Delta Chi at Northern Iowa is currently not rushing. However, we may be trying to colonize again in the near future.
Let me dismiss the common misconceptions about
fraternities:
FRATERNITIES ARE FULL OF NOTHING BUT PRETTY PREP BOYS
---not quite. granted, there are a few in the greek
system, but every fraternity is different and there is a
fraternity for everyone. delta chi is full of a variety
of people from rotc members to drama majors.
FRATERNITIES ARE TOO EXPENSIVE AND I'M NOT RICH
---the price of fraternities is an investment like
anything else at college with a far better return.
compared to the total cost of college, being in a
fraternity is merely a drop in the bucket. currently
delta chi is the cheapest fraternity on campus. there
are few "rich" people in college. it's just a
matter of priorities and budgeting.
I DON'T BUY MY FRIENDS, AND I WANT TO MEET OTHER PEOPLE
---you're not buying friends. if you're not a genuine
friend, you won't be asked to join a fraternity. the
money is used throughout the semester for events, trips,
and other things. everyone is free to make friends
anywhere they want. delta chi does not "require" time
from you. no one in the chapter hangs out exclusively
with the members. fraternities just open a large group
of potential friends quickly.
I WANT TO CONCENTRATE ON MY STUDIES (YEA, RIGHT)
---fraternities in general have larger gpa's than those
not in fraternities. most houses have a gpa requirement
to join. delta chi has a scholarship chair that
monitors grades and directs troubled students to help.
being in a group with a variety of majors is a great
advantage when struggling in those gen ed classes.
MY PARENTS DON'T WANT ME TO BECOME A PARTY MONSTER
---parents, listen up. despite what you hear in the
news and see in the movies, students in the greek system
are less likely to get into trouble due to alcohol and
drugs. the papers never mention that a much lesser
percentage of greek members compared to the student body
o.d. on drugs, die from over drinking, end up in jail,
or commit suicide. why? because you have people
watching over you. delta chi has a big brother program
which pairs new members with an older and wiser one.
YES, BUT WHAT ABOUT ALL THOSE CRAZY PARTIES
---parties get crazy at fraternities, but it's not
alcohol fueled. currently at uni, no kegs are allowed,
id's are checked, and the amount of alcohol you can
bring is limited. fraternity parties are not open "let
all the crazies in and bash our house" fests. by law
fraternities monitor everyone coming through the door.
it might be crazy, but it is a controlled and safe
party. the lawyers destroyed the fraternities of the
70's. delta chi has a risk manager that monitors all
safety issues at events.
I DON'T WANT TO BE FORCED TO DO ANYTHING
---delta chi was the first fraternity to abolish hell
week and hazing. all that is required to join is
attendence at a few events. this usually involves a
philantrophy event, a house building project, and
several classes on delta chi, the greek system, and
their history. all these are worked around the schedule
of the pledge, and all delta chi members are involved.
the whole process takes less than a semester.
FINE, BUT WHEN'S THIS INVESTMENT ACCRUE
---after graduating is when the real advantages kick in.
being in a fraternity gives you a web of connections,
afterall it's who you know. the house is a great
meeting place for alumni. meeting people even continues
after graduation as new members are iniitiated and
alumni keep up with the current members. skills learned
including leadership, time management, and people skills
will be with you for life (employers love these). like
a class reunion, delta chi has an alumni gathering once
or twice a year. delta chi is a brotherhood of life.
Email me at errthumt@radiks.net with any questions.
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