Although it has only been 52 days, the title seemed fitting since I will be judging these first few months I have been in Phi Delta Theta similar to that of a newly elected official. Two months since that fateful bid day on September 19, 2010 and still I am more than happy with my choice.
I have gained friendship, but more than that I have gained brotherhood. I have become really great friends with many of my New Colony Member brothers (“Pledge Brothers”) as well as many of the older Colony members. I have received leadership and guidance from many of them as well, including them giving me a history of the Phi Delta Theta Fraternity. I am very impressed at the disposition of the Colony, although all are very anxious to be granted a charter and become a fraternity.
The Colony has encouraged me to do well in my classes, setting a minimum GPA and have mandatory study hours four days a week. Socially, being in the Colony is amazing. I have gained very many new friends outside of the Colony by joining up with Sororities and Fraternities for social functions, philanthropy, and functions to raise school spirit.
Deciding to go Greek was one of the best decisions I ever made, and deciding to join Phi Delta Theta was an even better decision. I am only 52 days in and I already have great memories with my Phikeia brothers, and I still have a whole lifetime to go.
*Zach is a Freshmen Colony Member from Jonesboro, Arkansas currently studying Biology.
