Words of Wisdom - To Neos

[Senusret I]

You are not in a position to "check" anybody else.

If you crossed in the spring and convention is that summer -- GO! Beg, borrow, and befriend sponsors . You WILL need that reinvigoration and the global context or else you will burn out and get jaded in that first year.

Befriend your brother/sister organization, but don't jock them.

[Sugar08]

Originally Posted by Senusret I

Befriend your brother/sister organization, but don't jock them.

Would you mind explaining that a little bit more?

And please, keep the tips coming!

[Senusret I]

Originally Posted by Sugar08

Would you mind explaining that a little bit more?

Maintain cordial relationships with the members, but branch out and collaborate with other organizations. And don't get mad at them when they do the same. Joining AKA (for example) is not an automatic free pass to Alpha parties. Nor should Alphas get mad if AKAs like the Ques on their yard more.

[Sugar08]

Originally Posted by Senusret I

Maintain cordial relationships with the members, but branch out and collaborate with other organizations. And don't get mad at them when they do the same. Joining AKA (for example) is not an automatic free pass to Alpha parties. Nor should Alphas get mad if AKAs like the Ques on their yard more.

Gotcha. I did see a lot of that in undergrad.

[mulattogyrl]

Everyone makes mistakes. Take it as a learning experience and keep going.

[tld221]

Realize that while deference is always gonna kick your @ss as a neo, you'll get yours later on in (greek) life.

You are not in a position to "check" anybody else.

let the chuuuuuch say AMEN!

[jojapeach]

Come in and do the work, but don't start trying to change up completely established programs, traditions, etc. without knowing what they are about. You might have seen the program from the outside, but do the work for the program before you start making recommendations and motions to change things.

Originally Posted by Senusret I

You are not in a position to "check" anybody else.

Word.

[btb87]

Originally Posted by Senusret I

You are not in a position to "check" anybody else.

^^^
I like this one!

It really is okay to be friends with someone in another organization. We're all basically trying to do the same thing, but in different colors.

Don't let the letters change you.

[TheEpitome1920]

Originally Posted by Senusret I

Befriend your brother/sister organization, but don't jock them.

LAWD I could write a book.

btb, Its funny how folks will cross and think everyone who isn't in their org is the enemy. Such gang mentality.