Big John Posted November 30, 2006 Share Posted November 30, 2006 Too much of a to ever get in. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Irish Doggy Posted November 30, 2006 Share Posted November 30, 2006 (edited) FIJI, Phi Gamma Delta, on 916 S. College is the only place you need to go. I'm telling you, that chapter is just special. 150 years of continuous operation - you just missed the big hooplah anniversary in Indy last September. I see grad bros sometimes only every couple years and its like a day hasn't passed. My pledge bros are my best friends ever. Even if I only get to see some at weddings and reunion weekends. If you're interested in Communications, there's plenty of graduate brothers in that arena. Lots of lawyers too. No hazing too. All fraternities will tell you the same, but many are lying. Trust me on that one. Anyway, you go FIJI, and I'll buy you a GCB, liter of dew, and cheese fries from Marvin's next time I'm on campus . But if you really need something to turn you on, the lovely Thetas sunbathe on the side roof. Room 401 and 402 from the Gam have the best view. Also, be sure to ask about Anchor runs, bag man, and shaving cream man when you visit. Edited November 30, 2006 by The Irish Doggy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cameltosis Posted November 30, 2006 Share Posted November 30, 2006 If you join or if you dont join I believe most people will say they met their best/lifelong freinds in college. I know I did. I did not join a frat and I dont regret it. I met some cool people that I am still in constant contact with years later, if I had pledged I doubt I would even know these people. That being said, if I had to do it over again I would join. I think they offer a broader experience. People will tell you that you are buying your friends and all that nonsense. What you are buying is the total experience and a larger support network, that some of these other guys can speak to more than I, than the typical indy undergrad. Not to mention the frat parties always seemed better than the rest. I had several frat buddies and always attended so I can speak to that. If you decide not to join never fear. It will still be a period of your life that you will always look back upon fondly. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Goopster24 Posted November 30, 2006 Author Share Posted November 30, 2006 (edited) FIJI, Phi Gamma Delta, on 916 S. College is the only place you need to go. I'm telling you, that chapter is just special. 150 years of continuous operation - you just missed the big hooplah anniversary in Indy last September. I see grad bros sometimes only every couple years and its like a day hasn't passed. My pledge bros are my best friends ever. Even if I only get to see some at weddings and reunion weekends. If you're interested in Communications, there's plenty of graduate brothers in that arena. Lots of lawyers too. No hazing too. All fraternities will tell you the same, but many are lying. Trust me on that one. Anyway, you go FIJI, and I'll buy you a GCB, liter of dew, and cheese fries from Marvin's next time I'm on campus . But if you really need something to turn you on, the lovely Thetas sunbathe on the side roof. Room 401 and 402 from the Gam have the best view. Also, be sure to ask about Anchor runs, bag man, and shaving cream man when you visit. Shiat, I forgot you went here. My RA is a Fiji and he is heavily recruiting all the guys on my floor. I haven't been over there yet. Edited November 30, 2006 by Goopster24 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fatman Posted November 30, 2006 Share Posted November 30, 2006 I think it really depends on the school...if yours really is 80% greek, probably not a bad idea. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chavez Posted November 30, 2006 Share Posted November 30, 2006 I think it really depends on the school...if yours really is 80% greek, probably not a bad idea. Actually, good info here - if the campus is THAT heavily Greek, you're going to be shut out of a TON of activities. My college was about 10k and I would ballpark the Greek population at maybe 10% max. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
twiley Posted November 30, 2006 Share Posted November 30, 2006 (edited) I pledged Sigma Phi Epsilon - Loyola University New Orleans with Seattle Lawdawg and don't regret it one bit. If/when you pledge, pledge season will be one of those things that looking back you enjoyed but would NEVER want to do again. I'm still in contact with quite a few of my fraternity brothers and do business with some as well. Like many have said, it all depends on your personality. Joining a fraternity definitely added to the college experience for me and I would do it all over in a heartbeat. Jumpin Johnies is also a Sig Ep but from another university. Edited November 30, 2006 by twiley Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
idahov Posted November 30, 2006 Share Posted November 30, 2006 Phi Kappa Tau at Kent State. Rockin good times but that doesn't mean I couldn't have had the same without joining. All depends on the person. No chit. Phi Tau from Idaho, pledged and initiated in '91. Had a great time, with no regrets. It is not for everyone, but I can't imagine my college experience without it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wiegie Posted November 30, 2006 Share Posted November 30, 2006 Actually, good info here - if the campus is THAT heavily Greek, you're going to be shut out of a TON of activities. My college was about 10k and I would ballpark the Greek population at maybe 10% max. pretty similar where I went to college (except that we had about 25,000 students) One additional benefit of being in a frat is that it probably gives you an easier time "networking" with the coeds. (My dorm in college was co-ed so we had "in-house *****", so this wasn't an issue for me.) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chargerz Posted November 30, 2006 Share Posted November 30, 2006 I was a Phi Delt, but I don't remember much because I spent much of my college time in an alcohol and drug-induced haze! Ah, the good ole' days!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beaumont Posted November 30, 2006 Share Posted November 30, 2006 pretty similar where I went to college (except that we had about 25,000 students) One additional benefit of being in a frat is that it probably gives you an easier time "networking" with the coeds. (My dorm in college was co-ed so we had "in-house *****", so this wasn't an issue for me.) Greek life is, in fact, a superior way of meeting lots of mostly good looking girls (if you like the looks of sorority girls). Kappa Alpha at Emory. A very good experience. I would do it all over again in a heartbeat ... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
