<p>does the greek life really take over the social scene as many say it does? how old do you have to be to be in a frat/sorority?? are non-greekies invited to greek parties? and is there still a big party atmosphere separate from the greek scene? thanks!</p>
<p>hah well i dont really know but i think that there HAS to be a whole seperate party scene simply because usc is so huge and the party scene is big to match</p>
<p>if you don't go greek you will be perfectly fine. the only greek parties that non-greeks aren't invited to are things like barbeques and invites; the actual parties (every thursday night is a big night on frat/sorority row) are open to everybody and tons of people go, although it is a lot easier to get into parties if you are a girl. however, if you are not interested in the greek scene at all, you definitely do not have to worry about missing out on any partying. :) the party scene is in no way, shape, or form confined to frats/sororities.</p>
<p>do you drink [y/n] this is important when it comes to greek life</p>
<p>unless you're in the christian fraternity. i wanna rush next year :)</p>
<p>isn't christianity already a brotherhood...</p>
<p>Sorry PAGAN here ^____^ i not familiar</p>
<p>I'm Greek but don't drink! Greek life is definitely a great university experience, and there's a fairly large presence on campus, but it certainly will not ruin your social life if you don't join a fraternity/sorority. There are lots of random parties you can go to. :)</p>
<p>If you want to party on The Row but don't want to go Greek...all girls can get into fraternity parties. Guys can only enter if they're on the guest list. So if you're a guy, start makin' connections!</p>
<p>As far as I know, there are no rules specifying age requirements, at least for sororities. My youngest sorority sister is 17.</p>
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<p>And you know this...how?</p>
<p>At USC only like 15% or 20% of the students "go greek" anyway. Obviously the rest of us 80% have to have some kind of partying opportunities :)</p>
<p>because i have much experience with greek life... don't tell me drinking doesn't play a role in frats</p>
<p>You can definitely have a social life without going Greek – and you’ll find plenty of parties off the row. </p>
<p>But the row is still definitely social-life central at USC. If you’re a girl, you’ll be able to get into most things. If you’re a guy, you need to know someone in the house who can put you on the list. </p>
<p>I’d encourage you to keep an open mind about the Greek system though. At least rush – it’s a guaranteed good time without any required commitment. USC is a big school, and a fraternity offers a close-knit network of friends you can rely on. Not to mention an unlimited social calendar. And there are a lot of fraternities at USC, so chances are you’ll find at least one where you’d feel comfortable.</p>
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<p>can you rush as a freshman?? and what are some of the better known frats on campus-do each have their own clique-jocks, surfers, stoners, etc.??</p>
<p>Yes, you can rush as a freshman. No, fraternities are not divided in "jocks, surfers, stoners." That's high school.</p>
<p>Of course, some fraternities have better reputations than others (i.e. better parties, more girls, etc.)</p>
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<p>Oh, definitely. There's a totally different classification system, especially among girls. There are some more sketchy than others, some that are just NOT NICE/total dicks, some that party 24/7...</p>
<p>how is the rush season like? is there a lot of hazing going on and such? um... and what frats are known for best parties or best grades</p>
<p>Rush only lasts about a week – it’s when you visit different houses then choose one or two to focus on in hopes of getting a bid. It’s a good time. At the end of the week, houses give out bids, and if you accept a bid from a house, you become a pledge. </p>
<p>Pledging can last as long as a whole semester, though the exact duration depends upon which house you’re pledging. Some houses don’t haze at all, while others can be pretty intense. </p>
<p>The houses known for the best parties/grades/etc. changes from year to year, so it’s hard to say. Also, reputations of houses on the row are really subjective, and each person will have a different opinion.</p>