Even 8,000 miles apart, Danielle and Nimisha found a friendship that helped Danielle overcome many challenges and led to an unforgettable journey to Nimisha’s home in Kolkata.

Looking back at my study abroad experience, I still find it surreal to connect with an AKPsi alumni who pledged over 12 semesters before me. 

As a reserved and shy individual, giving my commencement speech was uniquely challenging. However, AKPsi has shown me that leadership exists within everyone, not only conventional Type-A individuals.

I am incredibly grateful for my experience in AKPsi keeping me from transferring back to Montreal. As a senior, I can confidently say that being part of AKPsi has shaped my Tulane experience into a positive one.

At risk of sounding excessively sentimental, I confess that my younger self would be comforted to know that she eventually finds her people to love and be loved by. Her community. Her brotherhood.

Looking back a year later as a brother, I am a completely different person. The confidence I have now, and the overall knowledge of what I bring to the table is translated back to my entire rush and pledging process.

It was the first time I get to learn about the specific concepts: what is intersectionality, how to be an ally, and how to deal with the problem in reality.

Working hard for something that doesn’t exist yet is immensely difficult, but just a few people who genuinely believe in you can give you the motivation you need.

As cheesy as it sounds, I looked at everyone around me, and it felt like I had become a part of a new, huge family. Somehow, AKPsi took what was already one of my favorite songs and made me love it even more.

As a rising senior, I am proud to lead the organization that built me, and more than that, excited and honored at the chance to leave it in an even better place than I found it.

I would rush AKPsi a thousand times over and I would run for ECOMM a thousand times over if it meant getting to be a part of that.

Ultimately, this friendship of the good is brotherhood: a bond that goes beyond mere convenience or necessity, but a true sense of community that accepts you with open arms and motivates you to be your best self.

I may have joined to learn about professional skills, but I stayed for the people. I can rely on the brotherhood to be there for me, whenever.

I feel at home and at ease when we hang out on weekends and am encouraged to push myself when it’s time to get to work.

AKPsi gave me mentors I didn’t know I needed and friends that I can’t imagine not having today.

There is always something that is impressive about each brother because everyone in AKPsi is versatile and unique in their own ways -- it is truly an honor to be in this organization.

How many times are you willing to fail and admit defeat and still have the resolve to keep going? Are you willing to reach out to strangers, to humble yourself and ask for help?

I would have never had the confidence and humility to follow my dream of playing college football without my brothers in AKPsi.

The brothers in AKPsi push each other to reach new heights and give the resources necessary to do great things. I know for a fact that I wouldn’t have pursued some of my passions successfully without AKPsi’s help.

I was searching for an organization that could feel like a community. Having been in this organization for a year now, I can say that AKPsi has truly changed my experience on Tulane’s campus. I have made lifelong friends who encourage me to take risks and follow my passions.