Rushing (Greek Life)

[swt_catastrophe]

okay, so i just got back from my first night of mini-rushing/orientation.
who all's rushing or already involved in Greek life?

[4N6 science]

I dislike greek life so much. sorry ashley but it's really lame at least at my school.

[spansen]

no way in hell. :-)

[swt_catastrophe]

25% of my campus is greek.
i guess average is 11%.. so yeah, everyone's greek

[googirl8907]

No way in hell.

[billyboatkid]

Fuck Greek life. Only jock/douchebags are in any frats in NM.

But, I guess that is the same for Sororities. Only dirty sluts and girls who just party are in them. here that is.

[spansen]

Fuck Greek life. Only jock/douchebags are in any frats in NM.

But, I guess that is the same for Sororities. Only dirty sluts and girls who just party are in them. here that is.
that's the story at universities all across america.

[4N6 science]

I can't stand most sorority girls, especially when the start abbreviating every damn word.

[spansen]

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[brentkid]

People have such a twisted perception of fraternities and sororities. I'm rushing for a fraternity and I couldn't be happier. They're some of the most down to earth people I've had the chance of meeting. There are those typical frat bros out there but people seriously need to be less condescending about the whole idea of greek life.

If you like the people, go for it.

[4N6 science]

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very true,


9 more posts.

[spansen]

keep 'em comin'!

[4N6 science]

Ashley please stop rushing. Being in a sorority will warp your mind.

[swt_catastrophe]

Fuck Greek life. Only jock/douchebags are in any frats in NM.

But, I guess that is the same for Sororities. Only dirty sluts and girls who just party are in them. here that is.
thanks.
apparently i'm a dirty slut and party girl?
no.
that's the story at universities all across america.
again, not a dirty slut and party girl.
I can't stand most sorority girls, especially when the start abbreviating every damn word.
whatevs.
People have such a twisted perception of fraternities and sororities. I'm rushing for a fraternity and I couldn't be happier. They're some of the most down to earth people I've had the chance of meeting. There are those typical frat bros out there but people seriously need to be less condescending about the whole idea of greek life.

If you like the people, go for it.
i agree.
i've met some really chill girls so far.
and greek or not, there are obnoxious people everywhere.

[4N6 science]

whatevs.


obvi mos def.

[spansen]

greek or not, there are obnoxious people everywhere.very true, but as far as the frats at my school go it's mostly all about parting and being an asshole.

[4N6 science]

let me wear a buttoned down polo, some khaki shorts, and boat shoes.. and think I'm better than everyone.

[CrenshawPunch]

okay, so i just got back from my first night of mini-rushing/orientation.
who all's rushing or already involved in Greek life?


What houses are you looking at?

[swt_catastrophe]

What houses are you looking at?
Delta Gamma or Gamma Phi Beta would be my prefs

[CrenshawPunch]

Delta Gamma or Gamma Phi Beta would be my prefs

I like the Gamma Phi's we have at UCSB. I dont know too many DG girls, but I've heard...things. That shouldn't dissuade you though. I know plenty of good girls who are in sororities with "bad" reputations.

[4N6 science]

Delta Gamma or Gamma Phi Beta would be my prefs

DG is the ugly sorority on my campus.

[billyboatkid]

thanks.
apparently i'm a dirty slut and party girl?
no.

again, not a dirty slut and party girl.

whatevs.

i agree.
i've met some really chill girls so far.
and greek or not, there are obnoxious people everywhere.

I said Here. I never said you. Cool yo Jets women.

[swt_catastrophe]

I like the Gamma Phi's we have at UCSB. I dont know too many DG girls, but I've heard...things. That shouldn't dissuade you though. I know plenty of good girls who are in sororities with "bad" reputations.
is UCSB a really big greek school?
i know you guys party.. hence the nickname
DG is the ugly sorority on my campus.
really?
it's like the prettiest one at our school
(probably won't make it, but i'll try)

it totally depends on the school though.
chapters vary.

[spansen]

oh, ashley, you've got the pretty thing wrapped up. ;-)

[4N6 science]

is UCSB a really big greek school?
i know you guys party.. hence the nickname

really?
it's like the prettiest one at our school
(probably won't make it, but i'll try)

it totally depends on the school though.
chapters vary.

yeah it does depend on chapters.

DG lets all the ugly chicks in.. it's quite sad.

but I know you're pretty so I hope you get in!

[CrenshawPunch]

is UCSB a really big greek school?
i know you guys party.. hence the nickname

really?
it's like the prettiest one at our school
(probably won't make it, but i'll try)

it totally depends on the school though.
chapters vary.

Its not as greek as say....Berkeley, but it's growing pretty fast. Yeah, parties happen a lot here. DG has some gorgeous girls, at least at ucsb. I don't think you'd have trouble getting in.

[swt_catastrophe]

oh, ashley, you've got the pretty thing wrapped up. ;-)
awwww :sneakkiss:
yeah it does depend on chapters.

