5 Reasons to Rush for a Fraternity (from a person who has never rushed)

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August 12, 2008

LISTEN UP FOOLS! I know that the second I write about fraternities or sororities, that you’ve already conjured up certain images in your head. To those of you who think poorly about the Greek system, I’m going to make an argument why you should change your mind. Oh, and BTW… I have never been in a fraternity, so don’t think I’m trying to convince you to do it because I want you to not think badly about Greeks. No… this list is the true lament of a guy who let an opportunity go. So, here it is:

Making Friends - Stop! I know what you’re thinking. I’m not talking about “buying friends”. I’m talking about making friends. First, I will admit that the Greek system has some real douche bags in it. But, that is the exception to the rule. The truth is the Greek system is full of super cool, very bright, people that you wouldn’t have thought to make friends with before, and are the kind of people that you will want to know into the future. Yes, the system is made to create friendships. What the hell’s so wrong with that? What, you don’t like friends?
Parties - You can either walk around campus for a few hours looking for parties on the weekends, or you can count on a guaranteed party. For those of you who are not in a fraternity, if you say that you’re spending your weekends partying as much as you really want to be, and you’re meeting as many girls as you’d really like to be, you are liars. You’re playing XBox at home in your basketball shorts and you know it.
Networks - What’s the old adage? “It’s not what you know, but who you know” This is a fact, and no matter how much it sucks to admit it, it’s true. So embrace this idea as soon as you possibly can and you can thank me later when you actually realize that it’s true. If you want to build up your network after school, it can still be done. But, watch out. It’ll take a few years to really do so (hmmmm…. a college education takes a few years. Hey! Maybe you can build that future network up at the same time as you’re going to school and dicking around.)
Opportunities - I’m talking about all sorts of opportunities: job opportunities, community service opportunities, pranking opportunities, political involvement opportunities, dating opportunities, tailgaiting opportunities, entrepreneurial opportunities, etc. Whatever your interests are, there’s more likely than not a few other people that will do it with you, and more likely to be quality opportunities as well.
Chicks/Dudes - I’d much rather meet like 40 girls in one night through activities in the Greek system, than maaayyyybbeeee meeting 3-4 girls in the coffee bar.

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