The memories of college days the wild nights, the endless benders, and the unbreakable bonds formed around rolled up dollar bills with your fraternity brothers. As time passes and you step into the realm of post graduation life, it’s essential to navigate the transition from active member to esteemed alumni without becoming a shitty fraternity alumni. In this blog, we’ll explore three key principles to keep in mind: answering the call of your successors, maintaining a healthy distance from the college scene, and staying connected with your fraternity
You’ve had your fair share of fun in college those late nights fueled by questionable decisions and cheap booze. Now, it’s time to answer the prayers of your successors. No, I’m not suggesting you buy them a keg every week (unless you’re feeling particularly generous). Occasionally, show your support by tossing the chapter a Venmo donation for some 30 racks of natural light or arranging a late night Little Caesars order doordashed to the house. Your contribution will be a reminder that you haven’t forgotten the brotherhood and the memories you shared.
Yes, you’ve graduated, and it’s time to move forward. Make your appearances at alumni events, but don’t be that guy who frequents the college scene every weekend, reliving his glory days. Dorm-storming and hooking up with fresh-faced 18-year-old girls may sound amusing, but let’s face it, it your past your prime. Your alcohol tolerance may have taken a nosedive since college, avoid being that guy that comes up wrecks havoc and leaves only to make everyone slowly start hating you. Embrace your alumni status with dignity and create new adventures in the real world. There's a quote by Harvey Dent from the accredited film (The Dark Knight) "You either die a hero or live long enough to see yourself become the villain".
Just because you’ve graduated doesn’t mean you should drop off the face of the earth. Stay connected with your fraternity fellow alumni and brothers. Sure, some friendships may naturally fade over time, but just dropping contact with people you spent 97% of your college years with is shitty. Don’t be the alumni who only catches up at the annual alumni event. Make the effort to stay in touch. Throw the occasional poke on Facebook or send a text around major holidays. It’s the little gestures that keep the bonds alive and show that you value the relationships you built. It really does take the bare minimum to show that you really make a connection with these people.
Being a fraternity alumni is an opportunity to give back and continue fostering the brotherhood that shaped your college experience. So, raise a glass to the past, embrace the present, and cheers to being the kind of alumni that inspires future generations.
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