FIJI Till I Die

Location: Scholars Lounge at the Thompson Library

Time: 7pm

Current Music Selection: Top 25

ME

My name is Nick Weaver and I am currently in my third year while studying electrical engineering at THE Ohio State University. I have been part of greek life since I joined in winter of '09. I am dyslexic (thank God for spell check). So ill try my hardest to spell everything right, but no promises. Another cool fact about me is I am left handed. My family is something I hold very close to my heart. My sister had a seizure a few years back and almost died, so i am very protective of her. I love my parents and grandparents. I miss my grandpa very much.

Ice Hockey has been a large passion of mine since I was a child, sadly unlike LeBitch I was not able to take my talents to anyplace (mostly because I am not good enough). I still skate and play when I get the chance. I am a Blue Jackets fan first and then a Red Wings fan second. A Bengals fan and a Cavs fan. I love Germany and would love to live there for a few years. I have taken German since I was in 7th grade and have been there twice. The first time I was there, the world cup was going on, might have been one of the craziest times in my life. One thing I hold very dear to my heart is my patriotism. I have no fear showing that I am an American. I am damn proud to be an American and a Phi Gamm.

Why FIJI

My experience with Phi Gamma Delta began long ago, when I was young I noticed a tattoo below my dads left ankle, he told me it was his fraternity. What I didn't know then was just how much FIJI was going to shape my life. When I graduated high school, the discussion came up if I was going to go greek or not. I had always heard the Animal House stories from my Dad and his friends, but I didn't know if I was really cut out for that. Surprisingly at no time did my dad pressure me into joining FIJI, or even going greek.

Coming to campus and exploring the different fraternities, I soon found myself questioning if I wanted to be part of greek life. Most of the houses were in shambles and it seemed that most people seemed to drink most of the day. Now don't get me wrong, I have nothing against drinking, but there is more to life. And just as I was about to give up I visited my Dad's fraternity, Phi Gamma Delta.

Here I found something completely different then the animal house version my Dad had told me of. The house was clean, the guys were nice and didn't seem to be pressuring me to join when they first met me. Soon I wasn't rushing anywhere, I was just making friends. I received my bid, and I have not looked back. I hold all of my brothers close to my heart. My Dad and his friends are very pleased that as they say made the right decision. My Dad and I are closer then ever. They are always pushing me to make myself better, whether its going to the gym, or studying. Without them I don't know where I would be.

This Class

I am looking forward to this class. This will be a great chance to get to know many of my brothers on a more personal level. While at the same time being able to discuss the problems of the greek community and how to change stereo types.