Age and the Non-Traditional Student

[trixster]

Gentlemen,

I have a question for one and all, the more opinions the better.

...I am a non-traditional student and according to the latest trends the fastest growing segment of college life.

By no means am I crusty old fart, but in my early thirties I have had the oportunity to be associated with the fine men of Kappa Sigma as a colonist but becuase I have had to transfer to another university to complete my degree, I am no longer associated with the Kappa Sigma Colony.

My question is how do you feel about older men wishing to pledge? Not the mid-life crisis sort who wheel around in a convertible, chug beer through a funnel and chase 19 yr olds because a receeding hairline has them paniced but honest men who wish association because of not only the fellowship but benefits fraternal association brings.

If you see nothing wrong in having truly elder brothers, how would you suggest approaching the men at the fraternity? Would a letter of introduction sent to the RUSH chair or to some member of the EC introducing oneself and explaining both your age, and reasons why you want to pledge be an appropriate ice breaker?

I would welcome all replies on this matter

Trixster

[ksigcanuck]

I think the best approach would be to meet some members of the local chapter and see how you "fit in" with that group, regardless of age. If you fit well with that group of people, on top of the fact that you have been affiliated with Kappa Sigma in the past, then age shouldnt be too much of an issue. But then, different chapters will have different views. The only way to find out is probably the harsh way: talk to the Brothers of the chapter and see how they feel about it.

If your personality gels well with others in the chapter, age isnt much of an issue, at least that has been our experience.

Mike