<p>^ I pulled a few up. I’ll add another voice - my daughter loved TO, and had between 9 and 24 students in most of her TO courses.</p>
<p>^ Thanks alamemom (who is far from being lame) for finding and re-posting those TO threads!</p>
<p>So after an unsuccessful half hearted rush at a “top frat,” I still want to rush next semester. I have one fraternity that I particularly like, but the only problem is that this frat is also a “top frat.” While I would like to be part of a top fraternity, I particularly like this fraternity for their strong brotherhood, their activities-particularly fundraisers that involve children, and their social events. I also like the type of guys they have in their house as the guys who I have encountered from this house are generally nice guys in the house. But I don’t know anyone from the house on a personal level, and the fact that they are a “top” house discourages me from rushing there next semester. Should I rush there next semester or should I just go past it because it is a top frat. Also, exactly how hard is it to get a bid from a top house?</p>
<p>When does spring rush begin usually?</p>
<p>It is during the first week of classes or second?</p>
<p>If im a transfer studnent and going to be a senior next semester would it be hard to get a bid from a top frat?</p>
<p>^ As a senior, it would be tough.</p>
<p>^^ and I don’t think it’d be a terrific decision (and I say that not as a result of my anti-Greek stance), because you’d end up going to the standard pledge garbage (hazing and the whole shebang) and really only be a full brother for a semester. Ask yourself if the time is really worth the short payoff.</p>
<p>When does spring rush begin usually?</p>
<p>Is it during the first week of classes or second?</p>
<p>I believe it’s the second week, but activities extend into the third.</p>
<p>so no one really answered my question… is it hard for a senior to join a top frat? or would it not really matter if i got along with everyone pretty well?</p>
<p>Arctic92 answered it quite clearly.</p>
<p>Im going to be a senior next year and definitely want to rush a fraternity. its between delta sigma pi (DSP) and a traditional greek (IFC) fraternity. I want to rush DSP because of the networking, but i want to also do a traditional greek fraternity because I think i’ll be able to make closer bonds with the brothers. Thoughts?</p>
<p>mrpringles: unless you plan on rushing an IFC frat next SEMESTER, I’d go with DSP. In the IFC frats, you’d no doubt be pledging with a bunch of freshmen, some sophomores and, depending on the frat, you’d have to go through hazing (which, as a senior, I doubt you’d have time/patience for). Also, you’d be at a significant disadvantage at many houses because of your age (unless you have a lot of friends pulling for you in one house). I think the disadvantages would just outweigh the advantages.</p>
<p>Also, like you said, being a senior you will want to start networking A LOT for jobs, and if you’re going business DSP would probably be your best bet 
Good luck on whatever you decide they’re both great options!</p>
<p>so i have to ask since rush week is coming up… i’ve been at sc for about a year now about to be senior. what benefits do i have rushing a house?</p>
<p>I’m planning on rushing a business frat this semester. Right now I’m leaning DSP. Can anyone give a brief testimonial between the two and also how busy/hectic their pledging processes are. Thanks.</p>
<p>GeorgiaGirl - I would like to PM you re: USC sororities but ALAS, your box is too full!</p>
<p>Worrier,
Today is National Signing Day. I will reply later this afternoon via PM.</p>