<p>so i know a lot of people are considering frats and sororities
i'm not interested in joining one but i do understand that brotherhood/sisterhood is the core of greek organizations, and i have a lot of respect for that
i came across a person today, who is thinking of joining a frat, but i never thought this guy was a frat-type person. so i asked him why he's considering it and his answer actually amazed me
he said that he wants to join a frat so he can expand his networks and contacts. it'll help him get a job after he graduates if he has a larger network of people, and since frats are very brotherhood-centered, his frat brothers will be a useful contact source in the future.
i've always thought that going greek took a lot of serious commitment and passion for brotherhood, and someone who's looking to take advantage of that brotherhood shouldn't be joining
your thoughts?</p>
<p>How do you know he's not going to be fully committed?</p>
<p>i told him that it'll take a lot of commitment and he said that if he gets what he wants (network and contacts) then he's willing to do whatever. it seems like he's missing the point.</p>
<p>free beer. enough said</p>
<p>I, too, thought it was all about alcohol so someone who is looking ahead to building a network to aid his career is to be commended.</p>
<p>Are there any frats at Penn that AREN'T filled with your standard wild, jocky types? I'm not a party animal by any means (and I think beer tastes like carbonated urine) and I've never been really interested in sports but I'm interested in joining a frat. I know that Penn has the reputation for being a party school. What should I do?</p>
<p>Research shows that students in fraternities have lower GPAs. Being a high performer will do more for your future than any connections you make socially with a group of party-oriented brothers. The alcohol scene at fraternities also interferes with one's ability to function at full potential. Exception: Traditionally black fraternities do not incorporate these aspects of fraternity life and therefore contribute to the collegiate experience in a positive manner. (Reference: Harvard School of Public Health statistics)</p>
<p>i just joined a sorority to get wasted all the time
but i learned that its so much more than that
you make so many new friends and they are all like my sisters</p>
<p>So I went thru a sorority this year - Iota Phi Lambda. But when I get into college I'll probably join the AKA's or else my godmother will feel I'm disloyal lol. I love greek stepping - I did it for half of my high school years, and I just think that a sorority would be a great place for me to continue stepping, and of course to meet and connect with other women.</p>
<p>What is the rundown on Fraternities at UPenn? Which ones are wild and obnoxious and which ones are a bit more mellow?</p>
<p>bump.......</p>
<p>Well then he's wrong, and then people will see through his fake persona. Frats are for brotherhood. You keep those relationships (or you can choose to throw them away). You don't exploit those relationships.</p>
<p>"free beer. enough said"</p>
<p>Actually, no. </p>
<p>As a member of a fraternity you are PAYING for the beer, etc. thru social dues (if anything, you are paying for "free" beer for the students who come to your parties).</p>