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Delta Epsilon Psi, three Greek letters that individually mean nothing, but together mean more than any fathomable amount to me and any other brother. As an Indian-American from an entirely White American area growing up, there was no way I was going to join a South Asian Fraternity. After enrolling into my current university, I was rushed by many different Greek organizations starting itself from the Summer Orientation. But when I met the brothers of Delta Epsilon Psi, I knew that the other fraternities were not the best fit for me. The men of Delta Epsilon Psi were the men I wanted to be associated with; a friend circle that my parents would approve of, and I could enjoy the company of.

I pledged and crossed into Delta Epsilon Psi in the Fall of 2010. Working hard to get the approval of such important men, having the pillars instilled in me and learning more about my culture than I would have expected. I was the only “white washed” pledge, yet everything in my past was naught in comparison to that Delta Epsilon Psi has given me opportunity to become. I came out with three pillars branded in my mind that has given me reason to do better than anything I could wish for. Brotherhood, Discipline and Commitment, have been things that were instilled in me not a birth but at rebirth. I was reborn a brother of Delta Epsilon Psi, with a new name and a number that is representative of what I have done and what I can become.

When I go back home, a land that only one other brother I know of is from, I wear my tags proudly for what I have done. My friends from childhood both inspired and jealous of my letters on my chest, because of the respectful pride we show. I may have started an American Born Confused Desi, a boy who knew nothing more of his culture than words written on paper or songs sang from singers' mouths, but after pledging Delta Epsilon Psi, I ended up an American Born Convinced Desi, a man who is convinced that doors have been opened after joining a fraternity best fit for him.

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