Brotherhood

Pledging at Sigma Chi was one of the most time-consuming periods of my life that kept me busy constantly. Some say it is “the best time you never want to have again.” That is the truth, but man was it ever worth it.

The final week of pledging, I Period, couldn’t have ended quicker. There wasn’t anything too bad we had to do, and I am not allowed to go into detail about it, but essentially we had to move into the house for the week, wear a coat and tie at all times, and participate in various fraternity-related activities that helped us to better understand aspects of Sigma Chi that are extremely important. We got initiated on a Saturday morning and, believe me, it was a glorious feeling. As soon as we became brothers, the party started. We partied all day, took a small break to go to the football game, and then partied all night. Pretty much one of the best days I’ve had at college.

Being a brother is such a wonderful thing that pledging almost seems like it was too easy to get something as great as brotherhood. I can come to the house whenever I want, leave the house whenever I want, and, best of all, not take orders from anyone. I can just hang out and enjoy the company of the only brothers I know (I’m an only child). Everything I do just seems better. Going to eat with everyone seems like more fun (because we don’t have to get anyone anything). Going to the football games is a lot more fun (I get to actually watch the game instead of going to get Cokes and food). Everything is just better.

My advice for anyone who did not rush or even think about joining a fraternity (I can’t really speak for sororities): do it. It is all worth it in the end. Yes I will admit, pledging sucked. It really did. You don’t have to do anything ridiculous or embarrassing, it’s just tremendously time-consuming. But I can speak from experience – it was a time that was necessary for my initiation into the fraternity. I know it sounds like I am talking up this whole frat thing, but I’m serious. It is awesome. I am so close to all of the guys there and it is so great to know that I have 50 some guys who will always have my back and be there for me. Fraternities aren’t all about partying (though it is a fun part); the brotherhood that comes with it is much more valuable.