<p>What's the fuss about Greek Life at Tulane? I've read some older posts dealing with this and all are negative. Is this a bad thing at Tulane? Are there people who don't want to be frat brothers?</p>
<p>My older son who graduated in May chose not to go Greek but had many friends who did. He found his social life to be fine without it. He was very involved in the music scene in New Orleans as well as life at Tulane. My younger son (now a freshman) chose to go Greek this semester. He really enjoys the camaraderie of the house is very happy with his decision so far. Seems like either decision works well at Tulane.</p>
<p>I just pledged a fraternity at Tulane and I've loved it so far. Tulane has spring rush for first years which is great and allows you to get a good feel for college life before you decide to do Greek life or not. The Greek scene is very obvious but NOT overly so, only about 30% of kids go greek.</p>
<p>Sorry to pirate this thread, but I am a freshman at my state school transfering to Tulane next for next fall, are sophmores still able to pledge frats? and if so, do they also pledge in spring?</p>
<p>Thanks</p>
<p>Students of all ages are encouraged to rush in the spring and, given a bid, can pledge a fraternity/sorority. Keep in mind the majority of rushees will be undergraduate freshman, but that does not mean transfer students and/or Tulane sophomores and upperclassmen won't be part of the pledge process as well.</p>
<p>Some fraternities even have informal rush times in the fall specifically designed for upperclassmen and transfers. Keep an eye out!</p>
<p>What's the point of being in a fraternity besides getting drunk and partying?</p>
<p>^That's not a loaded question.</p>
<p>its a great way to get to know new people. YES, I REALIZE YOU WILL MEET LOTS OF FRIENDS NOT THROUGH GREEK LIFE, but "throwing a bunch of new freshmen" into the same organization makes it even easier.</p>