Why I Come To Cabo

Of course, you can question my claim that I escape the often gray skies and chilly days of Ohio to help fraternity men become better men on the beach in the wonderful sun of Cabo San Lucas, Mexico. Furthermore, you may wonder what, if anything, a college student may have to gain from a week in such an obvious spring break town. In 2005 when I traveled to Cabo for the first time, I wondered the same thing.

My answer came around 10pm last night as I stood with six undergraduates at our hotel. As we were talking, an alumnus walked by and said hello. For the next forty five minutes, the men talked to him and asked him questions about how he'd gotten through college, the work he does and how his business impacts the economy. He told us about his hobbies and a little bit about his life. As he walked away, the guys looked at me and smiled. One of them said to me, "It's so cool that he just took time to talk to us."

The American Leadership Academy in Cabo San Lucas is an opportunity for our members to learn and challenge themselves. They have a chance to interact with people that they may otherwise never get to talk to. All of this can take place during sessions each day or while sitting on the beach, by the pool or at dinner.

So while I may travel back to Athens, Ohio this Sunday a little darker and a bit more refreshed, that's not necessarily the reason I go to Cabo. It's just an outstanding benefit of a much greater experience.