Wearing Down the Semester

So my first year on the road as a Leadership Consultant for Phi Delta Theta is winding down. I'm definitely ready for four months in the office and to be able to recharge my battery before next year. Next year I will be doing something a little bit different but remaining with the Fraternity. I will be heading up our expansion efforts all around the nation and Canada. I enjoy working with our newest interest groups and colonies because you get to do more education. The guys are much more motivated and you see that passion in their eye about starting a Phi Delt chapter at their respective chapter. I have a week left on the road, but am getting closer to Oxford by the minute. I'll be at Kent State and Akron next week and then back to the office. I'm excited to bring in three new consultants and be able to see how they adapt to the position. I can't even explain the experience I have already had, and I do not regret one minute of it. I've been able to work for an organization I believe in 100%, travel the country, help other succeed, network with many great alumni, and catch up with old chapter brothers and friends. These are only a few things. I remember taking this position and getting grief from some people about the job. Why the hell would you want to work for the Fraternity? You only make ***** amount of dollars and they'll wear you out. You could make so much more money elsewhere. Fraternities are for college, grow up and get a real job. These people are those who will never get out of Iowa and see the world and I feel sorry for them. The things I've learned about myself in one year have been amazing, and I can feel myself maturing. I will always have a passion for this Fraternity because it has given me so much. One person that has definitely helped me the most throughout the year (besides family) has been my lovely girlfriend Tillie. I would probably be insane if it wasn't for her. It's been great, becuase we are able to vent to each other about everything. She's been my rock on the road, and I love her for that. Anyways, that's my mushy rant for the night. My advice for anyone who reads this is to get out and see the world. There is so much to see, and take advantage of being young. If you're old, retire and buy an RV.