DG lets all the ugly chicks in.. it's quite sad.

but I know you're pretty so I hope you get in!
apparently 500 girls are pledging. and 300 spots are open.

[4N6 science]

awwww :sneakkiss:

apparently 500 girls are pledging. and 300 spots are open.

holy shit that's a lot of girls. Just be yourself!

[spansen]

damn. lots of people.

but, really, you're a shoe-in.

[lightcollapse]

If you want to have fun rush. If you want to complain about preppy kids and go see aiden on weekends don't.

[Momo32T]

Joining a fraternity was one of the best choices I made in college. Had I not, I easily could've seen my self transferring after freshman year. As far as DG goes, they are the god squad sorority on our campus. But Alpha Chi Omega takes the cake for the ugliest.

[swt_catastrophe]

If you want to have fun rush. If you want to complain about preppy kids and go see aiden on weekends don't.
i fully intend on being who i am.
which involves going to shows quite regularly.
...but not for sucky bands

[spansen]

the guy who said that is 16. kawlidgeee

[12:46AM]

If I was Greek, I'd get pissed at the phrase "greek life" used like this.

[swt_catastrophe]

If I was Greek, I'd get pissed at the phrase "greek life" used like this.
used like what?
i in no way was trying to be anti-greek (which should be obvious)

[Wildflower61388]

this thread made me really happy haha.. i'm in DG and i'm one of the girls in charge of recruitment for my chapter.. i started a thread over the summer about greek life and i got shit on lol (not surprised) but i'd say that you should choose where you feel most comfortable.. feel free to message me if you have any questions! espcially about delta gamma :)

[mattmatumbo]

now way in hell: heard to many horror stories about cucumbers, lube and butt holes.

[brentkid]

I'm glad not every person on this site is completely ignorant to how beneficial being a part of greek life on campus can be.

[HelpMeSleep]

Delta Gamma or Gamma Phi Beta would be my prefs
one of my good friends is a DG at ucla. she loves it.

[HelpMeSleep]

this doesn't really apply to me since I go to community college. but I don't know if I'd want to once I transfer.

[The_kok]

can someone explain me what the fuck this thread is about?

[llwilliamsll]

I never understood this so I ask here. Why exactly is it called "Greek Life". I understand how these words are Greek and all (or so I believe), but what else makes it "Greek Life". As someone mentioned about, I wouldn't be so much offended, but annoyed by how this term is used. From my two roommates who are in TKE, all I get out of this "Greek Life" is the whole ideal of brotherhood, and every so often, community service. And as they are not the stereotypical frat guy what up bro people, I still don't understand the origin of "Greek Life" and what it is to stand for these days.
So anyone care to explain beyond the typical sisterhood, community service and how it relates to actual Greek Life beyond the use of letters?

[mattmatumbo]

I never understood this so I ask here. Why exactly is it called "Greek Life". I understand how these words are Greek and all (or so I believe), but what else makes it "Greek Life". As someone mentioned about, I wouldn't be so much offended, but annoyed by how this term is used. From my two roommates who are in TKE, all I get out of this "Greek Life" is the whole ideal of brotherhood, and every so often, community service. And as they are not the stereotypical frat guy what up bro people, I still don't understand the origin of "Greek Life" and what it is to stand for these days.
So anyone care to explain beyond the typical sisterhood, community service and how it relates to actual Greek Life beyond the use of letters?

my classical civ teach always made fun of the "greek life" cause he lived in greece and speaks greek, and when he was in college was in a frat house and said the two are in no way similar.

[brentkid]

I never understood this so I ask here. Why exactly is it called "Greek Life". I understand how these words are Greek and all (or so I believe), but what else makes it "Greek Life". As someone mentioned about, I wouldn't be so much offended, but annoyed by how this term is used. From my two roommates who are in TKE, all I get out of this "Greek Life" is the whole ideal of brotherhood, and every so often, community service. And as they are not the stereotypical frat guy what up bro people, I still don't understand the origin of "Greek Life" and what it is to stand for these days.
So anyone care to explain beyond the typical sisterhood, community service and how it relates to actual Greek Life beyond the use of letters?
Just something that has been adopted over the years. If I'm not mistaken the greek letters stand for greek mottos and sayings. That's the closest thing to greek life that is related to it all.

[scmaley]

I rushed, but then I dropped out after the second night, when I saw what it was really all about. I have good friends who are in sororities and fraternities, but it's really not for me. It seems like freshman year they were obsessed with it, sophomore year they were involved, but now they are less and less consumed by it. I am not sure if it just got boring or if they've just matured.

[bung]

Oh cool. My friends and I used to have little clubs we were in, too. But they involved lavish tree houses, and I'm sure Greek life has nothing as great as that.

