Base Camp offers a unique leadership experience for Lehigh University fraternity and sorority members. Participants with different experiences and backgrounds will engage in a variety of exercises and activities, called to play the role of both the teacher and the learner at different times throughout the weekend. Base Camp will be a setting to foster authentic conversations about the reality of our fraternity and sorority community, while allowing participants to develop relationships and meaningful support networks to aid them through their present and future leadership challenges.
Meet Malini Ray, Chapter President of Zeta Tau Alpha!
Malini shares a reflection on her Base Camp experience from earlier this semester...
Malini shares a reflection on her Base Camp experience from earlier this semester...
Going into Base Camp, I wasn't sure what to expect because I wasn't close with other chapter leaders or council exec members. But what I got out of it was more than I could have asked for. The first night, I found myself confiding in other chapter presidents because I already felt like a had a support system behind me right when I met them. We talked about the challenges we face as leaders and how they intersect with our identities, which was really special to me. As a woman of color in leadership, I can often find myself doubting my abilities or letting stereotypes get to me, but talking about these struggles helped me realize that my peers understand my identity and often share similar thoughts.
Throughout the next few days, we went through fun team-building activities where I got to know everyone, and constructive reflection activities too. We played games, collaborated on ways we can improve Greek Life, and learned more about all three Greek councils. Throughout all of the problem-solving discussions and silly moments, I realized that the Greek Community means one thing to me: support. Whether you're a member of CGC, IFC, or Panhel, I know my fellow members always have my back. I can't wait for a successful year with everyone and am so grateful to the new OFSA staff for leading us through everything while juggling their transitions at Lehigh!