<p>I'm a freshman and I'm really having a difficult time adjusting socially to college. Not to sound snobby in any way but I haven't met anyone particularly interesting. Most everyone I've met likes more poppy and mainstream rap and I'm completely the opposite. I'm really worried that it's going to take some time to meet people who share my interests and I was wondering if joining a frat would be a good idea. My idea of a frat is just east coast bros who just get hammered and listen to Mac Miller. I really have no interest in taking part in that, but I was wondering are there any frats on campus that don't party super hard all the time? And also have members that like different music (Radiohead, Joy Division, Pixies for example)? Really, I don't mean to sound super snobby but I just can't hang out with too many bros. FIJI seemed like it might be a cool frat cause it sounds like not too much partying and a lot of charity. Could someone recommend a way to get in touch with people who have similar interests to me? Should I just skip the whole greek thing?</p>
<p>I agree. I used to have friends that liked different music than me. It put way too much of a strain on our relationship and I had to end it. I mean, how could I be friends with someone that likes country?</p>
<p>^Alternately, goblue could go hang out at the School of Music on north, where I’m sure he’ll not only avoid the bros, but be exposed to myriad alternative hipsters Or take a class at RC!</p>
<p>And re: (Just in case not ■■■■■■■■)
All great bands, but I am the PARENT of a SOM student and they’re from MY era…If you’re into alternative, go current ;)</p>
<p>There are lots of “different” non-bro style things going on around campus, from what little I, a parent, get to hear about Try to check out some of the house/basement parties/house shows etc. and just connect with people in your classes – it will take a bit of time – to get yourself in a position to be invited to same. </p>
<p>If you want to meet a high-fun-quotient crew who are not exactly “normal”, go volunteer for the Gargoyle (humor magazine). They have parties too, but things that might be more your speed.</p>
<p>I never said that I only want to be friends with people who like the same music as me… I do however want to be friends with people that share my interests and that I can relate to. I just was wondering if there are any frats on campus that aren’t completely filled with party animal bros. Those aren’t the people I like to hang out with. Not trolling at all, completely serious and yes my post was slightly condescending. I wouldn’t be asking this if I wasn’t genuinely concerned I’m just a bit worried I’m doing it all wrong and I want to know what would be a good way to meet people who share my interests.</p>
<p>If you don’t want to be friends with “party animal bros”, then maybe joining a fraternity isn’t such a good idea. But you should understand that your idea of what a fraternity is is not correct at all. Welcome week is a terrible representation of what most fraternities are like on a normal day, and I can tell from your description that welcome week completely altered your perception.</p>
<p>Most of us don’t drink 7 days a week. This is still the University of Michigan. We play hard AND work hard.</p>
<p>Yeah I figured, I guess I’m being judgmental. I’m sure they all go over the top at welcome week but yeah. If there are any frat recommendations for something not to crazy but still fun, it would be much appreciated.</p>
<p>Go to different frats and talk to the brothers. Go to frat social events other than parties like barbecues. The frats themselves have a lot of different people with diverse interests. Just find the group of guys who you like hanging out with the most. Trust me, they are not all “party bros”.</p>
Or take a class at RC!</p>