Before university, my leadership opportunities had been few and far between. Once I joined the fraternity, I was immediately thrust in a leadership position and challenged in a number of ways. During my four years as an active member of Delta Pi, I developed skills in coordinating groups of people, managing events, networking, building consensus, selling a vision and inspiring others. The results of four years of hard work were countless unforgettable memories with great friends, as well as a new and improved ‘me’.
The skills I gained as a leader in Delta Pi easily transferred to other areas of my life. In my third year, I leveraged my experiences in the fraternity and became the President of the Psychology Students’ Association. The following year, I ran as President of the student federation and came in close second (losing by less than 0.1% of votes). After my university years, my leadership journey continued with an internship in Cameroon in West Africa, the creation of a small business and my job at one of the world’s top leadership development companies.
I credit my time in the fraternity as the main driver behind my development as a leader and, consequently, the key to my professional success.
JP Michel – Sigma Alpha Class
