WestWorld 1,213 Posted March 28, 2017 Share Posted March 28, 2017 Almost everyone in my school doesn't like them lol Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Twice snatched my weave 5,987 Posted March 28, 2017 Share Posted March 28, 2017 My only insight on what a sorority/frat is like, is from movies/tv so it's not very positive lol Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jessica's G-string 3,589 Posted March 28, 2017 Share Posted March 28, 2017 If we're talking BGLOs then not really? I'm doing research on them atm lol. The only negative I'm retaining from this project is the hazing, though illegal. I guess it depends on the Fraternity or Sorority's idealism. I don't get why they hate them but ig that's a personal issue lol. Edit: All BGLOs (mostly the divine nine: Alpha Phi Alpha, Alpha Kappa Alpha, Zeta Phi Beta, Sigma Gamma Rho, Omega Psi Phi, etc.. Google is interested lol) promote self-discovery, and they're almost like a sisterhood or brotherhood in a sense. All frats and sor. require a certain GPA to apply. Also, you'll be asked what you plan on bringing to the frat or sor. My overall perception of them, however, is very positive. And hazing isn't the only way to get into a frat or sor. lol. I believe it would be a good experience. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WestWorld 1,213 Posted March 28, 2017 Author Share Posted March 28, 2017 My only insight on what a sorority/frat is like, is from movies/tv so it's not very positive lol Some of them are pretty much like what you see on tv lol. Partying, being douchy and stuff. I met some nice people but overall I try to stay away from a lot of them because they're not very nice lol Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Honeystan 10,291 Posted March 28, 2017 Share Posted March 28, 2017 I remember a sorority tried to recruit me. They liked that I always got up for Karaoke and had nearly a 4.0 GPA. I turned them down though. They had weird rituals and the sweaters and other things were too pricey. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
demasta 23,252 Posted March 28, 2017 Share Posted March 28, 2017 yes, kinda Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Twice snatched my weave 5,987 Posted March 28, 2017 Share Posted March 28, 2017 Some of them are pretty much like what you see on tv lol. Partying, being douchy and stuff. I met some nice people but overall I try to stay away from a lot of them because they're not very nice lol I guess my perception of frats/sororities won't change any time soon then lol. What do you think the ratio of stereotypical "as seen on tv" frats to "good/nice" frats is in general? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
A Hamster Named Loneliness 3,680 Posted March 28, 2017 Share Posted March 28, 2017 I don't have a negative perception of the professional- and community service-based sororities/frats, but many of the social sororities/frats from what I remember from college are heavily party-based. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sakurahanabira 6,634 Posted March 28, 2017 Share Posted March 28, 2017 I've never had any experiences with sororities or frats before but two of my apartment housemates when I was in college were part of a community service-based sorority. Not every sorority/frat is about partying--there are community service-based and professional-based sororities/frats, too, and being in a professional-based sorority/frat like ones for Business majors can give you a bit of an upper advantage when it comes to finding jobs since your sorority/frat is already one big networking opportunity and jobs are all about networking these days. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WestWorld 1,213 Posted March 28, 2017 Author Share Posted March 28, 2017 I guess my perception of frats/sororities won't change any time soon then lol. What do you think the ratio of stereotypical "as seen on tv" frats to "good/nice" frats is in general? Speaking solely on my experience in my school, it's pretty rare. Even like the academic ones in my school has a lot of douchebags but it might be different elsewhere since they're more focused on school stuff. So like I would say 85 percent of those in a frat are asshole. The rest are somewhere between okayish to pleasantly decent lol Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
denizen mars 5,911 Posted March 28, 2017 Share Posted March 28, 2017 even if they're not into constant partying or elaborate hazing rituals, they're essentially clubs for rich students, so I never wanted anything to do with them (and I probably don't meet the minimum income requirements anyway). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jessica's G-string 3,589 Posted March 28, 2017 Share Posted March 28, 2017 even if they're not into constant partying or elaborate hazing rituals, they're essentially clubs for rich students, so I never wanted anything to do with them (and I probably don't meet the minimum income requirements anyway). That's def a stereotype lmao Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WestWorld 1,213 Posted March 28, 2017 Author Share Posted March 28, 2017 If we're talking BGLOs then not really? I'm doing research on them atm lol. The only negative I'm retaining from this project is the hazing, though illegal. I guess it depends on the Fraternity or Sorority's idealism. I don't get why they hate them but ig that's a personal issue lol. Edit: All BGLOs (mostly the divine nine: Alpha Phi Alpha, Alpha Kappa Alpha, Zeta Phi Beta, Sigma Gamma Rho, Omega Psi Phi, etc.. Google is interested lol) promote self-discovery, and they're almost like a sisterhood or brotherhood in a sense. All frats and sor. require a certain GPA to apply. Also, you'll be asked what you plan on bringing to the frat or sor. My overall perception of them, however, is very positive. And hazing isn't the only way to get into a frat or sor. lol. I believe it would be a good experience. My cousin just joined Alpha Pi :O Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jessica's G-string 3,589 Posted March 28, 2017 Share Posted March 28, 2017 My cousin just joined Alpha Pi :O Alpha Phi Alpha? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WestWorld 1,213 Posted March 28, 2017 Author Share Posted March 28, 2017 Alpha Phi Alpha? Oh wait that's different lol never mind. The one she joined is just called Alpha Pi Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
foo 3,048 Posted March 28, 2017 Share Posted March 28, 2017 Social frats at my school have a pretty bad rep. There's been quite a few instances of rape at parties and alcohol poisoning from hazing. One kid even died a few year back from being left alone drunk as fk after a hazing ritual. I've never rushed, but a lot of my friends have and they complain about it being too expensive, time consuming, and fake. I think they go a bit overboard sometimes, but I don't think they're that bad. Tons of douchebags though, oh my god. Professional frats are very good though and can help you get started with your career. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ARMYReVeluv 8 Posted March 28, 2017 Share Posted March 28, 2017 frats in our country basically mean that it's hazing for initiation, and a lot of students have died from that so yes, I actually have a negative perception of it here Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TickleMePink 17,072 Posted March 28, 2017 Share Posted March 28, 2017 yes, kinda Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
STORM 7,555 Posted March 28, 2017 Share Posted March 28, 2017 Pretty much. I have friends who are part of it and you can see what is wrong with it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JiMiJu 1,858 Posted March 29, 2017 Share Posted March 29, 2017 I don't think we have them over here. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kkdyoo_ 53 Posted March 30, 2017 Share Posted March 30, 2017 yes, kinda Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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