What does TRP think about fraternities?

fnordsnord · 2015-06-05T14:36:01+00:00

The most valuable thing you will bring away from your college experience will be your network of contacts. You will never again have this opportunity: surrounded by dudes about your own age, almost as ambitious as you, and from similar backgrounds.

Even better: Their parents are business owners or are well-established professionals.

This will be the BEST time in your life to establish your network of contacts. A fraternity is a good place to do that. Just don't get too caught up in the beer-and-slutty-chicks life.

Meet guys. Build Bro bonds. And MEET their parents. Be that guy-who-knows-a-guy.

VasiliyZaitzev · 2015-06-05T15:03:03+00:00

I was in a social fraternity, and a lot of the guys I keep in contact with now were my brothers in undergrad. I went to grad school straight out of college and there was a chapter of my fraternity at that school, also, thus had immediate access to a pool of dewy, lissome co-eds (way better than bitter, grad school bitches) immediately, on zero effort.

YMMV, but totally worth it IME.

Trapezoi · 2015-06-05T16:15:53+00:00

Joining was the best decision of my life.

DeputyDelicious · 2015-06-05T13:43:46+00:00

Looking back on college, I think I alienated myself too much. If I had joined a frat of any kind I think I'd have done way better in studies and socially. So I'd say go for it. Also those connections to good jobs are real. I've seen people that aren't as smart as me get a better job because of a frat connection.

EsteraMC · 2015-06-05T16:37:30+00:00

The USA fraternities are good, because they are full of bro-dudes. The European ones are full of nerds.

dontdrinkthekoolade · 2015-06-05T13:44:49+00:00

Just go with what you want man. If you want to be in a social frat then do it.

It all comes down to how you want to invest your time in college because Greek Life can be extremely busy if you really let that be your character.

ghostCanape · 2015-06-05T15:15:13+00:00

Go with wherever you fit best, as others have said it is a lifetime investment. Absolutely worth your time however, I have gained immeasurably from my fraternal experiences.

bassmouthgibbs · 2015-06-05T19:29:02+00:00

Depends on the fraternity and what kind of school you go to. Some schools having an amazing Greek Life scene while others don't. I would generally say it is worth it to join though.

seiken287 · 2015-06-05T15:50:07+00:00

Frats are frats. I'd lean towards the engineering frat though. I regret not joining one. I went to a small college and the options there were limited. Now in my late 20s and don't have that band of brothers group. I have options though. Gym bros, track guys or getting into boxing, bjj but it's always better to take advantage of your time and get that head start.

Maleden · 2015-06-05T16:50:24+00:00

Thanks for the replies, all. I'll think on what you all said.

VirgoRooster · 2015-06-05T18:00:05+00:00

You can try it, but I would go against the grain and say that it isn't for everyone. You have to ask yourself what you want out of college and whether the fraternity is conducive to getting you there. I have noticed that most social fraternities are geared far more toward business school types and for the work you have to put in to become a member, they might not be as worth it for a STEM major.

TRP seems very high on frats, but I think you can subscribe to TRP philosophy and still be turned off by the stereotypical frat culture.

Personally, I was disillusioned with the frats I looked at, and they didn't really offer me anything I couldn't get at the school I'm at. I think maybe the frats I looked at were run and occupied by pretty dishonorable fellows. Lots of drugs, stealing, and the hazing felt more sadistic than community-building. For the stress and time commitment, it didn't seem worth it to me.

Don't think that it guarantees sexual access either. You still have to act alpha, but now you just have more competition in the immediate vicinity.

Title	What does TRP think about fraternities?
Author	Maleden
Upvotes	6
Comments	12
Date	June 5, 2015 1:38 PM UTC (11 years ago)
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