what I have learned this fall...
 

first things first, I'm a female and I'm a pledge of a co-ed fraternity

Some of the things that I've learned:

1. Brotherhood is formed when you spend an afternoon just spending time with your pledge brothers. It cannot be forced by projects set up by the members of the fraternity.
2. That everyone is not the same, that variety in people is soo much better than uniformity.
3. My pledge class can be infuriating, annoying, and rude but I love them all to death (even though Id rather not spend time with some of them)
4. That I love AFW with all of my heart and I love it more each day.
5. Most importantly, the saying "Greek life: from the outside you can't understand it and from the inside you can't explain it." is soo true.

I love AFW and I just can't explain how much I love it to my non-greek friends who don't understand how much an organization can mean to someone. They think that greek life is basically partying every weekend on Frat Row. I used to think that, but I've found that it is so much more. I can't wait til Friday, when I get initiated and I can proudly claim AFW as my own!

:( <----tear of joy

i love it!!!!! i am so glad that you have found a home in Alpha Phi Omega. I pledged APO in Spring '99, and it is definitely my first love.

I am early....but welcome!

What a wonderful post, Blue! It sounds like you've truly found your home. Good luck to you!

Very nice post. Best of luck.

Rock on, BlueGBI! :)

BlueGBI, what an awesome post! I always to hear people tell how much they love their GLOs and why. Congratulations on ititiation.

Congrats

blueGBI,

What a wonderful post. As you've seen when the Lord closes a door he opens a window (or sometimes even a better door!). I will be proud to call you brother!!

in L, F, S,
"33"

Thanks for all of the replies! I see all of the posts where ppl say how much they love their org but I didnt understand it until literally yesterday.

To all the APhiO ppl, LFS!!

BlueGBI...

I'm so happy for you! I've been cheering for you since you first posted on GC. I'm so proud that you have found your home in the friendship that is Alpha Phi Omega. Congratulations!

Erica

What a great, great post.

You sound like someone I'll be proud to call a brother. :)

In LFS,
Rachel (Mu Chapter Alum)

That was such a great post!

Congrats to you:D

Everyone else has said it, but I can't help myself. This is great! Congrats blueGBI.

Hey Kendra!
Woo hoo! I bet you are counting the days my sistah! Congrats on Alpha Phi Omega!
(been wondering where you were hiding!) :D

The Total Pleasure is not in the Name of the Organization, but the people who you and they have the pleasure of being with!:)