Greek life question: Is 24 too old to rush a fraternity?
 

Hello everyone,

I am 24 years old and a Junior at my university studying pre-med. Don't ask me why I havent graduated yet, truth be told i get tired of having to explain that. I had previously changed my major and it was a while before I became DECISIVE about what I wanted to do career-wise.

Anyway, I am writing because I have had interest in greek life since I started college. I DID get invited to rush one of the fraternities a couple years ago, but didnt go because I was not sure if I was ready (long story). But I have looked extensively into what greek life is all about (some of my relatives were greek in college) and have come across a lot of positive (and unfortunately negative) information. Nonetheless I'm still interested in the possibility, if there still is one.

The question is, at 24 years old is it too late to be considered? I'm asking because I know that a lot of students join at 18 or 19 and some in their first semester in college. I'm not trying to brag (but it will sound like I am, I know) but I am very good looking, get good grades, athletic, I'm a member of the student government at my school, and I still LOOK like I'm about 15 or 16 ( no joke, I routinely get mistaken for a highschooler). Does any of this help or did I simply wait too long? Any advice would be greatly appreciated. And thanks!

P.s. -- some of you might ask my reason for wanting to join, and that's welcome, in short, I wish to maximise the rest of my undergrad experience, and help broaden my career chances, which I believe I will do either way, but again, this is still something of interest to me =)

I say give it a try. You aren't that much older then some people I know who have pledged. Also it looks like you are very involved on campus which is always a plus.

Now that the 4 year olds are done, sure go ahead and rush. Even some of the really good houses take juniors and seniors occasionally and 24 isn't much older than some of the brothers who will be in the house still.

Yes and for that matter, it's too old to be in college. If you even have to ask, it's because you know.

Well I guess it's a good thing that I don't look like I'm even old enough to be in college yet then, eh?

I'm planning on going into medical school and that will take time, everyone has their own timetable for these things. You don't have to judge.

Honestly, I always thought 24 was still very young but I guess I was wrong =/

I don't think you have a shot. You're 24 years old and gay.
I hope you go to a school in San Fran.

Does your fraternity know you're throwing around garbage like that? THat's a terrible representation if I do say so, ya.

I can only hope it's terrible enough to stop you from joining my fraternity.

Dude, i can handle anything

Well good. I hope you can handle rejection after you tell some brothers that you're a good-looking, pretty, blonde, 24 year old.

Zing!

You're 21 right? I bet I look younger than you, and I could probably get more girls too. Not even kidding. I'm guessing you drink too. And in 10 years when I'm a doctor and still look like im in my 20s and you cant find a job and look 40 we'll see who's going somewhere.

No wonder you won't say what fraternity you're in because you don't want them to find out you're spewing crap contrary to what greek life is supposed to be about. You're not a greek brother, you're a "fratboy", just the type that my greek friends hate.

Brosephina, I know what chapter he's in and it's not even one of the extremely fratty ones. In my opinion reading how you talk to him and the opinion about the fraternity system you seem to have, you don't really belong in the greek community. I dunno if you're gay or not, but if so that right there keeps you from a bid at my chapter (and many many others). So does the fact that not only are you old, most of the brothers could have completed undergrad twice before they reach the age when you'll have completed it once.

In ten years you'll be 34 and looking for your first job as a doctor. Even if he goes to law school he'll have already been practicing for probably 6 years (and be 2-4 years younger than you). Who's "going somewhere" again? Maybe if you are really serious about med school you would know you still have a very damn long time before you become a doctor. You still have 2 years of undergrad, 4 years of med school and 3-7 years of residency depending on what you want to do.

And yes, I drink. Was that thought supposed to be going somewhere? Was it supposed to reflect badly on him? If so, maybe before you rush you should know that you're going to have a hard time finding many greeks, particularly guys, who don't.

Edited because I'm embarassed for having an internet fight.

First of all no, I'm not gay, I dont understand what gave you that idea.

And yes I already know it will be a while before I practice, where's the relevence in mentioning that? I am going to get into a good medical school, whether I go greek or not. and 2 - 4 years is not big age difference, so unless he is as smart as me which i HIGHLY doubt, I could probably run circles around him careerwise even if he finishes school first.

