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I just thought that yall might have some advice for him. I emailed him and told him to check out this site.
Here is what an Omega told him and his response.
Omega:
Omega is not for everyone. And with all due respect, if you are not feeling it, please walk away. The last thing that the brotherhood needs is people easily obtaining the letters of the fraternity without truly embracing its spirit. Lukewarm enthusiasm is not welcome.
While I respect your college achievements, it does not follow that pledging Omega would have taken away from them. It seems that you are overwhelmed by stereotypes derived from a few worms and letting them spoil the whole bunch. Omega is filled with achievers and over-achievers who would balk at your gpa and put your resume of activities to shame.
Further, if you are an introvert, then a fraternity may not be for you in a very general sense. The purpose of a fraternity is the brotherhood itself, and the social interaction of the brothers amongst each other.
Thus, you have no delimma. In fact, you answered the question of your interest in pledging long ago. You are already a happy mason, so just leave it at that.
POSTER:
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First of all, thank you for the response.
I don't think that I have luke warm enthusiasm. I am very interested in being a part of Omega. I must agree I am letting the SOME brothers from your fraternity taint my feelings. And we all know what pledging does to your GPA, I won't pretend to know it all, but I know for the most part.
I meant my comment in being a introvert, not as I don't like to talk to anyone or be alone all the time. I meant I am not a boisterous in most situations. I keep a low profile.
I would put all my efforts toward the fraternity once I began that journey, but I just needed to see the atmosphere that existed before I entered. What can I bring? I think alot, but I can also learn alot. This was a an occasion I hoped to learn something.
I am sorry if I came across holier than thou, never my intention, just to show that I was not a person that didn't strive for better for self or community. I, now, after your response, think that I should embark on membership. See it from the inside, and how the fraternity can improve me or, I, it.
P.S.
"How do you change the perspectives that the general public have of your fraternity, especially for prospective graduate members and would National agree with it?" END OF MESSAGE
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