BodyImage3D: Andriana Nazarian

Today's post takes an inside look at one of Tri Delta's largest initiatives--the BodyImage3D program--from the perspective of one of our chapter's very own members!  Andriana Nazarian was selected from applicants across the country to be a Body Image Ambassador and represent Tri Delta on a national level.  We are so thankful for her spending her summer to improve our chapter both locally and nationally!

I’ve always wanted to have a leadership position in Tri Delta. When I joined this amazing sisterhood my sophomore year, I made it my goal to leave a positive impact by the time I graduated.

Last semester, my roommate, sister and best friend, Caroline Stanley frantically forwarded me an email from Delta Delta Delta’s national headquarters about a position they were seeking members for. Caroline, being my biggest fan and motivator said, “YOU HAVE TO APPLY FOR THIS POSITION IT WOULD BE PERFECT FOR YOU.” So I read the email and quickly realized that the Body Image Ambassador position embodied all things I am passionate about: a healthy mind, body and spirit.

I am an advertising major and sociology minor and I was lucky that I picked two studies that go perfectly hand in hand. After taking my more specialized classes, I came to the conclusion that I was sickened by the way men and women were portrayed in the media. I told myself that if I ever worked for a creative agency I couldn’t just run an advertisement that I thought was unethical. I couldn’t be the person responsible for the dissemination of a socially constructed portrayal of men and women that essentially has led to multiple physical and mental health issues such as, eating disorders, anxiety, suicide, etc. If I was going to continue my studies in advertising I knew I wanted to make a lasting difference and applying for this position was my first step.

The process required a 3 minute video entry explaining why I would be a good fit and a few essay questions. I NEVER thought in a million years that I would receive the position and at first I was very reluctant, but at that point I thought what did I have to lose?

About a month later, I received an email from Tri Delta telling me that I received the Body Image Ambassador position and in July 2014 I would be flown in to the headquarter office in Arlington, Texas. I was nothing short of ecstatic. In Arlington, I was able to meet 9 other amazing sisters and who also received the position from chapters across the country. I honestly can’t put into words how refreshing and eye-opening this experience was for me. The women I met are some of the most strong, courageous and incredible people I’ve ever met. I can’t wait to see what this year brings and to start implementing the BodyImage3D’s program and values into our own chapter.

Thank you to my very best friends for motivating me and pushing me to embody the values of Tri Delta every day. I honestly wouldn’t have had confidence and courage to apply and seek this future endeavor without you.

Delta love <3
Andriana Nazarian