Fraternity insight
Junior in high school with interest in joining a fraternity in college. Could you give me a insight of the greek life/ fraternity, share your own experiences if any.
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Insight
First let me say that you must do your research. It is very important that you learn about the fraternity, founding principles as well as history. I was eager and ready to pledge my freshmen year, but I knew I wasn't ready. I didn't want to jump into a fraternity, and then 5 years later not like the frat, because joing a fraternity is a life-long commitment with men of similar goals and values. My 2nd year in College I joined a fraternity, and have been loving it since, I can see myself 30 years from now still actively involved with the fraternity. The bond I share with brothers is crazy. My fraternity is like a support system, someone is always there, and you always have someonw to depend on. Just remember that joining a fraternity isn't about partying and wearing letters, you MUST WORK for the organization and give back.
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The best tip I can give you is to shop around. Visit all of the Fraternities you can, and weigh the pros and cons of each one. You will bond with these guys a lot The worst thing you could do would be to pick your Fraternity based on how nice the house looks or how many job connections you think you will get from joining. You can live in a nice house anywhere, and the people in your Fraternity won't give you any job connections if you never establish a close relationship with them in the first place. |
Go through rush, and if you still dont feel as if you know which to pick be honest with them. Most will not hold it against you.
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- Rush LOTS of houses (if applicable) Find one that fits you, don't join for the sake of letter - Do NOT, I repeat, do NOT pledge your first semester. Make independent friends and watch what people who do pledge go through. - don't drink heavily durring rush. (note, I didn't say don't drink at all) You actually have to remember your nights in order to actually know if you want to join these men (and possibly women) in eternal bonds of brotherhood. - Hit up the smaller houses. Not that big houses are bad, but there are some gems to be found in smaller houses. They are also very different. - If/when you rush, bid, pledge et cetera be sure to keep non-greek and other greek friends. Don't let the house you're joining consume your life. There may be a time later you will want to get away from fraternity drama - Don't listen to what other people tell you about other houses. We are all greeks, show some respect. Also, think for yourself and don't be a sheep. Don't just rush the houses where the other peopleon your dorm floor are. Most importantly HAVE FUN AND BE SAFE! |
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Actually it is an NIC group but I don't understand how they swing the co-ed thing either.
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That's something I would've said. Plus, if it's co-ed and non-NPC, it's probably more like 98%. Along with what she said, your more likely to need to rush as a freshman in the fall semester (Unless they only allow spring rush), than as sophmore in terms of competitiveness. Oh and... Quote:
Now that I'm all graduated I can say these things. |
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