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framos37

04-14-2012 10:28 PM

Some Concerns

So I just need some quick help. I'm transferring to one of the larger Big XII schools as a Sophomore from a small private school in MA (2,000 Students). Frat life up here is almost non-existent compared to other schools around the nation. My friend currently goes to TCU and got me interested in the fraternity life. My question is will being this far out of state as a Sophomore jeopardize me? Also, I was born in Brazil but have lived in MA my whole life. That hurt my chances more? Should I keep that quiet?

Thanks a bunch

lucgreek

04-22-2012 04:58 PM

It depends on your school. Rush at TCU is different than rush at, say, Iowa State, which is probably different than rush at the school in MA.

lucgreek

04-23-2012 07:17 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Fraternityguru (Post 2140806)

If during the rush process you tell them things that they don't like, then that's their problem. It would be a group you wouldn't want to be part of anyway.

This is bad advice. Actually, this is pretty awful advice.

lucgreek

04-23-2012 07:49 PM

First impressions are everything. PNMs should exercise discretion on what they choose to share. Lying is bad, yes. But hiding or not mentioning information is using discretion.

Ex: If you're a hardcore conservative and most of a fraternity you want to join are hardcore liberals, I wouldn't bring up my political affiliation during rush.

FSUZeta

04-23-2012 08:14 PM

Hi fraternityguru,

I saw another post of yours in which you were soliciting current or former high school fraternity or sorority members. Just wanted to let you know that this site is mainly for current collegiate members of sororities or fraternities and their alumni, or students who will be participating in collegiate recruitment. Not saying there are not some folks here who were also members of hs sororities or fraternities-just saying that that is not the focus of this site.

By the way, I see you are offering recruitment info. What fraternity are you a member of?

AnotherKD

04-23-2012 08:14 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Fraternityguru (Post 2140858)

I guess what I meant was that I wouldn't try to hide anything from the houses I would rush. Yes, I guess you don't offer any information unless asked. My feeling is that the house you rush you want to feel apart of and feel like family. You need to be comfortable with the members and they should feel comfortable with you.

I they ask a question tell them an honest answer. Political, religious, beliefs and such should be things that shouldn't deny potential membership, nor should the rushee not feel like its a house he may not to belong.

Jhmo.

Are you a member of a fraternity? Or just doing research on high school orgs?

AnotherKD

04-23-2012 08:15 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by FSUZeta (Post 2140861)

Jinx!!!! ;)

FSUZeta

04-23-2012 08:16 PM

ya got me...coke or pepsi?

AnotherKD

04-23-2012 08:18 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by FSUZeta (Post 2140864)

ya got me...coke or pepsi?

Coke, my dear, and make it full-calorie. ;)

But I will treat you sine you worded it so much better. I guess brevity is key when typing on a phone.

FSUZeta

04-23-2012 08:19 PM

ok-i'll take diet coke, please. your's is in the mail:-)

Psi U MC Vito

04-23-2012 08:23 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by AnotherKD (Post 2140862)

Are you a member of a fraternity? Or just doing research on high school orgs?

It's the badge guy.

FSUZeta

04-23-2012 08:36 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Fraternityguru (Post 2140871)

I am a member of Phi Mu Alpha Sinfonia.

And yes, I am giving recruitment advise. Is that a problem?Only if you have not experienced recruitment yourself.

As for my other post....why being it up here? I would be happy to answer questions in that forum....thanksI don't recall asking you any questions about your post in another forum. I was merely politely trying to tell you that this is a site for grownups, not high schoolers, so you might need to seek your answers for your "publication" elsewhere

This forum was about recruitment questions.....

And yes, I am giving recruitment advise. Is that a problem?Only if you have not experienced recruitment yourself.

As for my other post....why being it up here? I would be happy to answer questions in that forum....thanksI don't recall asking you any questions about your post in another forum. I was merely politely trying to tell you that this is a site for grownups, not high schoolers, so you might need to seek your answers for your "publication" elsewhere

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