In Defense of Delta Sigma Pi
There has been a lot of fuss over my decision to join Delta Sigma Pi, the business fraternity at Clemson University. Well, I’m here to set the record straight.
First of all, Delta Sigma Pi is a professional fraternity. If there is any doubt, the dress required for all meetings is a suit — no, khakis and a blazer won’t work. These guys are serious about their professional image because the business world is tough.
Secondly, the mission of Delta Sigma Pi speaks volumes:
Delta Sigma Pi is a professional fraternity organized to foster the study of business in universities; to encourage scholarship, social activity and the association of students for their mutual advancement by research and practice; to promote closer affiliation between the commercial world and students of commerce, and to further a higher standard of commercial ethics and culture and the civic and commercial welfare of the community.
When I was back in Charleston, I was a very active member of the Boy Scouts of America and Order of the Arrow. Up here at Clemson, I’ve fallen out of touch with my volunteering due to lack of available opportunities. Delta Sigma Pi promotes a “higher standard of commercial ethics and culture and the civic and commercial welfare of the community”, meaning we perform community service activities for the benefit of the community, among other things.
Furthermore, the fraternity is a chance for me to become a better businessman by attending résumé, interview skills, and other workshops. They provide internships and put brothers in touch with big names in the business world. Unlike social sororities/fraternities (like ΔΔΔ), ΔΣΠ actually encourages you to do well in school. There are no “frat parties”, but rather retreats that give brothers a chance to get to know one another better and find common interests. The members of Delta Sigma Pi are not just friends, they’re brothers. (besides, everyone’s tried a delta — harhar)
I’m still pledging, but I hope that clears things up for those interested.
It’s not a bad thing, really.
Your desire to join a fraternity is your own choice. You shouldn’t have to justify it. If I’ve given a negative impression about it, I apologize.
Don’t worry. You’ve done nothing of the sort.
Why do you feel that you have to rationalize your decision to join this particular fraternity? You have the ability to make excellent decisions about where you you want your life to go.Just look at where you are now. That doesn’t come without plenty of forethought and determination. If this business fraternity has good standards that follow your beliefs and professional aspirations, then who are others to judge? Go for it!! For if you never try, you will never know:)