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Originally Posted by DSTCHAOS
I want to add that I do and always have found it funny that professional organizations try to carry on like NPHC orgs (I am not including service orgs like APO in this, although it is interesting how that also varies by campus). I was in Phi Alpha Delta in college but never knew it was supposed to be something so heartfilled and important until I saw other schools having lines and stuff. Reppin' it HARD like "Phi Alpha Delta 'til the day I diiiiiiie" type stuff. But at some schools, the band is a frat with a crossing ceremony and "line names." LOL.
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Just wanted to comment on this point.
DSpi, it seems like the characteristics described above might be limited to yourself. I was a member of AKPsi in college, and I still work closely with my undergrad chapter when recruiting for my current company. Delta Sig and Phi Gamma Nu were also on our campus, and our chapter operations/customs were very similar. We NEVER mimicked NPHC tradition. Hell 98% of the membership probably wouldn't even know what they were in the 1st place. You stated that you were one of 4 AAs, so this makes me think that your chapter operates similarly...much more closely aligned with NPC/IFC customs (ex. rush, pledge classes, pledge families, initiation). The fact that you are using words like 'crossed' and speaking of wearing your jacket makes me think that you are interjecting customs and emphasis where there traditionally is none.
What I would suggest to you is that you learn to appreciate the existing culture of your business fraternity. While the customs are vastly different from those in the NPHC orgs, your years spent as an active chapter member can be very rewarding. Don't try to make this experience into something different from what it already is, and I doubt that anyone will get your intentions twisted. However if you continue to try to parallel the two experiences, then I would have to say that you most likely will not be pleased with your results.
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