Zetaversary Reflection and Experience with Zeta Phi Beta

Introduction

• Celebration of Zetaversary: March 9, 2016.
• Four years with Zeta Phi Beta Sorority Incorporated.

Joining the Sorority

• Joined during sophomore year in college, Spring 2016.
• Small chapter: Only two members initially.
• Assumed leadership as President for junior and senior years.

Challenges Faced

• Extensive workload managing studies, jobs, and sorority responsibilities.
• Member studied abroad, leaving the speaker alone to manage the chapter.
• Experience of stress and regret during these times.

Chapter Reactivation

• Reactivated the chapter with another member after a period of inactivity.
• Felt isolation due to the chapter's small size and location.

Post-Graduation Experience

• Joined a graduate chapter, disliked the experience.
• Plans to engage more with local chapter at the college.

Reflections on Regret

• Regret over joining a small, isolated chapter with heavy responsibilities.
• Felt there was a lack of sisterhood and connections.
• Over time, realized positive impacts on personal development:
  • Communication skills.
  • Self-motivation and independence.

Advocacy for Greek Life

• Despite regrets, remains an advocate for Greek life, especially Black Greek life.
• Highlights the lifelong commitment of joining a sorority.
• Emphasizes Greek life's role as a business with responsibilities beyond undergrad.

Conclusion

• Encourages prospective members to consider lifelong implications.
• Admits to regrets but acknowledges personal growth and development from the experience.
• Stresses the importance of weighing pros and cons before committing.
• Ends with a note to viewers about the reflective nature of the video.