<p>I'm a senior looking forward to fall semester in college, it's an exciting time, no doubt. The one thing I'm unsure of is whether I should be interested, or terrified of fraternities. I've heard all of the stories about hazing, hell week, and all that comes with it. I'm not looking to rush first semester, but possibly later on. I'm sure that once I'm actually on campus, I'll get a more accurate feel for the way things work with fraternities, but I suppose I need immediate gratification. Or rather, immediate answers. My question is this: are fraternities REALLY that bad, or is it mostly hype?
Thanks for any help you give...</p>
<p>wat type of person r u? social or shy?
I just asked a 1st year UC Riverside student about sororities n she said itz great. She reassured me that theres no hazing watsoever n that u won't be forced 2 do wat u dont wanna (ie drinking). She didnt tell me wat they did at pledging though. My friend wasn't extremely social n shes not the popular or "i'm way cool" type of person so i guess most of us can fit in. We'll c =)</p>
<p>I don't think one can generalize about fraternities. The environment at each fraternity differs by campus and also differs by year-to-year. Some fraternities, though, do have a very hardcore pledging program and they carry a reputation for it. Others are not so tough, but still, every fraternity requires you to pass the pledging program, and in order to do so, you'll have to commit most of your outside time to it. </p>
<p>I would say if you are unsure, go rush first, check out some fraternities. Yeah, rushing during first semester won't hurt, because it is a chance for you to get to know the frats (and for them to get to know you). By rushing, you are not required to pledge. Then if you find a frat that seems to fit you, hopefully they will extend you a bid, and you can go through the pledge process. If during any time you feel that the frat isn't for you during the pledge process, you can also depledge from the frat. </p>
<p>Yes, I have heard stories of hazing as well, and some of my friends have seen their friends come back in bad shape. But not all frats are like this. But then again, I wouldn't consider the pledge process for any frat to be easy. I think those who really feel that they fit in the frat and love the frat will survive pledge a lot easier.... atititude plays a role in this. </p>
<p>to casperloveucs comment... i think in general, sororities have it easier during their pledge process, or at least, it doesn't require as much physical endurance.</p>
<p>In general, I'm a pretty social kid, but I'm also sort of selective about the people I associate with, which may be a good thing for fraternities, if I find one that fits well.... Of course, in any situation, there's bound to be someone that I dont like, and someone who doesnt like me.</p>
<p>If you are pretty social (or if you arent) college can provide you with plenty of whatever you want without joining a frat. Hell, you can even go to their parties without pledging. </p>
<p>The whole making social connections for the future is ********...frats at different schools are very different and there really is no post-college connection. You can make great friends and have great fun while expanding your education without the greek system.</p>
<h2>The whole making social connections for the future is ********...frats at different schools are very different and there really is no post-college connection.</h2>
<p>What the hell, my father gets them all the time for his....</p>