[llwilliamsll]

Just something that has been adopted over the years. If I'm not mistaken the greek letters stand for greek mottos and sayings. That's the closest thing to greek life that is related to it all.
Thanks for clearing that up. So an honest question. If I paid attention to this thread, I believe you are either rushing or in a fraternity yes? What made you come to this decision to do so. Is it something that every day social interactions (parties, friendships made through class and what not, etc) can't provide. I would presume it may look good on a resume. Is it a certain networking that one can't do outside of a fraternity/sorority or is it something else? Just wondering as I ask this to most that I meet, unless they are absolute douchebags (and this is not to say people not in Greek Life can't be douchebags because they can i.e. me at times etc).

[brentkid]

Thanks for clearing that up. So an honest question. If I paid attention to this thread, I believe you are either rushing or in a fraternity yes? What made you come to this decision to do so. Is it something that every day social interactions (parties, friendships made through class and what not, etc) can't provide. I would presume it may look good on a resume. Is it a certain networking that one can't do outside of a fraternity/sorority or is it something else? Just wondering as I ask this to most that I meet, unless they are absolute douchebags (and this is not to say people not in Greek Life can't be douchebags because they can i.e. me at times etc).
You would be correct, I'm currently a pledge, haha. Honestly at my school it's just a part of the social life. There's one fraternity that is full of the stereotypical bros (Zete) but I pledged to DKE which has some of the most down-to-earth guys I've met here. I was on the running teams of my high school for four years and eventually became captain of all three. I developed a sense of camaraderie and really missed that after I graduated. I also got into a pretty bad accident the first weekend of school and a bunch of the guys were really supportive and willing to help. I developed a pretty tight bond with a few of the guys in the matter of a week.

In the end I just felt like I could gain back that camaraderie that I missed and besides that, I'm sure I'll be introduced to some of the best times of my college life while in the fraternity. To me it's not such a big deal as some people make it out to be but I'm really happy with my decision.

I guess it varies from campus to campus but at my school at least, it develops a greater sense of community where everyone is concerned with the general welfare of one another.

[WFUJerseyJon]

I was in a fraternity in college and I loved every second of it. Granted each school is different, but I went to Wake Forest, a small (4,000 undergrad) private school in North Carolina for those who have never heard of it. Down there Greek life reigns supreme, and excluding athletics I would say 70-80% of the school was Greek, there were very few alternatives if you didn't want to sit in your dorm room and do nothing everyday. It's a personal decision. Are all Greek students douchebags? No. Are some? Yes. Find a group of guys/girls that you fit in with, and then join if you want.

[hellogorgeous]

i'm greek in that i'm with theta chi ( a fraternity)

most amazing guys ever

[llwilliamsll]

You would be correct, I'm currently a pledge, haha. Honestly at my school it's just a part of the social life. There's one fraternity that is full of the stereotypical bros (Zete) but I pledged to DKE which has some of the most down-to-earth guys I've met here. I was on the running teams of my high school for four years and eventually became captain of all three. I developed a sense of camaraderie and really missed that after I graduated. I also got into a pretty bad accident the first weekend of school and a bunch of the guys were really supportive and willing to help. I developed a pretty tight bond with a few of the guys in the matter of a week.

In the end I just felt like I could gain back that camaraderie that I missed and besides that, I'm sure I'll be introduced to some of the best times of my college life while in the fraternity. To me it's not such a big deal as some people make it out to be but I'm really happy with my decision.

I guess it varies from campus to campus but at my school at least, it develops a greater sense of community where everyone is concerned with the general welfare of one another.
Thanks for answering once again. As I said I have my views on the whole Fraternity/Greek Life ideal, but nothing that I would count as ignorant as I've always gone with understanding before making conclusions although some are probably stereotypical. And as always, everyone has their own views and opinions that is theirs. There is definitely a theme of camaraderie and community that goes along with a lot of the people I talk to and I respect that. So yeah, good luck with all of that. Do they make you carry around matchbooks and every time you don't acknowledge a "brother" or something, do they take them away? Haha, I only ask because that's what my roommates and some kids I knew freshmen year had to, which is understandable. I would end up drunkenly using them at times to light my cigarettes, either knowing or not knowing what I was actually doing.

[m_rue]

I doubt I would ever rush, but the hostility towards Greek life is a little much, not to mention one-sided. People tend to automatically group sororities all together with initiations, promiscuity, and such but from my experience there can be a lot more to them than that.

[The Boathouse]

There is no Greek life on my campus. One of the reasons I came here.

[johnh5304]

The only way I could be in a frat is if I went to a prestigious school where it would actually benefit me to have that social network in the future.

[momentsrewound]

Im thinking about going to some rush events, a good friend i developed over the summer is the president of Kappa Gamma Rho. I told him i would at least come hang out. Im still not too sure how it would benefit me seeing as i dont drink. Does anyone have a KGR chapter at their school? Also since i dont drink would there be a point in me joining. I just dont know any other purpose of a frat than partying so maybe some of you can enlighten me.

[thespearkid]

We're on direct orders from our RA to shoot any Greeks with Nerf Gunz whenever we see them on our floor.

[kaycey]

we don't have any fraternities, sorority or rushing here .