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Originally posted by TEXASams
Hi. I'm new in this forum. I'm going to the University of Texas at Austin in the fall. Everyone expects me to join ZBT (Jewish, they have the highest GPA on campus; they'd have good contacts for later, etc.). Only thing is, I couldn't find much in common with them when I visited! I'm looking for a fraternity where the guys are pretty athletic. I played most of the Varsity sports in high school, and even if I decide not to play intramurals or club ball, I like talking to guys who like and understand sports. Does anyone know any good fraternities there who have this quality, but the guys are intelligent also?
Thanks!
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I would tell you to look into Alpha Epsilon Pi. The chapter is refounded but still has a history at Austin back to 1939. The reason why I recommended it to you is that you can get the Jewish environment (the only Jewish fraternity nationally actually), the rich history, the strong national expansion (25% increase in chapters in the last 4 years) and the ability to come in and make a difference.
You can pull in guys like you - the athletic guys, the smart guys and you will be a part of something bigger. You won't be just following - just signing up with whomever and forgetting about your experience after 4 years, you'd be leading and joining something you will enjoy for a lifetime.
-Rudey
--But leading isn't for everyone.