So I just started my freshman year here at Tulane and went to the fraternity and sorority informational session. I’ve never really considered myself the type of person who would normally join a frat. I’m majoring in biomedical engineering, so studying is my first and biggest priority. I also don’t like how frats are portrayed in the media a lot of the time. However, I am very social and would love to be part of a close knit group of friends like a frat. I also don’t consider myself a partier but I definitely enjoy it when I do. Would Zeta Psi be a good fit for me? I talked to one of their brothers who said they have the highest cumulative GPA of all the frats on campus (does that mean much?). He also said that most of them take school seriously, and introduced me to one brother who is an architecture major. Considering that I was not at all interested in frat life a few days ago, I think it’s safe to say that he made a good case. I just want to know what anyone with experience with Tulane’s frat life can tell me. Would rushing at Zeta Psi and maybe one or two other frats be smart or not so much?
Don’t rush Zeta Psi. Look at the other houses
Without coming across as bashing Zeta Psi, can you elaborate on why you think that? Not saying your opinion isn’t legitimate, it just doesn’t really help to say something like that without some elaboration.
I wasn’t Greek myself, @jasoncolorado and neither was my D, so it is hard for me to say much on the subject. About all I can add is what I hear from others, which is that some houses are a little more low key and serious about academics than others. Which those are I just don’t know, but certainly in the right situation I get the impression that being part of a frat can be a very positive experience. Seems to me you want to find one where the current members have similar ambitions as you, or at least enough of them that you know you will be supported. You should be able to find the average GPA of each one by talking to the Tulane office that oversees Greek life.
My advice is to take your time and get to know members of the various fraternities. Tulane doesn’t rush until Spring so you have time to really look into each of the houses and see where you think you would fit in. I also would not hang my hopes on just one frat, unless you really only want to be part of that one. You may not get a bid. Go to the fraternity events, go to the Information sessions on campus to learn more about the process.
Thanks for the input