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Reframing can change our attitude but also our behavior. The Greek adviser who sees the student in his or her office as
just another appointment will handle that conversation differently than the adviser who frames it as possibly the greatest
opportunity he/she may ever have to push a young person to new heights. The second adviser probably won’t be glancing
at the clock or his or her e-mail inbox throughout the conversation.
And for those graduating soon, how are you framing this time in your life Will your next step be to just get a job or
something more Maybe it’s the first chapter in your manifesto on how to build a better world, for example.
So ask yourself, what kind of frame are you building for your fraternity experience For your life Is it something ordinary,
basic, and forgettable Or something truly majestic
I see a castle. Do you
From John Shertzer (Theta Chi), Fraternal Thoughts blog.
What does reframing fraternity mean for the following
Expand on these concepts in light of your own chapter and experience.
How can you reframe your attitude and behavior as well as that of your chapter for the following:
• Fraternity initiation as the starting line and not the finish line
• A little brother program as mentorship-building and not just friendship-building
• Becoming an alumnus as the time to accelerate fraternity and not to leave it behind
• Community service as a chance for members to clarify personal convictions and not just a PR opportunity
• Chapter meetings as a weekly chance to celebrate fraternity and not just a time to conduct business
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