skins Posted November 30, 2006 Share Posted November 30, 2006 (edited) Twiley's fraternity was brought in to replace mine at Loyola, New Orleans when we got banned forever from the college campus. Most of the guys in mine were derelicts, misfits, degenerates and bartenders. Best group of guys I ever met, still close friends with lots of them. Most of the big alumni owned bars in New Orleans (TJ Quills, Fat Harrys, Shanahans, etc.). We couldnt wear spamshirts or anything on campus at risk of suspension and every incoming freshmen class was told in a big assembly to watch out for us and never ever go to our parties. I was anti-greek, pro-bar and a rebel without a pause so it was a very a good fit for me. After an illustrious 20 years offcampus they disbanded a couple years ago. There is a certain cooking man around here who is my brother. Edited November 30, 2006 by skins Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bier Meister Posted November 30, 2006 Share Posted November 30, 2006 (edited) yo mama sums up my perception of going greek..... very fun, but not essential for a social life. looking back i would have done it again. phi kappa theta- university of san diego. edit: i am happily bound fraternally to certain bald, antangonist on these boards Edited November 30, 2006 by Bier Meister Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Irish Doggy Posted November 30, 2006 Share Posted November 30, 2006 Shiat, I forgot you went here. My RA is a Fiji and he is heavily recruiting all the guys on my floor. I haven't been over there yet. I understand. Saving the best for last. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Goopster24 Posted November 30, 2006 Author Share Posted November 30, 2006 I understand. Saving the best for last. When was the last time you were on campus? What do you know about the house now? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
untateve Posted November 30, 2006 Share Posted November 30, 2006 I was never a frat rat. GDI. I went through rush every year because when I went through, beer was free. I was friends with guys at one frat and went to a fair amount of their parties. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TDFFFreak Posted December 1, 2006 Share Posted December 1, 2006 Made some great friends through my frat and I certainly hooked up with more girls because of it. So it gets a big for me. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thecerwin Posted December 1, 2006 Share Posted December 1, 2006 I was never a frat rat. GDI. I went through rush every year because when I went through, beer was free. I was friends with guys at one frat and went to a fair amount of their parties. You must have balls that sag to your knees, old man. Rush week is a dry week. The frats aren't allowed to serve alcohol to guys checking out the house. The IFC (frat council) even has people check in and monitor rush activities. They have some pretty big punishments for the houses that get caught. Needless to say some houses do break the rules and occasionally they get caught. It's pretty lame. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Yukon Cornelius Posted December 1, 2006 Share Posted December 1, 2006 to replace mine at Loyola, New Orleans when we got banned forever from the college campus. Most of the guys in mine were derelicts, misfits, degenerates and bartenders. sounds like theta chi to me.... well some of the theta chi's we used to scare the crap out of people at national and regional events.... " you guys drink this much all the time" was a common question.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
twiley Posted December 1, 2006 Share Posted December 1, 2006 You must have balls that sag to your knees, old man. Rush week is a dry week. The frats aren't allowed to serve alcohol to guys checking out the house. The IFC (frat council) even has people check in and monitor rush activities. They have some pretty big punishments for the houses that get caught. Needless to say some houses do break the rules and occasionally they get caught. It's pretty lame. What college did you go to? What a bunch of nancy-boys. There are ways around those rules and every fraternity broke them. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Big John Posted December 1, 2006 Share Posted December 1, 2006 What college did you go to? What a bunch of nancy-boys. There are ways around those rules and every fraternity broke them. Currently at Oregon State Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
darin3 Posted December 1, 2006 Share Posted December 1, 2006 (edited) Phi Kappa Psi at one of the biggest party schools in the country. So, it wasn't fully necessary but I'm certainly glad I did it. I still talk to several of my fraternity brothers (stood up in two of their weddings). It's a heck of a networking vehicle and even socially speaking now, it's good... I moved to Austin, Texas without knowing anyone, and plan on joining the local Alumni Association. Of course, word is the local AA only accepts UT Phi Psis. If that's the case, that's retahded. Fortunately there's another AA that's based out of San Marcos (about 30 min. south) that accepts any Phi Psi alum. Of course, it'd be cooler to be in the Austin AA, since there's so much to do around here. In any case... yes, I recommend the fraternity experience in college if you can afford it. Edits: Forgot to mention, KevinL is also a Phi Psi. Partially due to that bond, we got to know each other a little faster here... oh, and I went to UC Santa Barbara. Edited December 1, 2006 by darin3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Big F'n Dave Posted December 1, 2006 Share Posted December 1, 2006 I was able to pull wool and make friends for free in college. I had several friends who were in frats, but it all seemed like a superficial pain in the ass to me. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
untateve Posted December 1, 2006 Share Posted December 1, 2006 You must have balls that sag to your knees, old man. Rush week is a dry week. The frats aren't allowed to serve alcohol to guys checking out the house. The IFC (frat council) even has people check in and monitor rush activities. They have some pretty big punishments for the houses that get caught. Needless to say some houses do break the rules and occasionally they get caught. It's pretty lame. I graduated in 1984. Rush week wasn't dry back then. Every frat had many, many kegs. My balls are still very supple. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Goopster24 Posted December 1, 2006 Author Share Posted December 1, 2006 I have a good friend who is a sophomore here who helped me come to this school in the first place. I played football with him in high school and he has helped me getting involved with the radio station here at school. He is really wants me to join his fraternity and I really do like it. If anything, I am probably leaning there. The one thing though is at this point, none of the guys on my floor that I have become friends with are looking at that fraternity. I've talked to older people and it's basically split between people who said they picked where they themselves enjoyed and people who said they went where most of their friends were going. How did you guys pick your fraternities? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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