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I'm from a BMP chapter but I never really got the BMP experience. We had pledging, we had distinguishable pledge classes, it wasn't self-paced, everyone moved through everything at the same time.
We were challenged every day for a good 10 weeks, pushed both physically and mentally to the limit, expected to know everyone in the chapter by first and last name and also random bits of information and we sure as hell had to know our pledge class. In the end, I felt unbelievably close to my brothers, and it was a natural bond.
I've met a few traditional based dudes who are quick to judge when I mention I'm BMP but just keep in mind that not all BMP chapters run verbatim the BMP program. I know for one my chapter not only prioritizes quality of new member over quantity of members, but makes sure the pledge class grows as individuals and at the same time as a cohesive unit.
It shouldn't be about BMP chapters vs. Traditionals, or Pledging vs. Non-Pledging, but rather, Sig Ep vs. everything else.
vdbl
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