Fraternity Life
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13130696:mmccarthy14 said:
well thats because it wasn't an official social seeing how it is still rush. But certainly right now the cops very strict because first few weeks of school. I don't know the exact situation, but they might of already of had too many people in the house
congrossman.
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From what ive seen about the Frats here at URI. (which mind you isant much). Ive been pleasantly surprised to how friendly and inviting the brothers have been at the rush events that ive attended. Like frank i know a few people in different frats that have a sort of outlook on life that i do. Or interestests at least. The last rush event i attended brought to light the huge networking that a brotherhood brings. IE internships and job opportunities. Maybe its just the fact of rushing and they will all turn different after interveiws are over. Im not quite sure yet. but the brothers ive met have been average interesting kids. Lets just say i will continue to attend rush events and learn more about Frats. Deffinatly not what i thought it was.
13130850:mmccarthy14 said:
I feel just the opposite. I've met a lot of very friendly frat guys (and quite a few low-lifes) who defy the stereotype. It's the concept of a fraternity that I just can't get on board with. Joining an official club to establish a sense of "community" and to use those connections as stepping stones just seems fake to me. Then there's the whole issue with waving that god damn logo around as if joining a club is somehow a feat worth being proud of.
Fraternity friendships seem like they're valued more for their instrumental value (stepping stones) than their intrinsic value (friendship). The whole "brother" thing is odd in that it's a possessive and collectivist form of friendship rather than one in which friends have no obligation to each other (the kind I prefer). I suppose it's a preference thing on that front.
Dolan.Escobar
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13129866:skiersupreme said:
I cant get enough of this guy
spliff.Life
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13129591:frankspirito said:
just because you can doesnt mean you should
p-fo
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Depends on the school. Some places it's just another house of people that likes to party, in other places it's its own weird, twisted, incestuous, pretentious bubble. That's my school, and I could write paragraphs about the whack shit after rushing a bit and working in a sorority kitchen for a school year. I encourage everyone to check it out, but make sure you pay attention and stay objective. The need to belong is strong, but you should never sell your soul.
Dolan.Escobar
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13129596:frankspirito said:
If u need frats to have a party scene, then no u dont go to a party school
Peter.
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depends on the school and the fraternity, but for the most part, the typical "frat guy" stereotype only accounts for about 10% of all fraternity guys. seriously, for the most part guys in fraternities are just normal guys.
don't knock something you haven't tried before. give rush a look if it's something youre into. if you can find a fraternity that matches up with your interests/personality, go for it. you won't regret it.
source: i was in a fraternity
don't knock something you haven't tried before. give rush a look if it's something youre into. if you can find a fraternity that matches up with your interests/personality, go for it. you won't regret it.
source: i was in a fraternity
miroz
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OP, you asked for opinions and then argue, rebut, or disagree with anyone who stuck up for the stereotypes (they exist for a reason).
I'm not a frat guy. I went to some rush events and found it wasn't for me. I know some top notch people who are involved in greek life. Most of the frat dudes/chicks I encounter are shitty. In my experience, the attitudes, exclusion, and overall shittiness that come with greek life go above and beyond making up for the philanthropy they do and the grades they require.
Two cents.
I'm not a frat guy. I went to some rush events and found it wasn't for me. I know some top notch people who are involved in greek life. Most of the frat dudes/chicks I encounter are shitty. In my experience, the attitudes, exclusion, and overall shittiness that come with greek life go above and beyond making up for the philanthropy they do and the grades they require.
Two cents.
