<p>which ones?</p>
<p>Frats are stupid. If you’re a freshman, honestly, there are better things out there. I used to go and I found friends that don’t go there so I go to co-ops and stuff but frats are so shallow. really. lol like it’s so stupid how “guys cant come in” not that i bring guys, but i think thats ridiculous. and they judge u on how you look/say it so loudly while you walk away. That’s low.</p>
<p>Before I continue, I have to first warn you that several people are offended by “frat.” So, to make sure that you don’t unintentionally offend someone, use the full word: fraternity.</p>
<p>With that in mind, what are you looking to get out of a fraternity? Are you looking for any social aspects, or just the networking? And, for the networking, what area do you need it in?</p>
<p>If it’s just for the networking, you’re better off participating in professional fraternities instaed of trying to join a social one, which requires a lot of social bonding with the group.</p>
<p>oh okay. I guess that’s what he meant. But yeah, I’d avoid social fraternities : ] although I guess I just encountered some fraternity boys that weren’t so respectful. But actually, I do know one guy whose really nice, but I don’t know fraternities/sororities=consist of pretty much the stereotypical personalities.</p>
<p>Social Fraternities are more widespread and have a much larger network don’t you think? So wouldn’t it be better to go for one of those instead of a professional one?</p>
<p>Depends on your personality I suppose. You should try both and see if you like it. Meet people in each and then you can see what works for you.</p>
<p>Seriously, how useful is the “network” of a fraternity? Everybody else is just like you, a student in need of a job.</p>
<p>Well i guess it helps them to get started in community service…but yeah, you can find better things. If they help you “network” it’s probably not going to distinguish you from others when you’re applying to grad school.</p>
<p>it’s not about grad school. It’s about the interview process and applying for jobs.</p>
<p>It’s about alumni connections really. One of my friends who just graduated just moved to Connecticut because an alumnus is a headhunter and got him a job really well. </p>
<p>Definitely try rush and go to different fraternities and see what you like. Almost all of the fraternities here are large national chapters and will have strong alumni chapters. Otherwise, you can go for different niche groups like Triangle or different religious/cultural fraternities too.</p>