Question on Membership and Transferring Schools

[James]

Dude, are you sure you can handle Rushing again? You cry an awful lot for a non a pre-pubescent male.

That being said. They don't need to know you pledged before, so if you tell them its on you.

[Jestor]

Originally posted by James
Dude, are you sure you can handle Rushing again? You cry an awful lot for a non a pre-pubescent male.

That being said. They don't need to know you pledged before, so if you tell them its on you.

I do? I didn't know my name was Dick Vermeil.

That being said, I loved Rush. It was one of the greatest experiences of my life and I look forward to doing it again, even in Informal form.

And good point.

[Jestor]

Originally posted by copacabana
If it were me, I wouldn't say anything outright. Your depledging was justified, but it might make you sound like you're not committed. I've had friends who re-rushed sororities after depledging (at the same school, so it was a known fact) and they got cut almost instantly.)

Good point. I'll not mention it then unless directly asked about it.

[ASAlady]

I wouldn't mention it at all. Unless of course they ask if you did anything with greek life at your old school or why you didn't pledge then. Then you can just say you knew you were going to transfer so you decided it wasn't the best choice to cross over. But I wouldn't say anything unless it is brought up, and chances are it won't be.
Good luck and I hope you find what you are looking for.

[Buttonz]

Good luck. Can I ask where your transfering to?

[Jestor]

Thanks for the well-wishes.. and as for where I'm transferring to, I'd prefer not to say right now... the whole discretion being the better of valour bit. I do plan on making a recruitment thread about the experience of Informal Rush, though and if/when I get a bid and accept into one of the fraternities there, I'll reveal it then.

Incidentally how is COB/COR/Informal Rush usually done fraternity-wise? From what I've read around here, sororities seem to have specific events set up, but I know they tend to be more stringent as a whole as opposed to the male side of things, so I figured I'd ask for a general overview.

[GeekyPenguin]

Originally posted by Jestor
Thanks for the well-wishes.. and as for where I'm transferring to, I'd prefer not to say right now... the whole discretion being the better of valour bit. I do plan on making a recruitment thread about the experience of Informal Rush, though and if/when I get a bid and accept into one of the fraternities there, I'll reveal it then.

Incidentally how is COB/COR/Informal Rush usually done fraternity-wise? From what I've read around here, sororities seem to have specific events set up, but I know they tend to be more stringent as a whole as opposed to the male side of things, so I figured I'd ask for a general overview.

If it is the campus I think it is, they'll put flyers up. You'll hang out at their house or go do some other activity with them.

Also, if it is the campus I think it is, be very very wary of the local organizations.

[Jestor]

Originally posted by GeekyPenguin
If it is the campus I think it is, they'll put flyers up. You'll hang out at their house or go do some other activity with them.

Also, if it is the campus I think it is, be very very wary of the local organizations.

I prefer the tradition and networking possibilities that a national fraternity offers and that's all the campus I'm going to has.

But thanks for the advice.

[GeekyPenguin]

Originally posted by Jestor
I prefer the tradition and networking possibilities that a national fraternity offers and that's all the campus I'm going to has.

But thanks for the advice.

You pretty much just outed where you were going. I'd still be weary of hazing, it's a big problem in Wisconsin.

[Little E]

Originally posted by Jestor
Thanks for the well-wishes.. and as for where I'm transferring to, I'd prefer not to say right now... the whole discretion being the better of valour bit. I do plan on making a recruitment thread about the experience of Informal Rush, though and if/when I get a bid and accept into one of the fraternities there, I'll reveal it then.

Incidentally how is COB/COR/Informal Rush usually done fraternity-wise? From what I've read around here, sororities seem to have specific events set up, but I know they tend to be more stringent as a whole as opposed to the male side of things, so I figured I'd ask for a general overview.

GeekyPenguin is way right be careful of hazing. One downside to casual nature of Greek life in WI is that it can go pretty unmonitored. I've heard some interesting stories from HS friends who stayed in state and went Greek.
Good Luck and stay warm!!!!!!


I totally miss WI so I'm way jealous...

[Tom Earp]

Jestor, I really think You are out in left field.

Try the Military. Need some growing up to do.

You have the Problem and only You from what I see.

Either Your are Full of it or you dont have a clue.

[ASAlady]

Originally posted by Tom Earp
Jestor, I really think You are out in left field.

Try the Military. Need some growing up to do.

You have the Problem and only You from what I see.

Either Your are Full of it or you dont have a clue.

Tom, what in the world are you talking about? Jestor realized he didn't like his school and wants to transfer, but still wants to be a part of greek life. What's the big deal? He is just seeing what is out there. He is weighing his options. Sheesh. Sometimes people on this board act absolutely ridiculous. Jestor, follow your heart, with your school, your major, and if you decide to pursue greek life or not.

[GeekyPenguin]

Originally posted by ASAlady
Tom, what in the world are you talking about? Jestor realized he didn't like his school and wants to transfer, but still wants to be a part of greek life. What's the big deal? He is just seeing what is out there. He is weighing his options. Sheesh. Sometimes people on this board act absolutely ridiculous. Jestor, follow your heart, with your school, your major, and if you decide to pursue greek life or not.

This will be the FIFTH school Jestor has attended. That is a substantial amount.

[Jestor]

Yeah, it's the fifth school... but the first school I went to was a total mistake, the second one was a case where no place else would take me after I screwed up the first one... third one was after I finally bombed out of the second one... and that's where I got my Associate's degree (as it was a two year school).

Fourth one would have been my last one, but like I pointed out earlier, they didn't have the major I was looking for when I finally figured out what I want to do with my life.

Look, I screwed up majorly twice early on in my college life. I know that. There were some personal difficulties I had to work and as a result of some unwise choices during those early periods, I've had to battle uphill ever since, both in terms of other schools and in terms of other people, the former whom have natural red flags up, the latter of whom have reactions similiar to what Tom voiced.

For what it's worth, the last three years I've carried a 3.5 or better all six semesters, and as of right now, I have a 3.25 going this semester.

So yeah, I'd say I've turned it around. If Wyoming offered anything like the major I'm looking for, I'd stay here, but it doesn't and I can't help that.

Sorry if I came on strong here, but that did bother me a bit.

Also, thanks for the warning on hazing. I'll keep an eye out for it as I'm going through Informal this spring.

[ASAlady]

Sorry, Tom. I didn't realize that Jestor changes schools quite often. However, I don't think saying the military is a very nice way of telling someone they should grow up.
Jestor, maybe college is not for you? Have you thought about taking some time off, or even using your Associates degree in a job? I may be wrong but it seems as though you are trying to find a way to fit in and you see greek life as being a good way to do that. Although it is, greek life is not everything. I love my sorority more than anything and I do not regret my decision to join, however there is a lot more out there in life. Just a thought.