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Old 06-29-2008, 02:40 AM
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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 =)
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Old 06-29-2008, 02:48 AM
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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.
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Old 06-29-2008, 09:24 AM
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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 =)
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.
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Old 06-29-2008, 04:35 PM
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Yes and for that matter, it's too old to be in college. If you even have to ask, it's because you know.
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Old 06-29-2008, 07:00 PM
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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 =/
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Old 06-29-2008, 07:09 PM
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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.
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Old 06-29-2008, 07:22 PM
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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.
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Old 06-29-2008, 07:44 PM
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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.
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Old 06-29-2008, 08:00 PM
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I can only hope it's terrible enough to stop you from joining my fraternity.
Dude, i can handle anything
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Old 06-29-2008, 08:25 PM
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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.
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Old 06-29-2008, 08:58 PM
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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!
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Old 06-29-2008, 09:06 PM
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Well good. I hope you can handle rejection after you tell some brothers that you're a good-looking, pretty, blonde, 24 year old.
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.
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Old 06-29-2008, 09:20 PM
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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.

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Old 06-29-2008, 09:21 PM
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Old 06-29-2008, 09:36 PM
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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.

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.
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