<p>Hey, I just want to get your guys' opinions on the greek life at UW. What are the top houses, etc.? Thanks a ton, your responses are much appreciated.</p>
<p>What do you mean by top? Fewest weeks of suspension? Most parties? Least injuries from hazing? No deaths from hazing? Fewest drug or alcohol related arrests? Best frat house, most money raised for charity, highest gpa, etc?</p>
<p>Just last night there is this on greek row: [Couches</a> set on fire north of 45th after UW football win - The Daily of the University of Washington](<a href=“http://dailyuw.com/2010/10/2/couches-set-fire-north-45th-after-uw-football-win]Couches”>http://dailyuw.com/2010/10/2/couches-set-fire-north-45th-after-uw-football-win)</p>
<p>My opinion is that frats are somewhat beneficial because they provide an immediate social network of friends, provide more parties, provide frat-leadership opportunities, and even a post-graduation employment network. There are serious downsides, however. In my opinion, I would never join one because I think greek life pushes a lot of people toward a frat-mentality, where it is more acceptable to do things like burn couches after a football game. Couches are cheap, but incidents like that are expensive and disruptive to everyone else.</p>
<p>[Going</a> Greek ? The Pros and Cons | College and Finance](<a href=“http://www.collegeandfinance.com/going-greek-the-pros-and-cons/]Going”>http://www.collegeandfinance.com/going-greek-the-pros-and-cons/)
[Greek</a> Life: More Than Just Beer and Togas - College Life | Guide | Universities - FOXNews.com](<a href=“http://www.foxnews.com/story/0,2933,212629,00.html]Greek”>College | Fox News)</p>
<p>Just your personal opinion of what the best frats/sororities to join are. C’mon guys, I really need responses for this survey.</p>
<p>I’m not in a frat or even go to the school yet, but I’ve heard the Sig Eps are one of the better frats to get involved with. They have a National Anti-Hazing policy, so you don’t have to worry about any bizarre/dangerous stunts being pulled on you.</p>
<p>if u like burning furniture, you’re sure to find an accepting house somewhere</p>
<p>Hey spaceneedle, I don’t care to hear your negative opinions anymore. You spammed the entire last thread I put up as well. Ya, obviously there are frats like that, but there are also quality frats.</p>
<p>@uw2333, I’m not too familiar with the Greek life here, but what are you looking for specifically in a house? This could narrow down some houses and people can give you some pointers on specific frats :)</p>
<p>Thanks speedsolver…I’m just looking for something in between a good time and being able to keep my grades. At the same time, I want a frat with a good reputation around campus. Thanks guys.</p>
<p>apparently the truth is now considered spamming to ears who don’t want to hear it. fine with me i suppose?</p>
<p>lol @ the couch burning. Sure didn’t help the reputation of the frats. And this isn’t the first time they’ve done that! They did it before too…
[UW</a> Engineering - Engineering Department Admission Statistics | <a href=“http://www.engr.washington.edu%5B/url%5D”>www.engr.washington.edu](<a href=“http://www.engr.washington.edu/curr_students/admissions/admitstats.html]UW”>http://www.engr.washington.edu/curr_students/admissions/admitstats.html)</a></p>
<p>As someone quoted in the paper,
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<p>I too have heard the sig eps… you can view the site below:
[Sigma</a> Phi Epsilon - University of Washington Chapter](<a href=“http://www.uwsigep.org/]Sigma”>http://www.uwsigep.org/)</p>
<p>hmm…I’m curious… What am I missing with regards to the above mentioned link to UW Engineering? How does it tie into greek life?</p>
<p>Can someone clarify…thanks.</p>