UT Austin and Out of State Recruitment

[PhilTau]

The term decayed society may be a little harsh and inaccurate. Perhaps generational wealth or trust funder may be better, less offensive terms. UT-Austin is not alone. The same comment could be made about other well-known Texas universities that appear to place a big emphasis on Greek social organizations (though, in the overall UT System, Greek social organizations have never been considered a big emphasis).

And yes, I am sure there are plenty of parties in Texas. But the old oil money (on which Texas society is based) has been disbursed and diluted through multiple generations. And sometimes (at the end of all that money) their great grandchildern don't turn out so well * * * but sometimes they turn out wonderful. Obviously, UT-Austin has its share of both types of kids.

[Ag_Sis]

Originally Posted by PhilTau

The term decayed society may be a little harsh and inaccurate. Perhaps generational wealth or trust funder may be better, less offensive terms. UT-Austin is not alone. The same comment could be made about other well-known Texas universities that appear to place a big emphasis on Greek social organizations (though, in the overall UT System, Greek social organizations have never been considered a big emphasis).

And yes, I am sure there are plenty of parties in Texas. But the old oil money (on which Texas society is based) has been disbursed and diluted through multiple generations. And sometimes (at the end of all that money) their great grandchildern don't turn out so well * * * but sometimes they turn out wonderful. Obviously, UT-Austin has its share of both types of kids.

wat?

[SLang]

Originally Posted by PhilTau

The term decayed society may be a little harsh and inaccurate. Perhaps generational wealth or trust funder may be better, less offensive terms. UT-Austin is not alone. The same comment could be made about other well-known Texas universities that appear to place a big emphasis on Greek social organizations (though, in the overall UT System, Greek social organizations have never been considered a big emphasis).

And yes, I am sure there are plenty of parties in Texas. But the old oil money (on which Texas society is based) has been disbursed and diluted through multiple generations. And sometimes (at the end of all that money) their great grandchildern don't turn out so well * * * but sometimes they turn out wonderful. Obviously, UT-Austin has its share of both types of kids.

You’re seriously out of your element.

We’ve got trust funders and rich kids all over greek life, which is why wealth was one of the qualities I mentioned. The OOS greeks have the means to handle full tuition, high dues and all that travel. Our greek system is old. It’s always been high profile because of it’s connections to cheer, pom, Spurs, Cowboys, student govt, Round Up and more. You think Texas society is based on oil money?? You’re not from here or else you’d know that mineral rights, ranching, farming and business figure pretty strongly into Texas society. And your comment about some oil money kids not turning out so well, see UT’s 39% acceptance ratio, an indication that UT takes students that have “turned out well”.

You should stop; your ignorance is showing. You kinda sound jealous of UT greeks or something.