Fraternity Reputations

[pshsx1]

If you're nervous about being associated with a bad reputation, didn't you just answer your question?

Why would you want to associate yourself with something bad?

Now, things do look different on the inside, though, so some things come with a grain of salt. Nonetheless, if these are rumors that you're hearing and are concerned about, you could either ask one of the brothers that you trust about the rumors or just not affiliate with those organizations.

Also, because Greek organizations are their own little realm, you are bound to cut yourself off from some things. Being Greek is consuming. BUT, you will open up yourself to many more opportunities and people that you never thought you'd experience.

So there's my advice. Take it how you desire.

Finally, as a bit of a side note, if you're really that concerned about joining the "gay fraternity" and your reputation with that, you have a bit more that you need to work through.

[Dylo]

Originally Posted by adpiucf

I was not in a fraternity, but I was in a sorority. Here's my advice: Don't join an organization frequented by criminals.

You should look for an organization where you have shared values with the members. I think you'll probably get a vibe if the group overwhelmingly does not match your values. You can also get involved with a variety of campus activities to help yourself become more well-rounded and expand your social circle. As an added bonus, if you are a Greek man involved on campus, you have the ability to affect the reputation of your chapter in a positive way. Good luck.

Thanks for the advice I am really taking it into consideration. The fraternity that is/was involved with the date raping I have set aside and know I am not pursuing them. I already am apart of a couple different organizations and applied for one other.

I guess my main concern is I don't want to alienate myself from the friends I already have by joining a fraternity that is different then theirs.

Originally Posted by pshsx1

If you're nervous about being associated with a bad reputation, didn't you just answer your question?

Why would you want to associate yourself with something bad?

Now, things do look different on the inside, though, so some things come with a grain of salt. Nonetheless, if these are rumors that you're hearing and are concerned about, you could either ask one of the brothers that you trust about the rumors or just not affiliate with those organizations.

Also, because Greek organizations are their own little realm, you are bound to cut yourself off from some things. Being Greek is consuming. BUT, you will open up yourself to many more opportunities and people that you never thought you'd experience.

So there's my advice. Take it how you desire.

Finally, as a bit of a side note, if you're really that concerned about joining the "gay fraternity" and your reputation with that, you have a bit more that you need to work through.

And every fraternity has things that they are known for, it is just generally the bad ones that stick. While I have thrown aside the horrible ones, there are still the ones left that have reputations they can't seem to outlive certain stereotypes (being gay, pot-heads, socially ignorant, ect). I never said my concern was joining a fraternity with one of these stereotypes, my questions was what are other peoples experience with how this cuts you off from others.
While I respect what you are saying, don't assume my intentions from what I have typed, just ask a follow up question next time.