HereICome's FRATERNITY Rush Thread!!!

[PeppyGPhiB]

Originally Posted by HereICome

Rush starts tomorrow and my final decision is to rush for 5 fraternities. I'll name them after 5 continents.

America
Africa
Asia
Australia
Europe

Hehe just wanted to point out that "America" is not a continent

[Stef the Pef]

Originally Posted by PeppyGPhiB

Hehe just wanted to point out that "America" is not a continent

It's the combination of two continents, so it oughta count...sort of...kind of...eh, it works. Good luck, HereICome!

[HereICome]

I'm kind of disappointed right now. I had a favorite chapter before the rush started which was "America" but now I don't like them at all. Today in the campus all fraternities had stands and they were handing out brochures, fliers and cards with information about their rush events while this one chapter didn't have any fliers or any information on their events. They had like 8 guys wearing their colors standing there chatting amongst their selves and whenever someone approached them to ask questions or anything they wouldn't even bother stopping chatting with each other and answering questions. Ironically these guys claim to be the first and only "non-secret" fraternity in the nation. I doubt they want to recruit anyone this semester.

[AGDem]

Originally Posted by HereICome

I'm kind of disappointed right now. I had a favorite chapter before the rush started which was "America" but now I don't like them at all. Today in the campus all fraternities had stands and they were handing out brochures, fliers and cards with information about their rush events while this one chapter didn't have any fliers or any information on their events. They had like 8 guys wearing their colors standing there chatting amongst their selves and whenever someone approached them to ask questions or anything they wouldn't even bother stopping chatting with each other and answering questions. Ironically these guys claim to be the first and only "non-secret" fraternity in the nation. I doubt they want to recruit anyone this semester.

I know what fraternity you're talking about, and they're not the only non-secretarian fraternity in the NIC, there are two, the other is AKL. I don't really see what being anti-social has to do with not having any secrets, though. But comming to a new school, you may like the way a fraternity sounds on a website, but you can never know how the guys are going to be until you've met them. I'm sure they do want to recruit people, no fraternity will ever voluntarily not recruit, to do so is stupid move and will kill their numbers, not matter how many guys they already have. Don't be dissapointed, they may act totally different once you go to one of their events. If not, you still said your were interested in four other fraternities, you have other options.

[HereICome]

Originally Posted by AGDem

I know what fraternity you're talking about, and they're not the only non-secretarian fraternity in the NIC, there are two, the other is AKL. I don't really see what being anti-social has to do with not having any secrets, though. But comming to a new school, you may like the way a fraternity sounds on a website, but you can never know how the guys are going to be until you've met them. I'm sure they do want to recruit people, no fraternity will ever voluntarily not recruit, to do so is stupid move and will kill their numbers, not matter how many guys they already have. Don't be dissapointed, they may act totally different once you go to one of their events. If not, you still said your were interested in four other fraternities, you have other options.

Yes you are right. I might attend to one or two events they are running just to see how they are but I have no idea when their events are and what they are. I know where their house is though.

[PeppyGPhiB]

Originally Posted by HereICome

Yes you are right. I might attend to one or two events they are running just to see how they are but I have no idea when their events are and what they are. I know where their house is though.

No offense, but if they blew you off when you visited their table during rush, why would you be interested in kissing their you-know-what? They should be showing their best side right now. Go after one of the fraternities that at least acknowledges your presence!

[AOII_LB93]

Originally Posted by PeppyGPhiB

Hehe just wanted to point out that "America" is not a continent

In parts of the world, America is taught as just the one continent and not the two that we refer to it as here in the USA. It's also common to only teach that there are five continents, and not seven, because some nations do not consider Antarctica as a continent either.

[FSUZeta]

i agree with peppyghib!! go visit the fraternities who seemed interested in you and were friendly to you and other potential members. just forget about the stuck up fraternity!!

[Drolefille]

Originally Posted by AOII_LB93

In parts of the world, America is taught as just the one continent and not the two that we refer to it as here in the USA. It's also common to only teach that there are five continents, and not seven, because some nations do not consider Antarctica as a continent either.

I thought the 5 referred to EurAsia instead of 2 seperate continents?

[AOII_LB93]

That must depend on where you are from...Europe and Asia are considered two from my understanding of most European educational institutions.

HereICome...sorry to hear about your experience...some people just don't know how to recruit new members, and ignore them instead of getting to know them like they are supposed to. I'd say move on and find other chapters who may be more interesting.

[HereICome]

Hi people,
Sorry that I didn't let you guys know how my rush has been going. I'm taking notes everyday and I'll post everything once the rush is done. I just don't want this topic to cost me a bid so I'll wait another week to let you guys know of everything. Wish me good luck!

[HereICome]

I'm scared. What if they don't offer me a bid. I've been hanging out with one fraternity I really like. I go to all of their events and spend time with them. It seems like majority of the guys in this fraternity like me but a couple of the guys seem like they are avoiding me. Whenever I tried to approach these guys and start conversation with them they would usually say "hey why don't you go pick something to eat from the table" or something like that and that worries me. In the other hand these couple of guys spend most of their time with sorority girls instead of rushees so that might be it. I'm still worried and I bet they won't offer me a bid.

[AChiOhSnap]

Originally Posted by HereICome

I'm scared. What if they don't offer me a bid. I've been hanging out with one fraternity I really like. I go to all of their events and spend time with them. It seems like majority of the guys in this fraternity like me but a couple of the guys seem like they are avoiding me. Whenever I tried to approach these guys and start conversation with them they would usually say "hey why don't you go pick something to eat from the table" or something like that and that worries me. In the other hand these couple of guys spend most of their time with sorority girls instead of rushees so that might be it. I'm still worried and I bet they won't offer me a bid.

Try not to worry. It tends to shine through when you're not confident and you might end up not presenting yourself in the best light (e.g. you could come off as awkward or desperate). If you're convinced they won't offer you a bid, then it may turn into a self-fulfilling prophecy. Just try to zen it and get in the mindset that whatever happens, happens. There's nothing you can do to control their decision on giving you a bid so focus on having good interactions with the guys you're most comfortable with and see where that takes you.

The guys that seem like they're avoiding you may not like you, true, but they may simply not be good with small talk. Speculation on what they think of you will only drive you crazy, so focus on the best case scenario. Good luck!