[JConleyWCU]

1) What made you decide that Lambda Chi was right for you in the first place?

I think that the biggest reason that Lambda Chi Alpha is the perfect fit for me is their acceptance for change. Since the beginning Lambda Chi has been leading the way the fraternity world. It adapts to what society feels is right, but at the same times keeps with its tradition of excellence. Mostly though, I fit in with the guys in our chapter. We do to the most community service events on our campus, both large and small scale. At the same time we keep a very active social life with the sororities on our campus. Its like we work hard and we play hard. We remain active, and we remain exclusive, we do not need dead weight.


2) What advantages are there to Associate Membership?

There is no separation. In other fraternities you are with your pledge class. You aren’t really members of the fraternity, and in my opinion it’s more or less a caste system. You spend your pledge period doing activities for the brothers, and often times getting treated as an unworthy person by the same guys that will call you brother after your initiation. I don’t understand how you can treat someone wanting to be your brother like that. In the AM process your eligible to hold all positions except that of ritualist (because you haven’t seen it yet). As an AM you can vote, serve on committee’s, and your excepted immediately as a member.


3) Did you have a formal or informal rush at your school?

We have a informal week, and then 365.


4) Can you give me any advice in choosing this or any fraternity, and if I do choose this one (it is currently my 1st choice) what did you do, if anything, to ensure your bid?

I suggest checking out all the fraternities on your campus. Lambda Chi Alpha isn’t for everyone, and that’s ok. I have friends that are in every fraternity on our campus. You’ve already shown that you are doing your research which is good. If you know alum from that chapter, ask him for a letter of recommendation, or just ask the brothers of that chapter the same thing you asked here. Good luck and good call with looking into Lambda Chi Alpha, for me it is the greatest possible way to have the greatest college experience. Naught without Labor is one of Lambda Chi's open motto's one that each generation of brother certainly outshines. What is being a brother of Lambda Chi Alpha like? Simply becoming a brother will be one of the greatest and most meaningful accomplishments you have ever done throughout your lifetime.