<p>To be fair though, no matter how a rush system works, once you know how you're likely to be uneasy about it.</p>
<p>Taryn, I was one of the disaffiliated Greek counselors my junior year, and rush director of my house my senior year, and it's amazing to see that nothing has changed over the years -- that was pretty much the process!</p>
<p>Think of it as akin to an interview process for a job. But have fun with it -- look at it as an opportunity to meet new people.</p>
<p>Alright, that doesn't sound too bad at all. Thanks for the info. :)</p>
<p>Also I just want to say with regards to the Rushed videos that I was expecting them to be a LOT more scandalous based on all the talk about them here... they were kind of boring, to tell the truth.</p>
<p>hmm about what percent of the school is involved in greek life?</p>
<p>I believe about 30% -- someone may have more accurate figures than I, though. Read some of the other threads about Greek life at NU, however -- it's not very "exclusionary" at all, though. Or PM Sanjenferrer, who was absolutely prepared to hate all things Greek and even admitted it wasn't that bad once he got here :-) It is truly a take-it-or-leave-it type of system.</p>
<p>It's around 33% for guys and 40% for girls, with an average composite of about 36~37%.</p>
<p>Got a question. I read the Rumor Royalty blog for kicks, but I was kind of shaken when an anonymous commenter mentioned me in the comments- not by name, but it was clear what this person was talking about and it would be very easy to find me. (It wasn't a compliment, either) I've heard that the people in charge of Rush have been watching the Facebook activity of incoming freshmen. I'm vaguely interested in rushing- nothing serious yet, and I'm not even sure if I'm going to rush, but should I worry about this?</p>
<p>^ I don't know much about Greek life, but judging from what I've read, I wouldn't worry about it... Rumor Royalty exaggerates things wayy too much to be taken seriously.</p>
<p>Lots of people, especially girls (sorry for stereotyping) look at incoming freshmen on Facebook. I wouldn't be TOO concerned (people will remember those who made asses of themselves during NSW and forget about stupid pre-school-starting Facebook stuff), but at the same time, always remember that Facebook is a public space. Not even just for rush purposes, but you shouldn't write things in threads or put things in your profile or post items that you wouldn't want the entire world (or at least the NU community) to know about. Advice for life!</p>
<p>Definitely advice to live by! </p>
<p>Ironically, in this case, it wasn't really anything that I am or would be embarrassed by personally. I was surprised that these people took it the way they did- it didn't occur to me that I would be judged in that way. </p>
<p>But whatever. I shouldn't dwell on anonymous individuals who have nothing better to do than to read the Northwestern 2012 discussion board all day, no?</p>
<p>Being honest, Northwestern's social life is pretty tight knit and if you make a name for yourself commenting all over the facebook boards then that may haunt you until rush (if you plan on rushing.) Rush is very intense and competitive for some and they take notice early on who they want, even if that means snooping on facebook. I know of a few frats that have lists of guys that they want to rush before they even come to Northwestern just by judging them off of facebook. So people really do read your profile and judge you by that, whether it's a good judgement of you or not.</p>
<p>If I were you I would try to avoid commenting all over facebook and even though it is wrong and stupid that oder girls and guys read facebook to learn about the freshman, they will judge you from it and this impression can carry with you. Being blunt, commenting all over facebook threads makes you look insecure and over the top which is a major turn off to *****y self-righteous NU girls.</p>
<p>Rumor Royalty is stupid and promotes gossip but there is always a little truth behind it and if your being mentioned personally on it I would definitely watch out because A LOT of "popular" sorority girls read that and buy into it so good luck and be careful.</p>
<p>Just poked around on the RR site (quite silly, actually).</p>
<p>But based on my browsing, it appears while some things change, most things seem to stay the same.</p>
<p>Yes, the Greek system is prevalent at Northwestern; around 40% of students are Greek. I myself am active in a fraternity. However, sadly, instead of using their membership to foster brotherhood/sisterhood, promote philanthropy, and all the other cabbage that comes along with going Greek, membership often becomes an excuse to label others/get in with the "right" people. People often pass judgment on you the second you tell them what your letters are; I've seen this happen to myself, and others, on countless occasions. My advice: if you have any personal integrity, don't get involved, it will only sadden you, and while you'll gain a ton of real friends in your own house (which is awesome), you're also bound to get a slew of detractors who don't even know who you are.</p>
<p>Yes, most of the things I said criticizing Greek life are true. Don't kid yourselves, people. Personally, I couldn't believe how cocky some of the guys I've met were who are trying to live up to the frat boy image. There are probably only 2 I would ever consider rushing at. The girls are much nicer, but a lot are shallow as well. They even acknowledge this and hate themselves for how shallow they've become.</p>
<p>What things you've said, Liontree? Do you even go to school here yet/ever? Looks like you're posting quite a bit on the Stanford and Penn boards, meaning you don't know anything at all about what you're talking about from first hand experience. Ultimately, first hand experience is the only worthwhile account.</p>
<p>warywildcat, can you talk a bit about the different fraternities? What one youre in and some of the reputations? I plan to rush at NU and would liek to know a little about the different frats and such. thanks</p>
<p>it seems like most people are completely against the greek system. one of the main reasons i was attracted to NU was because of the strong greek system...am i completely wrong?!</p>
<p>Ohh, I'm a current student, arbiter. </p>
<p>I'm not anti-Greek. I just don't like how some cocky some people in it are. I was very surprised.</p>
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<p>There are cocky a-holes everywhere.</p>
<p>The vast majority of guys I knew my frosh yr ended up joining a fraternity. </p>
<p>While most were cool guys, a few were a little cocky - and that was prior to joining a fraternity. </p>
<p>Simply joining a fraternity doesn't necessarily make a person cocky - usually, they were cocky to begin with.</p>
<p>My house (which was full of jocks and meatheads) had some cocky guys - but they were cocky from the start. Otoh, my closest friends were totally laid back (and they had the most reason to be cocky, but weren't).</p>