greek/party life????? - Page 2

blkwebman1919 · #1 08-02-2006, 11:58 PM

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Originally Posted by Drolefille

Can you perp being a PNM?

I guess if you want, you can perpetrate anything, even being a "high school graduate looking to join the first pot-smoking fraternity they see"...

PhrozenGod01 · #2 08-02-2006, 11:15 AM

Don't join a fraternity for that. In fact, avoid Arizona State. Enroll at Colorado State (They have a rolling enrollment option) or a Northern school and join their Ski/Snowboarding club. You'll probably find a bunch of friends who have your same interests. Or, the first day at Arizona State, light one up in your dorm room, with the door open. You'll find what you're looking for.

adpiucf · #3 08-02-2006, 12:14 PM

ASU throws good parties. You'll meet plenty of college students who like to party and live it up. But as a rule, the people do the partying, drinking, etc. Not the actual fraternities. If you join a fraternity, you will be subject to meeting GPA requirements, turning in study hours (possibly), community service and being a responsible person. They do throw parties; the new members are often the ones doing the set up and clean up. No fraternity values parties and beer and pot. These are national organizatons steeped in tradition (some more than 200 years old!). Many alumni are actively involved in programming which includes values such as brotherhood, service and scholarship. I am sure, however, at ASU or any college you will meet people fraternity men or not, who value parties and beer and pot as much as you do.

Don't join a fraternity for the parties. You won't be disappointed by the social aspect-- there are parties, date functions, formals and mixers with sororities. Not to mention football games, road trips and intramural sports. But there are also a lot of rules. There may be a handful of members in a chapter you join who enjoy alternative recreational activities. But fraternities are also mentored by alumni advisers and they engage in regular programming to encourage good lifestyle and academic choices.

Make sure you know what you are getting into. It's not just about parties.

chopperLI905 · #4 08-02-2006, 07:25 PM

Mike, if you want to party your a## off join the army, get stationed at a brand new unit, and enjoy. I would like to say that I have partied more now that I am active duty in the Army then I did while in school and was active in Lambda Chi Alpha. I also know a guy that just schewed his life over bc of his partying. I will give you one piece of advice that I have learned over the last 3 years. It doesnt pay to party to every weekend you miss out on the best part of life. But if you must drink and smoke everyday dont join a fraternity but join the Ski and Snowboard Club or the Whitewater Rafting Club.

kathykd2005 · #5 08-02-2006, 04:45 PM

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Originally Posted by money_mike

I'll be completely honest i partied my fuckin brain out in high school and somehow managed to come out with a 3.2 gpa so im going off to Arizona state University in a couple weeks.

My question is how is the party life in fraternities? I mean i want to drink as much beer and smoke as much pot as i possibly can in four years, cuz after that its time to grow up and be responsible, im just worried that greek life won't be as crazy as i want it to be. I mean i know ill make close friends no matter what, but the best memories with friends are always the f***ed up times. and i would want to join a fraternity that values parties and beer and pot as much as i do.

Any input on the greek party life would help??

Although I do feel what you said is a bit immature and should definitely be pointed out as such, I do genuinely believe you want to learn more about fraternities. Just so you know, life will change a lot in college. It's not going to be like high school, so be prepared. If you want your life to stay like it is now, you might want to go to a community college, and continue hanging out with your high school friends.

For info about your college's fraternities, try this page: http://www.asu.edu/studentaffairs/mu/greeklife/

Just so you know, most fraternities and sororities were established in the 19th century, and value brotherhood and sisterhood, not partying. However, depending upon the fraternity that you choose to join, these can be added benefits, along with meeting individuals that you enjoy being with and can learn from. For instance, my brother, cousin, and sister-in-law were all Greek, and all had different experiences from mine. Keep an open mind when choosing your Greek organization, if you choose to join one at all, after recruitment.