<p>Does hazing really happen in the frats/sororities and are there any instances that youve heard of ?</p>
<p>Panhellenic sororities: nothing, it’s super illegal.
IFC Frats: slight hazing, nothing too intense. Some frats make you do dumb things like make drinks at a party or be DD to and from parties.
Asian sororities and frats: lots of hazing. I have heard some scary stories about pledging Asian sororities.</p>
<p>there is plenty of hazing at frats, even some sports team haze. its probably not as serious as some other schools but they do give new recruits, especially freshman a lot of ****</p>
<p>Then why do people want to join? Sorry, I may be clueless, but I never understood frats/sororities. Especially since SD doesnt even have frat houses, so what are the benefits? Aren’t there plenty of organizations and opportunities to meet people, ones that dont give you ****?</p>
<p>For frats it’s the sense of “brotherhood” that you get and apparently it makes it all worth it. The Greek system parties are fantastic and you meet so many people… if I were a guy I’d think it was worth it for sure. but that’s just my opinion…</p>
<p>^ I’m not part of a frat or sorority but from what I’ve heard from a lot of my friends it’s one of many ways to make friends (as opposed to just meeting people) and they tend to be people you continue to talk with after college. In addition it’s an excellent networking tool so it’s not a surprise many business-minded people are a part of a frat or sorority. If you meet people on the other side of the country with who were part of the same frat/sorority you can expect instant connections and opportunities based off the brother/sisterhood.</p>
<p>Remember not all of them practice hazing. I think the reason they taking rushing and all that very seriously is because they have to choose brothers/sisters who are very dedicated to their respective mission statement and who will continue to participate in activities promoting social life.</p>
<p>Your mileage may vary when it comes to acceptable forms of hazing or whether you even condone it at all. I’m not a frat/sorority member but I can’t deny that it’s brought happiness to a lot of my friends and acquaintances. Plus, if you’re up for parties or defying the “socially dead” stereotype then frats/sororities are the way to go.</p>
<p>No offense, but why is there hazing going on when UCSD doesn’t even have frat or sorority houses…</p>
<p>I’m not dissing UCSD or anything, seeing as I’m attending it next year, but seriously -.- seems so lame to haze, especially without a house</p>
<p>Fraternities and Sororities are based on brotherhoods/sisterhoods, not houses. The house honestly means nothing. Besides, every frat has at least a few mansions where like 5-10 brothers live that throw parties all the time. it’s a lot of fun.</p>
<p>I’m transferring into UCSD as a junior and am considering rushing for a frat, do you guys think coming in as a 3rd year is too late, any disadvantages? Any advantages, such as bypassing hazing? Etc.</p>