confidence, importance, dignity, and satisfaction in what they do and what they stand for. Later, I heard of how close the Interested Ladies were and that in itself was all I needed to know about the organization. I compared all the organizations I ever thought of and knew from then that Lambda Theta Alpha was for me. I have grown beyond words can describe since I joined the Interest Group. I never understood all the things I have been missing in my life. I only had a maximum of four friends whom I could turn to but yet still felt distant in someway. I learned that my outlook on the women was small-minded although I had always considered myself very open-minded. I have created bonds that I don t think will ever change or get broken through the test of time. I have opened myself to everyone and they in return have helped me through one of the hardest times of my life. I have been through some hard times growing up just like everyone else. I never knew who my mother was, my father has never been in my life, my grandmother who is still taking care of me was physically abusive and still is mentally abusive, everyone whom I loved and would do anything for is gone from my life although I have tried very hard to keep them near. I have been molested and raped within a frame of two years. I went through a very depressive stage in my life. I did not want to talk to anyone, go to school, or have fun. I buried myself in books and anime. I cried for no reason and what is sad, is that I did not realize I was depressed fCHNKWKS 4øÿÿÿÿTEXTTEXTv'FDPPFDPP*FDPCFDPC,STSHSTSH.XSTSHSTSHX.tSYIDSYIDÌ.SGP SGP à.INK INK ä.BTEPPLC è.BTECPLC /FONTFONT/RSTRSPLC j/:PRNTWNPR¤/2FRAMFRAMÖ2ˆTITLTITL^3tDOP DOP Ò3Melanie Boyce Why Lambda Theta Alpha? At first I did not want to be in a sorority, it never even crossed my mind. As a person who only grew up with boys, I had a stereotypical view of sororities and women. In my mind, sororities were a group of girls who simply hung out together and most likely talked to and about each other. This is how I saw women in general, two faced and people you should not mess with. Now that I am in college and took the time to actually take a glance to see what sororities are really all about, I can see it is so much more than that. Sororities were created for women to connect on a deeper level, sometimes far deeper than a family bond. They are the people you can turn to with no second thoughts or fear of rejection. They are always willing to help, listen, and give advice when needed. This is something you can not find very easily or take for granted. These are ties that cannot be broken. Sad to say, you cannot find this in every sorority. This is the few thing I get from taking a look at a sorority from the outside, and not any sorority, I see these things and more in Lambda Theta Alpha, Chi Chapter. When I first looked into joining a sorority, I only saw what was on the surface. I wanted to be one of those girl who stepped, strolled, and had a call. I wanted to join because of the people I knew, not because of the organization and what it stood for. I went to different organizations and still could not find what I was looking for in a sorority. At one point I decided that maybe it was not for me. After taking the time to actually read about the different organizations at the University of Florida, my views changed yet again. I realized that although there are people that I like in different organizations, the one or two people tor months. Because of the ladies that make up the current Interest Group, I have overcome this and more. They were there to aid me beyond comprehension, not even knowing much about me, they were by my side, no questions asked. Some do not even know that I have been through these things, and by them being there for me to talk to, make me laugh and keep me going is a blessing. I can not think of being any closer with some of the Ladies in the Interest Group. But I know that becoming a Sister with these Ladies would make us become inseparable and this is what I want in my life right now and forever more. The purpose of Lambda Theta Alpha is to be a support group of minorities in higher education. After thirty-two years, the organization is still doing that and even women who are interested is doing that without even realizing it. I would like to become a part of that on a large scale. I feel that I have made a difference in people lives and can do even more with Lambda Theta Alpha with me. So the question is  Why Lambda Theta Alpha? . Although I am not apart of the organization, they have kept me from dropping out of school and giving up on life. With the women in this organization, I have already gained people I consider family. With their support and presence, I have grown quite a bit since coming to college, I have learned what it is to be a Lady and what Sisterhood and family is. Lambda Theta Alpha has already become a part of who I am. very hard to keep them near. 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