greek going to graduate school question

[atoff10]

Originally Posted by MysticCat

As will his focus as a grad student. Unless I'm way off, I doubt he'll have time to do the same things with a chapter as grad student as he did as an undergrad.

I realize grad school is much harder than undergrad and requires much more time and ommittment. I just want to continue with the experience and brotherhood I had with my fraternity brothers and contribute to the new chapter, in whatever capacity possible.

The grad school I am looking at is MUCH larger and is an SEC school. Our greek system, and way of life, for that matter is much different as a small school. But it is something I'd like to experience and be a part of. I will be in contact with nationals.

[DrPhil]

Originally Posted by atoff10

I will be in contact with nationals.

Yes. Please don't ask and explain to nonmembers ever again.

[phitheta376]

My big brother was an associate member (in lieu of 'pledging') at another school as an undergrad, and ended up having to leave the fraternity. He went to graduate school later at my school, just happened to meet some brothers, and to his surprise was invited to recruitment. He ended up being initiated, serving as both secretary and vice-president during his active years, having two different little brothers, and holding a part-time job. All of this was while he was a graduate student.

If you still have a strong passion for your fraternity when you leave undergrad, I think that it can be done. There is absolutely no way the Greek system could survive without the daily support of alumni. Also, I wouldn't get too caught up in the cultural 'differences' at other schools. At the end of the day, you're a brother, and you're entitled to all of the privileges of that bond.

[knight_shadow]

Originally Posted by phitheta376

My big brother was an associate member (in lieu of 'pledging') at another school as an undergrad, and ended up having to leave the fraternity. He went to graduate school later at my school, just happened to meet some brothers, and to his surprise was invited to recruitment. He ended up being initiated, serving as both secretary and vice-president during his active years, having two different little brothers, and holding a part-time job. All of this was while he was a graduate student.

If you still have a strong passion for your fraternity when you leave undergrad, I think that it can be done. There is absolutely no way the Greek system could survive without the daily support of alumni. Also, I wouldn't get too caught up in the cultural 'differences' at other schools. At the end of the day, you're a brother, and you're entitled to all of the privileges of that bond.

@ the bold - you have no idea what the rules and regulations are for every organization, so you need to be careful telling people what they're entitled to. For all we know, alums may NOT be entitled to all the privileges as undergrads. The original question was answered properly last year -- check with your fraternity.