Second semester sophomore at USC... should I rush...

[knight_shadow]

From reading this, it sounds like you only want to rush so you can confirm that all the BS you've heard about Greek life is true. Hopefully, that's not what you meant

Greek life isn't for everyone. Go to rush events and meet the guys (not just their food). If you can see yourself bonding with them, go for it. If it doesn't work out, there are plenty of other ways that you can be involved on your campus.

Good luck.

[split]

Haha, quite the opposite really - I want to believe all the stuff I've heard is /not/ true, I feel like there are definitely upsides to it, and I'd like to be able to take part in it without feeling guilty about feeling fake the whole time. <- I hope that made sense.

[33girl]

So you've gone to rush events before just as a big goof and to get something free to eat, but you really really are serious this time, for sure?

Don't be surprised if the guys whose hospitality you took advantage of doubt your motives and kick you to the curb.

[split]

Haha, so quick to jump to conclusions, as if I didn't socialize.

Now go away troll.

[33girl]

Originally Posted by split

Haha, so quick to jump to conclusions, as if I didn't socialize. I got invited to blue chip twice, I just never went, as tempting it was to some degree.

Now go away troll.

No, that's not what I said. (although your reading comprehension is obviously effed up as you are characterizing someone other than yourself as a troll)

I have no idea what a blue chip is, nor do I care...simply saying, some fraternity men might not want to bid you if you previously rushed and had no intentions of pledging.

[split]

Originally Posted by 33girl

No, that's not what I said. (although your reading comprehension is obviously effed up as you are characterizing someone other than yourself as a troll)

I have no idea what a blue chip is, nor do I care...simply saying, some fraternity men might not want to bid you if you previously rushed and had no intentions of pledging.

Ooh, we got a badass over here. Chill, no need to be tripping.

But fair enough on the last note.

[JDCookMS]

Originally Posted by split

Ooh, we got a badass over here. Chill, no need to be tripping.

But fair enough on the last note.

First of all, show 33girl some respect, whether it's because she's a mod, she's put her time into a sorority, she's older than you, she's awesome and she's a girl...take your pick of those, plus whatever else you can come up with.

@33girl, I think that the Blue Chip dinner he was speaking about is a formal dinner that fraternities hold during the Friday/last night of rush...basically, unless you do something stupid you'd more than likely get a bid from them.

That being said, she does have a point... unless your school has an extremely competitive rush, you could possibly be seen as a moocher if you go through rush again and aren't serious about it. Then again, they might not even remember you, I don't know what it's like there.

My advice would be that if you honestly think that you would enjoy being a part of greek life, then go for it... but, it's not for everybody. But, if you're going to go then you need to be committed to it...go to the parties to meet the brothers, find out what you can about what they do, etc. You should look at which chapter has the guys that you would like to hang around with A LOT...because those are the guys that will become your best friends. But, do be prepared for a little bit of skepticism just because of your past attempts...not saying that they'll hold it against you, but I'm sure that somebody will remember you.

...and if you don't think that you're quite ready to be committed to it, then you could look up some guys from different chapters and get to know them to find out more about what they're like.

[Kirain]

Originally Posted by split

Ooh, we got a badass over here. Chill, no need to be tripping.

But fair enough on the last note.

Am I the only one who wants to see how far his attitude will get him during pledging process?

[Ghostwriter]

Originally Posted by split

Haha, so quick to jump to conclusions, as if I didn't socialize.

Now go away troll.

Doesn't matter much if you attend functions, get a bid, etc. as sooner or later they will figure out what a "prick" you really are. I'd bb you just because of your smarmy ass attitude. (i.e. - someone who comes on here and after 5 posts calls the moderator a "troll")

If you really want advise shut up and learn from those already Greek. Then you can have the correct information to decide what is best for you.

[MysticCat]

Originally Posted by ree-Xi

Sincerity and humility go a long way when trying to get people to like you.

Not to mention politeness and respectfulness.

[ree-Xi]

Originally Posted by split

Haha, so quick to jump to conclusions, as if I didn't socialize.

Now go away troll.

Why do people come onto message boards and start attacking people?

Originally Posted by split

Also, by god, it seems like a lot of Greek girls pretty much ignore guys not in a house, which I think is kinda obnoxious.

It's always easier to reject someone before they (theoretically) reject you. Honestly, it's often easier to date someone who can identify with a big part of your life. I'm not saying that Greeks and non-Greeks can't have successful relationships, but it's easier to understand things like membership meetings going long or mandatory study hours, philanthropy/service projects, or sisterhood/brotherhood events when you have similar commitments. Just like dating someone who is on a sports team or in theater - it's hard to understand it all when you haven't been there before.

As DubaiSis said, people do join Fraternities and Sororities for various reasons, but be aware that most people can tell if you're being disingenuous. Sincerity and humility go a long way when trying to get people to like you.