It's not that he drinks, it's that he comes off as the type of guy that only cares about that. I know the type, these guys pass the prime of their lives before they are 30 and are nobody afterwards. I actually have a good opinion about the fraternity system, it's the few people that give it a bad name (like this jerk) that me, and my greek friends have a problem with.

So think what you want, maybe if you saw what I look like, or what I'm capable of writing, or my tennis game, you'd be more impressed. But I'm done with you.

Yes back away, spoken like a true nouveau riche which you probably dont know what that is because that's what you are and they are blissfully unaware of the term. Tell me does your father drive a Ford F150 because despite the ability he lacks the taste to buy a Mercedes?

I dunno, referring to yourself as a "Pretty Boy" certainly makes you seem gay. And you're a douche, by the way, to assume that you're significantly smarter than him. If that's the case why the hell are you a 24 year old junior? That would seem to suggest quite the opposite, that you are in fact a dumbass.

Ok, so far I know that you think you're pretty, write like an insecure fool, and probably suck at tennis to be completely honest plus golf, squash and sailing are all infinitely frattier, you "new money" (oh wow, I know what it means) prick.

Oh, and unless you're driving the McLaren models, you can get a much better car for your money than a Mercedes. If you want a foreign car that leaks oil and needs repairing twice a year at least get a Land Rover and set yourself apart from the brokers assistants, peasant. You would know that if you weren't so nouveau riche.

You should know that not everyone knows what they want to be the day they step onto the university, it doesnt mean they are not smart, Jethro. Also I started primary school a year late for reasons beyond my control, insensitive twat.

And i DO drive an SLR McLaren, surprise surprise. And my tennis game is very good I use semi-Western grip and can smash like nobody's business, you probably couldnt even do that with the beginner's Eastern forehand. And the property I will inherit is worth more than what you'll make in your life.

I KNOW I'm pretty, nothing gay about having a pretty face, just the face God gave me and girls seem to like it.

Go back to your Ford pickups, bud light, nascar, and "Git r' done" how-to manuals teaching you how to build second rate motorcycles you could have bought for $500 at the lots on the "wrong" side of the tracks. I'd hate to see you miss out on a fun-filled day of talking with your friends about what "makes a true American man" and the "advantages" of looking like an unshaven, thick browed, ape who looks like he's been in prison for two years. I would be monumentally surprised if you were any different than that. So unless you have an IQ of over 140, can speak 4 languages, play four different instruments, and are planning embarking into politics, you are talking way out of your league. Auf Wiedersehen, Adios, Hey då, and good bye, you nobody. =)

Allright, sorry. I withdraw from this argument though I do not concede. Enough is enough though.

Really? i was just about to get the rulers.

I am fluent in 2 languages (English and Spanish) and I'm learning a 3rd (German) and considering taking up a 4th (another of the Romance languages, probably Italian), although I don't know why that matters since it's kind of a worthless skill in the US. I think NASCAR is boring, but I'll watch the last ten laps if I'm having a bloody mary for Sunday Funday, Fords blow (GMC is the only American brand worth spit and only barely then), I hate redneck comedy and I think motorcycles are for gelled up douches.

But now that we got that out of the way, I still think you suck. I'll be within a few months of finishing LAW SCHOOL when I'm your age. That age diference is more than you not knowing what you want to do.

Oh, and medicine isn't exactly a great transition into politics, it worked for Frist not because he was a doctor, but because his family owned the largest hospital firm in the nation.

And once again, I don't care about tennis. Golf, sailing and power boating, bird hunting and saltwater fishing are my sports.

Oh, and I call bulls**t. Anyone with a McLaren is already in a fraternity through a multiple legacy (or if he's new money, through reccomendations of pals at the country club). Even if that wasn't the case they wouldn't be asking for advice on an internet forum.

We've all seen Van Wilder brosephus, maybe next time see if you can slide by basing your life story on PCU instead. Because at my house we're looking for "Definite Mayflower material."

Really? cause I havent, have a nice life

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You should come and chat with us in the medical thread. It doesn't matter if you're gay. We'll still chat with ya. mkay? :p:p:p

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