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Quotes from Valpo's Greek Life Community

“Greek Life has made me realize my full potential as a leader and as a person. It has challenged me in ways I never thought possible and fostered lifelong friendships”

-Jen Cole, Kappa Kappa Gamma

“Being a part of the Greek community has allowed me to really become the leader and person I want to be. I now take on challenges with a new sense of confidence and put my best face forward each day.”

-Kirsten Keljo, Kappa Delta

“For me, being Greek at Valpo has meant so much more than just being a member of a sorority, it has meant being part of a community. I have experienced a sense of belonging within my own organization and on campus, and it has provided me the opportunity to excel as a leader within the greater community.”

-Monica Ott, Hellenic Council

“The guys met here are now my family and I am theirs. For the rest of our lives we will be there for each other.”

-Mark Duncan, Theta Chi

“I think that Greek Life has really helped me grow and expand my activities on our campus. Not only has it opened doors, but it has given me the confidence I needed to take advantage of wonderful opportunities.”

-Laura Arloszynski, Panhellenic Council

“Being Greek has taught me lifetime skills such as leadership and time management that I do not think could have been learned elsewhere.”

-Ryan Dean, Interfraternity Council

“Being Greek is so much more than just belonging to a student organization.  Regardless of the letters we wear, we all share a common community, leadership roles, and better enjoyment of our college experience. Through the years, I have put my individual time and skills into the Greek community and in return I have received an amazing sisterhood, great memories, and personal development.”

-Kim Kish, Pi Beta Phi

“Greek life helped me to see qualities about myself that I hadn’t previously seen. It has opened the doors to many leadership opportunities and given me the confidence to succeed in all aspects of life.  I can’t imagine college without my best friends who I have found through Greek life.”

-Amanda Schuster, Chi Omega

“Chi Omega has allowed me to come into my own…as a leader and a friend.  I have also learned that being Greek is not only about gaining amazing friendships, it is also about growing as a person while your best qualities are being enriched.”

-Carlene Grecco, Chi Omega

“Being Greek is more than just being a part of a student organization.  It’s being a member of a charismatic and high-achieving group of people.  It is forming relationships with all kinds of people from all walks of life.

-Ashley Lindenmier, Chi Omega

“My experience as part of the Greek life community has created the wonderful support system I have here at Valpo. It has given me the opportunities of leadership, sisterhood bonding, and service, which has influenced and enhanced my growth as a woman and a leader.”

-Ann Kelter, Delta Delta Delta

“Greek life here at Valpo has supplied me with a few years of excitement and adventure while developing friendships that will last a lifetime.”

-Max Payleitner, Lambda Chi Alpha

“Greek life at Valpo has helped me to realize my full potential, allowing me to truly grow as a brother, friend and person.”

-Brian Jabeck, Lambda Chi Alpha

“I think the greatest part about Valpo Greek life is the special bond we share between brothers within the fraternity. I know that we all share a special bond that would not be possible with out the presence of fraternal life.”

-Peter Burg, Lambda Chi Alpha

“Pledging my fraternity has been the best decision of my college career. The leadership experience I’ve gained just can’t be taught in the classroom.”

-Jesse Kurth, Sigma Chi

“Greek life and Sigma Chi have given me leadership opportunities through character in action.”

-Ben Lieske, Sigma Chi

“Greek life at VU has given me a setting in which I am constantly presented with opportunities for service and philanthropy.”

-Andrew Gensch, Sigma Chi

“Greek life at Valpo has provided me many opportunities to meet people, to interact with others in new settings, and to broaden my interests here on campus.”

-Peter Wilhelm, Phi Kappa Psi

“I never really considered Greek life as an option, I just wasn’t interested. However, the more I interacted with different Greek students, the more I realized how special it really is.  Now, I am Greek and proud of it!”

-Thaddeus Fridgen, Phi Kappa Psi

“Being involved in Greek life at Valpo has provided me with the experience and skills that are necessary to succeed elsewhere I life.  It has encouraged me to become involved in other campus organizations and will undoubtedly continue to motivate me to strive for excellence in my life after college.”

-Will Hartwell, Phi Kappa Psi

“I believe that Greek life has instilled in me and many others the values and morals for future success. The skills I have learned and the friends I have made not only increased my success and enjoyment in college, but also will continue to do so throughout my life.”

