SUNY Delhi: a small college located in the Catskill Mountains of New York. When I first got accepted into Delhi I was excited to go away to school and make new friends and memories. When you first visit the school, you realize how small the town is and you think, "Well, what am I going to do now?" This is why Greek life has such a huge place in the Delhi community. Here is a list of reasons of why you should join a greek organization at Delhi.
1. It's a great way to make friends
From rushing, to pledging, to becoming an active sister/brother of an organization, you are making friends throughout the entire process. There are constantly new people getting pledged in, and organizations grow larger each semester. There will always be new people to meet. Plus, your own sisters/brothers will become your family in ways you wouldn't expect.
2. You find a home away from home
Before I pledged for Omicron Xi Omega, I described Delhi as a place I went to school, and I enjoyed it but after I pledged I never wanted to leave. Going home for breaks and summer felt weird because I was without my Greek family. I really formed a strong connection with Delhi after I joined a Greek organization, and being away from school just feels odd.
3. You'll always know whats happening on campus and in the community
Greeks at Delhi always know whats going on. From what community service events are happening that day to where the parties are that night, we're usually the go-to when finding out information about Delhi.
4. It looks good on a job resume
What a lot of people seem to forget is that joining a sorority/fraternity has its advantages even after you graduate. If you pledge a recognized organization, there are so many opportunities to have leadership roles and those look great to a potential employer.
5. You'll be involved in a lot of Delhi's traditions.
A lot of Delhi's traditions are dominated by Greek life. Relay for Life, UDE Fest, KSE's Suicide Prevention Walk, MIU's Butterfly Week, and LAU's LAW Week just to name a few.
6. The Probates
Towards the end of each semester, there is a week of probates where all the newly crossed pledges are revealed to the rest of the Greek community. It's always great watching everyone stroll and seeing everyone's pledge crew, bigs and littles.
7. You learn what hard work and determination can do for your life
No matter what organization you pledge, letters aren't just handed out. You have to earn your letters. Before I pledged I would have given up in a lot of situations in my life, but after I learned what staying with something even when it gets rough REALLY means.
8. You'll learn things about yourself that you never knew existed.
I never had the confidence to put myself out there, but after pledging it really taught me how to be confident in myself and that I am able to be a leader.
9. 105
Okay lets be honest, it's no secret that Greeks are responsible for night life in Delhi. 105 is the most competitive drinking game you'll ever play your time here in Delhi and again, playing against different organizations is a way to branch out a meet new people.
10. After you graduate, you'll still be connected to Delhi.
A sorority/fraternity isn't just for your time in school, even after you graduate you'll always be welcome in Delhi and you'll always have people there waiting for you.
11. You'll regret it if you don't
I've talked to countless amounts of people that were weeks away from graduating say that they regret not pledging during their time in Delhi. For those who did pledge, a lot of them say they regret not doing it earlier. Greek life is truly what makes college a memorable experience, especially in a small town like Delhi.
