<p>So I'm about to be going into my 4th semester and I'm a sophomore now. My freshman year I decided not to rush a fraternity because I felt like I didn't want to drink and the Greek life didn't suit me. Now I'm second guessing myself and considering rushing for different reasons. I haven't met a lot of people still, and my freshman year I experienced a lot of depression and bad grades. My GPA is sort of low now, even though I was always an OCD and great student prior to college. Anyways, I'm considering joining the Greek life because I need help raising my grades and I've hardly met anyone as far as freinds are concerned thus far. I'm just really unsure right now. On top of it all, I'm going into pre-med this semester. I just couldn't handle all of the higher level Calculus classes.</p>
<p>Also, if you end up advising me not to rush, what are the best ways to meet new friends? I know people say join groups, but it's really hard putting yourself out there when you don't know a soul.</p>
<p>NOTE: I also go to a SEC school if that matters</p>
<p>Rush if you want to be in a fraternity. Fraternity brothers can definitely help provide tutoring and assistance that may help you improve your grades, and it can ensure a minimal level of social life. It won’t automagically improve your grades, or change your personality. Different chapters have different personalities - look for one that seems to fit your own. </p>
<p>The greek system is not a magic bullet for academics or social life. Also look to faculty and classmates in your major for avenues to assist with academics, and to activities or things you are interested in for making friends. </p>
<p>This may take you a bit out of your comfort zone, but, check out any social dancing clubs on campus or take a PE class if they’re offered. Ballroom, salsa, latin, swing (EC or WC), contra, square - does not matter. These situations are ideal for novices - cost is low, no experience is required, initial awkwardness is expected, switching dance partners is required, you will definitely meet people. And you might like it.</p>
<p>You should definitely rush. Remember you don’t have to pledge just because you’re rushing. If you find a frat you really like, join. If it isn’t so great, don’t. No harm done.</p>
<p>What is your GPA? There is a GPA requirement to be in a frat and it’s usually higher than the all men’s average. Check with your school. </p>
<p>Definately rush. I’d have to say it’s one of the best decisions I’ve made throughout my life. There’s a lot of pros and maybe some cons. Go through rush and as get as much information as you can but the most important thing you want to do is pick the house where you’re most comfortable with the guys there (don’t necessarily go for “prestige” and “rankings” because those kind of frats are the breeding ground for insecure and ******bag-esque kind of people that give greek life a bad name, most if not all frats have successful people). </p>
<p>When you pick the house that you’re comfortable with that’s where you get the special bond people talk about. Every homecoming that I’ve been to at my frat we had huge pledge classes from the 70’s still coming back and talking with their pledge brothers like they never left. They all have successful careers and families but still they come back because it’s a huge part of their life. That’s the kind of house you’re looking for. If you pick the house that you enjoy the guys at then everything else will fall into place.</p>