-Peter Oschwald, Phi Kappa Psi

“I have only been involved in Greek life for one semester and I have already experienced many of its benefits. I now have learned many leadership ideas and skills that will help me succeed in life.  Without Greek life, my interactions with other Greek organizations would not have affected me the way they have. Greek life is beneficial to everyone who partakes in it. Go Greek !”

-Dean Webb, Phi Kappa Psi

“Being in a fraternity does not force one into conformity but rather encourages them to be individuals, take charge, and develop leadership skills that are valued in today’s world.”

-Cory Wood, Phi Mu Alpha

“The common complaint is that the fraternity is simply a marketplace for friendship. And even if that turns out to be true, I am reminded that Yeats wrote, “Think of where man’s glory most begins and ends/and say my glory was I had such friends”

-Martin Patrick, Phi Mu Alpha

“I always love when I get to know someone else from another fraternity-we talk about the common issues that we all face as an organization of college students. It shows that we all have common issues and different ways of solving the problem.”

-Robert Chambers, Phi Mu Alpha

“Life changing, heart warming”

-Eddy Brouch, Sigma Phi Epsilon

“Before coming to Valpo I had no desire to participate in Greek life, but one year after joining a fraternity, I now realize I’ve made one of the best decisions of my college career. From intramurals to road trips to just hanging out on weeknights, the time spent with my brothers will be the memories that define my college experience.”

-Tyler Tappendorf, Sigma Phi Epsilon

“The Men of Sigma Phi Epsilon: I sought my soul, but my soul I could not see. I sought my God, but my God eluded me. I sought my brother and I found all three.”

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“My experience in Greek life has provided me with the opportunity to develop everlasting relationships and a chance to define myself over and over again.”

-Megan Bawden, Gamma Phi Beta

“Greek life has given me the opportunity not only learn leadership and service, but to build amazing friendships.”

-Jill Lyons, Gamma Phi Beta

“My sisters are the people in my life that keep me smiling and pushing to work harder and do better, not only for myself but for others.”

-Lindsay McGuire, Gamma Phi Beta

“The wide variety of leadership opportunities and philanthropy events that I have been able to be involved with on campus are countless because of my involvement with my sorority. Being involved in Greek life opens endless doors for personal growth and development.”

-Carissa Redeker, Gamma Phi Beta

“Joining a sorority has enhanced my college experience by giving me a family at Valpo and the encouragement to confidently take the next step in my life. The support and advice I have received from sisters has been invaluable in teaching me the importance of building strong relationships and trying new things all in the process of discovering more about myself and learning ways I can positively impact others.”

-Anonymous, Gamma Phi Beta

“I joined a sorority looking for all of the benefits; the promises of friendship and fun.  What I’ve found, however, has proved to be even more valuable. Greek life has challenged me to succeed in school work, to be more involved in the community, and to be a better leader. I know that life will continue to challenge me, and as it does I will have friendship and love of my sisters to support me along the way.”

-Rachel Christiansen, Gamma Phi Beta

“The Greek community is just that: a community composed of different people with a similar goal, which is to advance the feelings of brotherhood and sisterhood and to make a positive impact in the world.”

-Aaron Walter, Sigma Pi

“It’s an enriching and fulfilling experience that enables you to expand your horizons and better yourself.”

-Adam Shorts, Sigma Pi

“My Greek experience has helped me form a more proactive mind with regards to helping others. Giving time and energy in service to others with my brothers has been an experience that will influence me to be philanthropic for the rest of my life.”

-Brian Engebrecht, Sigma Pi

“Being Greek means bringing a TV outside in the fall to watch football with my brothers; it means playing volleyball with some of my best friends in the summer; sometimes, it even means the quarreling with my twenty roommates. Above all, it is the most meaningful experience of my life, and I wouldn’t trade it for anything.”

-Tom Bricker, Sigma Pi

“Being a member of Sigma Pi has given me an opportunity to experience living in an environment in which everyone helps everyone else out.”

-Carl Boschert, Sigma Pi

“I never realized my potential to get involved with the campus and the community until I joined a Greek organization.”

-Mike Jenkins, Sigma Pi