Question on Rushing in my 30s (Fraternity)

[emb021]

Originally Posted by Kato

I am hoping that there might be some observations (from your perspectives) on my particular situation:

I will be transferring from a JC to the University of Washington in the fall and am strongly considering rushing a fraternity.

I am 33 years old and married, and am finishing up my bachelor's after several years sidetracked between work and family.

I guess my question is simple: As a 30 something would I be viewed as some kind of freak if I attempted to rush? I've read anecdotes here and there that for fraternities it is not totally unheard of (unlike sororities), but hope that some of you might be able to tell me your thoughts on the subject directly.

I pledged as a 30-something grad student. I was not the oldest active in the chapter. Another guy was older, and he had a kid.

However, I joined Alpha Phi Omega, co-ed National Service Fraternity, not a social, so that is a little different. Most APO chapters are open to having non-traditional student pledge and activate.

[nate2512]

Originally Posted by emb021

I pledged as a 30-something grad student. I was not the oldest active in the chapter. Another guy was older, and he had a kid.

However, I joined Alpha Phi Omega, co-ed National Service Fraternity, not a social, so that really doesn't pertain to what you are asking. Most APO chapters are open to having non-traditional student pledge and activate.

hey look, i fixed it.

[emb021]

Originally Posted by nate2512

hey look, i fixed it.

No you didn't. You're just being a jerk. Nothing in the original post said only socials.

Originally Posted by emb021

No you didn't. You're just being a jerk. Nothing in the original post said only socials.

While he didn't indicate social fraternities, I got the impression that's what he was interested in.

[emb021]

Originally Posted by OTW

While he didn't indicate social fraternities, I got the impression that's what he was interested in.

It could also be he's not aware of other possibilities. Too many think socials are the only kind of GLOs.

Another poster mentioned professionals, which is another possibility as well. (but will leave that avenue to those more knowledgeable about them).

Originally Posted by emb021

It could also be he's not aware of other possibilities. Too many think socials are the only kind of GLOs.

Another poster mentioned professionals, which is another possibility as well. (but will leave that avenue to those more knowledgeable about them).

Absolutely. Before GC, I was only aware of NPC, NIC, and NPHC organizations (thanks to my pledge manual). I wasn't aware of service and professional groups.

[UGAalum94]

Who knows though, it may turn out that APO is a great option for him.

It wasn't like it was presented as a social fraternity.

And that "fixed it for you" crap is just lame. There are plenty of other frat boards for that. It's not even funny smartassity.

[RU OX Alum]

Originally Posted by emb021

No you didn't. You're just being a jerk. Nothing in the original post said only socials.

that's what people mean when they say "fraternity"

[Senusret I]

Originally Posted by RU OX Alum

that's what people mean when they say "fraternity"

I am part of "people" and that's not what I mean.

[nate2512]

Originally Posted by Senusret I

I am part of "people" and that's not what I mean.

No, you aren't part of people, you are part of "i think i know every damn thing there is to know about fraternities and i have my head stuck so far up my ass being technical that i miss the point of peoples posts."

[Senusret I]

Originally Posted by nate2512

No, you aren't part of people, you are part of "i think i know every damn thing there is to know about fraternities and i have my head stuck so far up my ass being technical that i miss the point of peoples posts."

I don't miss the point. The points are usually wrong or ill-informed. You're more than familiar with giving those kinds.