Pass It On!!! Things I've Learned Since I've Been Greek

[NinjaPoodle]

I've learned that there are teachers out there that do not like you simply because you are a member of a greek lettered organization. Period.

[Proverbs31]

Originally Posted by NinjaPoodle

I've learned that there are teachers out there that do not like you simply because you are a member of a greek lettered organization. Period.

What happened?

[NinjaPoodle]

Originally Posted by Proverbs31

What happened?

Snippy comments, dirty looks. Early on, I stopped wearing para to class (take off before I get there) because I got tired of having to defend my RIGHT to join an organization of my choice.

[DSTCHAOS]

Originally Posted by marquise1911

Stereotypes are rarely ever true.

That's a load of bull.

[1908Revelations]

Originally Posted by NinjaPoodle

I've learned that there are teachers out there that do not like you simply because you are a member of a greek lettered organization. Period.

One my teachers expecte the GLO people in the class to make straight A's on everything. I thought it was just me until he found out there was a girl in Alpha Xi Delta (I think, sorry if I am wrong) and she dot a 78 on a paper and I got a 82 he siad, "Well ladies I am mighty suprised!" There were other people in the class with F's and shit, but we are the big let downs.

[Skarface2]

"Always keep your diamond in order"
"Pain is temporary, pride is forever"

[NinjaPoodle]

I dont remember if someone said this already but...
Some of your biggest haters are other greeks. Sad but true

[KalistheniKs]

I've learned:

Every Brother isn't your friend.

Pledging doesn't mean anything if you aren't about buisness first.

No one's Diamond is bigger than yours.

Deference comes with Respect.

Greek life isn't for everyone.

[1908Revelations]

Originally Posted by NinjaPoodle

Some of your biggest haters are other greeks. Sad but true

Very True! Sadly.

Originally Posted by KalistheniKs

I've learned:

Every Brother isn't your friend.

Pledging doesn't mean anything if you aren't about buisness first.

Greek life isn't for everyone.

Just insert Soror. That is soooo true. I do not mind not being friends with every soror, but there are some who all I can do is pray for! My cyber GC soror mentor and I somewhat touched on this soror/friend thing.

[jovial1913]

Nothing is ever what it seems!!

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Diana "Jovial"
DST-PZ-Spr.01-6

[Phi"Deuce"ciary]

In addition to what has already been said:

- You can't raise your shield, if you are always leaning on it.
- Its a lifelong commitment.
- Membership is easy; try brotherhood.

More to follow...

[justagent2011]

"Noone's diamond is bigger than yours"

The real work starts once you kross.

Cherish your 4 rubies

ADVOKATE PHI NU PI

[G-Kue 1911]

Never try to explain to your pop's and uncles who are all Omega's why you chose Kappa...some people just don't get it....lol.

[KAPPAtivating]

Originally Posted by G-Kue 1911

Never try to explain to your pop's and uncles who are all Omega's why you chose Kappa...some people just don't get it....lol.

My uncle is a Que...we go through this on a REGULAR basis!

[Senusret I]

Originally Posted by NinjaPoodle

I've learned that there are teachers out there that do not like you simply because you are a member of a greek lettered organization. Period.

Originally Posted by NinjaPoodle

Snippy comments, dirty looks. Early on, I stopped wearing para to class (take off before I get there) because I got tired of having to defend my RIGHT to join an organization of my choice.

For a split second, I thought you meant coworkers who are teachers, LOL..... when I was in the classroom, I either bonded with other greeks, gained favor with aspiring Greeks, or pure d hatred from anti-greeks. Never anything in the middle.

Originally Posted by NinjaPoodle

I dont remember if someone said this already but...
Some of your biggest haters are other greeks. Sad but true

This too. But I am a hater myself and I am okay with this.

Originally Posted by Phi"Deuce"ciary

In addition to what has already been said:

Your screen name/line name is the most clever Kappa name I have ever seen. And this says a lot because I never compliment Kappas. See above.

Originally Posted by G-Kue 1911

Never try to explain to your pop's and uncles who are all Omega's why you chose Kappa...some people just don't get it....lol.

There are no two of the same in my family. Delta mother, Sigma cousin, AKA cousin, Omega cousin. My half brother is also an Alpha though. Yayyyy unknown legacies.

Here is my contribution:

Membership in a fraternity or sorority is voluntary. Treat your chapter members as though they don't have to be there -- they don't. Thank them for their presence and for paying their dues. Genuinely be happy that they are there. Do fun stuff, even if you don't necessarily like all of them. Remember their birthdays and stuff.

I say all of this because all of our fraternities are in crisis.... older brothers talk about OBLIGATION but that sort of rhetoric doesn't work on the younger generations. Our race could feel obligated to do the work of our organizations during the civil rights movement (and earlier) because we knew it would elevate us all. Now, all we see are expensive galas and conventions and not a lot of the ground level work, leading many of us to believe 'Heck, I am doing the work of my organization daily by living out the principles and ideals.'

Which by and large is true.

BUT.... in order to combat the reluctance to pay dues and participate, we need to treat our brothers (and sisters) as volunteers who deserve to be thanked, not cash cows who need to be brow-beat in order to support.

I hope that made sense, it's really really been on my heart lately to help my own brothers understand the key to reclamation.