Alpha Psi Fraternity Personal Statement

Men of Alpha Phi Alpha such as James Felton and Vaun Davis are key to why I want to pursue my aspirations of someday becoming a brother of Alpha Phi Alpha fraternity incorporated. Both James and Vaun’s unselfishness has allowed me to grow as a leader and also into a man. These role models have opened numerous doors for me that have resulted into various benefits and opportunities. I hope my encounters with great Alpha Men such as James Felton and Vaun Davis will allow me the opportunity of joining the highly respected brotherhood. Another abundant encounter that I have experienced with Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Incorporated, is the true meaning and display of brotherhood. For years I have watched the interactions and connections of men of Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Incorporated I have noticed that each member that I have encountered expresses and implements the true meaning of brotherhood. I profoundly believe in the bond of brotherhood and fraternity. In my belief, if granted the chance to uphold the unbreakable bond such as the brothers of Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Incorporated, the bond would enhance my credentials while assisting and challenging others. The brotherhood would push me to

Throughout my four years of high school, I have dedicated quite a bit of my time to Mu Alpha Theta, between practices after school, Saturday competitions, and practicing on my own. It has always been my primary extracurricular. I’ve attended almost every competition GHS has gone to. Since our team relies on student coaching, I have helped with that as needed. My sophomore year I helped coach Geometry, my junior year I helped with Pre-Calculus, and this year I coach Calculus to the first year students since this is my second year. On top of that, I have been a stand in coach for every division I’m capable in for the past three years. I’m almost always available after school, so if another student coach was unavailable a certain day I would

Kappa Theta Pi caught my interest mainly because it is a fraternity based around technology. I never considered joining a fraternity before because

Joining Phi Delta Chi will give me an opportunity to meet and create long lasting friendship with other brothers. After attending all of the events, I got to meet and socialize with some of the brothers. I want to continue this and I know that PDC will enable me to grow and learn, and receive endless support from the brothers. In addition to this, PDC organizes many activities that will give me an opportunity to get involved with the community and our campus. Participating in these events will get me out of my comfort zone to try new things and build my communication and leadership skills.

Mercer University offers its students so many opportunities to participate in the communities that surrounds the college. Through Mercer, I have had the opportunity to become a tutor that tutors students in local Bibb County schools. I also have become a part of a service fraternity, Alpha Phi Omega, which does various services around the area that help students with giving back to the community. Being able to visit the different schools and help in the area that Mercer University resides in has provided me with the knowledge that even small acts of kindness can give a powerful impact in a small community.

I am a student at the University of Northern Iowa and a member of Pi Sigma Epsilon, a co-ed marketing and sales organization on campus. Within Pi Sigma Epsilon we hold several projects over the course of the year. Through these projects, we partner with the Cedar Valley's best local businesses and organizations to make connections and bring students and community members together.

I'm the oldest out of my two sibling. Being the oldest I feel as if their is a lot of pressure on me to always lead and set a good example for my younger siblings. With their being such a huge age gap between my siblings and I. I wanted that sort of sisterly bond with individuals who are closer in age with me, individuals who I can have that kind of unbreakable bond with even though we may not be blood related. So when I transferred to the University at Albany I started looking into sororities. I have done my research on sororities online and I feel as if every sorority unique and great in it's own way. I feel as if doing my research online is great, but also looking at how the sisters in particular sororities interact with one another and

Although I have only been a sister of Alpha Phi for six months, I have done my share contributing to my chapter. In November, I was elected as my chapter's Merchandise Chairmen. Due to my election, I became a part of our Marketing branch. This position has already helped me contribute more to my chapter than ever before. I have the responsibility of coordinating with almost every member in my chapter, which I absolutely love. Getting to know all my sisters is something that is very important to me, for it creates bonds. I believe the relationships I am making with these ladies through this position is also a contribution. Through learning everyone's name and creating a relationship, I am actively practicing the value of Sisterhood. Also, I

I can educate my sisters by speaking at chapter, show my love by creating Merchandise, or just speak with my closest sisters one-on-one about all the Fraternity has done to my character. Along with this goal, I yearn to be considered as a sister that is there for all. I desire to be involved in the sense that all members are comfortable with me. Overall, I know I will strive to be a member that my sisters can ask questions, view as one who is capable of conducting difficult decisions, and to be there as a capable sister to lean on. Following my ELI experience, my involvement in my chapter will not be restricted to the label of a specific position. Moreover, my involvement will meet no bounds due to my love for my sisters and all I will learn about myself and Alpha

Another quintessential aspect of Alpha Kappa Psi is the core value of service. Service is emphasized by the idea that “sharing of time, talent and treasure with society and with our fraternity is a priority” (“AKPsi Today”). As mentioned earlier, the organization promotes and highly encourages its members to be involved win other communities. While this encourages personal growth and development, ultimately, it emphasizes the point that we should be part of something bigger than ourselves. Whether that means making an impact on a small school or an entire city it is important that actions have an impactful purpose. Some initiatives AKPsi takes to be involved in other communities is by having philanthropic events for many different communities such as Mott’s Children Hospital, Detroit Partnerships, Habitat for Humanity ReStore, and the Friendship Circle (Qadir). There are many brothers who have taken initiative outside of AKPsi to make an impact outside of the club. One example of that embodies this and all other core values of AKPsi is a club known as AccelerateCS. The clubs main mission is to expose and teach kids computer science however, it has become much more than that. The club began supplying computer science knowledge, but now more than anything it supplies friendship and mentorship. The club has touched the hearts of both the members from our sides and the students. Brother Keeyan Sanjasaz exclaims “there is nothing more satisfying than going to that school every Friday and having kids with a smile from cheek to cheek.” It has been able to grow into such a successful club because members are constantly joining after seeing how fulfilling the work they are doing is. As a community that wants to change the world, it is important to understand that we should always do all we can to help others. We have so many opportunity’s that others do not have and it is important that we acknowledge this and take the actions we can to provide

Chapter Council officers are aware of and feel supported by Fraternity volunteers — locally and regionally — so that officers understand their roles in the “bigger picture of Kappa.” •

Ideally, five years from now I would like to be earning my Masters’ Degree in Finance. With this

In 2015, the Eastern Province of Kappa Alpha Psi sought to provide such a vessel to its membership through the Leadership and Workshop

Throughout my pledge process, I always questioned myself. I questioned whether I should even be joining a fraternity and if it’s the right thing for me. I questioned if I even could fit the persona that these brothers wanted me to be. These types of questions tore me apart throughout my pledge process, however… they lead me to ask myself another question which has shaped me to the brother I am today. That question is, ‘what can I contribute to this chapter, while being myself?’ By continuously asking myself this, I am given a reason to keep on climbing to bigger and better things. This has allowed me to make those early and essential connections with brothers during my pledge process which then helped me push my fellow pledge brothers along with me to the end.

And often it’s your sister who makes you feel that way. WHAT IS A SORORITY? It’s a place to belong, It’s a friendly smile. It’s laughing and loving. It’s doing your share. It’s lifelong friends. It’s an ideal that serves as an incentive. It’s fixing up blind dates. It’s a pin, a flower, a creed. It’s learning responsibility and leadership. It’s giving. It’s receiving. It’s listening. It’s meeting a stranger and finding she’s your sister. It’s helping to make your own rules. It’s standing up and being heard. It’s studying alone and together. It’s understanding philosophies different from your own. It’s a special kind of love. It’s forever. KAPPA IS