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Phi Kappa Psi

Why join a fraternity?


Fraternity means friendship and fellowship. This chapter of Phi Kappa Psi is a group of college men who have, by their own choice, banded themselves together as brothers for life. Together, Phi Psis are guided by the laws, rituals, and traditions of the Fraternity. In the process of "building men," fraternity members benefit not only themselves, but also their alma maters and their communities.

There are many reasons why fraternities came into existence and why they continue to attract quality members today. Among them:

First: Human beings naturally seek the companionship of others with similar interests and ideals. There are simply too many students on most campuses for you to make every one of them a friend. Instead, individual units or social groups will arise. Each group will have its own ideals and purposes and will attract people with similar ideals.

The formation of American college fraternities was brought about because their founders realized the value of an association between men of like ideals. Their purposes were specifically set forth, but only for the information of the initiated.

Second: College, by its very nature, emphasizes mental and intellectual training. An academic program, however, is only a part of the educational process. Fraternities complement classroom instruction with a variety of experiences which can contribute significantly to the mental, physical, and spiritual growth of their members.

Third: Phi Psi is similar to any other community group that teaches high ideals. You may find that Phi Psi's formal expression of high aspirations is not only inspiring, but also an uplifting and wholesome stimulus. The bonds of brotherhood created through stated ideals bring together young men from every section of the country, from every stratum of society, and from every economic level, so that former strangers, now brothers in Phi Kappa Psi, share a common bond.

Fourth: The close friendships you form during your college days will likely become one of your most valuable assets later on, since such relationships often turn into life-long friendships. The men in your chapter will often be those who stand with you at your wedding, come to your aid in times of need, or counsel you when you are in a crisis. These bonds are rarely generated by college organizations other than fraternities.

Fifth: Phi Psi will encourage your success both by supporting your personal growth and development and by fostering helpful relationships between you and your chapter's alumni. Nationally, members of fraternities are more likely than students not involved in undergraduate organizations to continue their education to graduation, be more satisfied with their undergraduate experience, develop stronger loyalties to their colleges or universities, and donate back to the college later in life.

Greek men and women comprise less than 5% of the nation's population, yet represent the majority of America's presidents and vice presidents, Supreme Court justices, federal legislators, and CEOs of Fortune 500 companies, as well as 80% of those elected to Who's Who in America.


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