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cites the main difference between multicultural and traditional Greek organizations as the foundation and basic stepping stones of the fraternities and sororities. “Each offers its members a sense of belonging within the organization and the community. Each allow its members to thrive and prosper alongside other members, but what stood out to me was the history behind Alpha Psi Lambda,” Walker said. “We essentially urge our members to appreciate all cultures and what they have to offer while also embracing and educating our members on a shared Hispanic/ Latino culture that Alpha Psi Lambda was founded upon. It’s a group of people scattered all across the United States and the world that are rooting for me to succeed and willing to help along the way, the same way that I am for them. People can’t choose their biological families,

“I HAD BEEN SEARCHING FOR A GROUP OF PEOPLE THAT UNDERSTOOD MY VALUES AND SHARED THE SAME INTEREST AND CULTURE AS ME FOR A WHILE.” ASHLEY WALKER

but my APSI family chose me, and I chose them. And if given the chance to do so, we would pick APSI every time because in the end it’s all worth it.”

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