Monday, June 2, 2014

Brother Interview: Ben Schwedes '00


This week's brother interview is on brother Ben Schwedes '00!

Basic Stuff: 
1. Your name, as you would prefer it to be stated?
Benjamin Richard Schwedes, prefer Ben

2. Your current location? 
West Chester, PA

3. Your Facebook/Twitter account links?
https://www.facebook.com/benjamin.r.schwedes 

Fraternity Stuff: 
4. Badge Number? 
22

5. Pledge Class Name? 
Colony Class Delta

6. Fraternity Nickname, if you remember it? 
Patton

7. Story behind how you got your nickname, if you remember it? 
Marc Chaty gave it to me, due to the fact that I love history and I was one of the crazier ones of the fraternity.

8. Your fondest memory of being a Phi Psi? 
CHARTERING! 

9. Your most embarrassing moment as a Phi Psi? 
There were many, LOL! 

10. Your proudest moment as a Phi Psi? 
Being a pledge educator, being the brother that people went to to get things done. 

11. Any unique memories from your time as a Phi Psi? 
Hanging out with guys like Armando Sorchini, Steve McDermott, John Herman and knowing that this was the time that was going to be the best of my life. 

12. Any fraternal advice you would give to an undergraduate Phi Psi today? 
Enjoy it while it lasts, once its gone, its gone. 

13. When was the last time you visited Rowan or the chapter? 
Four years ago for initiation. 

14. What is favorite event the chapter holds? 
Initiation and Formal.

15. Who's the 1 brother you want to reconnect with / see interviewed here? 
Already seen, Armando Sorchini. 

16. Name 1 friend you made in NJE you still keep in touch with...
John Herman, Ryan Wolvin, Lee Hoffman.

Career Stuff: 
17. Year you graduated from Rowan? 
2004 

18. Degree(s) you graduated Rowan with? 
Bachelor's Degree in History 

19. Any advanced degrees or certifications you have? 
N/A 

20. Your current occupation? 
Pennsylvania State Trooper 

21. Number of years in that occupation? 
6

22. Any career advice you would give to an undergraduate Phi Psi today? 
Always work your hardest in everything you set out to do. 

23. What's one piece of advice you'd give every undergraduate about networking?
Meet every person as if they can always help you, no matter what they do. 

Relationships/Family/Personal Stuff: 
24. Are you currently in a relationship? If so, with who and for how long? 
Yes, in a relationship, engaged to a wonderful woman named Aabha Suchak and have been with her for 21 months now. 

25. Do you have kids? If so, how old and their names? 
No kids yet. 

26. Hobbies that you are currently into? What do you like to do in your spare time? 
Weight lifting, running, video games of course, watching the Rangers and Giants, Fine dining, taking my fiancee out to dinner. 

27. Anything you would like to share with other brothers through the blog regarding your relationship/family/personal life?
Wedding coming next year guys, you better be ready.

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