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rushing a fraternity as a veteran

by: current military

Hey y’all, I’m getting out of the military relatively soon, and I was wondering if there was any negative stigma towards rushing a fraternity as a slightly older guy. I’ll be in my early 20s when I go through rush, if that helps.

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#1  by: Honesty   
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Age doesn’t really matter; however, which year in college you are is a factor (freshman, sophomore, etc).

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by: opMay 28, 2019 11:56:06 PM

Yeah, I’ll be starting as a freshman at PSU

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by: current militaryJun 1, 2019 6:53:37 PM

Well alright man, that’s good to hear

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#2  by: Guest   
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Can’t you just go to bars?

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by: current militaryMay 30, 2019 7:04:40 PM

Can’t I just do both though?

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#3  by: But Why?   
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Thete's no stigma but really, do you want to be around that immaturity? Personally, I say find a sports or some other org, or get involved in THON thru an org or as an independent.

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by: OrMay 29, 2019 11:28:59 AM

Or be cool and join a frat.

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by: opMay 30, 2019 2:15:15 PM

Immaturity is everywhere though. The military is full of immature ass people

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#4  by: .   
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There is a veterans fraternity

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#5  by: Good luck   
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Just rush and let people know you situation. If your gonna be a freshman your age really doesn’t mean matter.

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by: opMay 30, 2019 2:14:14 PM

Appreciate it man!

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#6  by: Yo   
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First off, thank you for serving. Second off, we have a kid in my fraternity who was 21 as a freshman due to serving in the armed forces. He’s one of the best guys we have and he had no trouble getting bids to other places too.

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by: current militaryMay 29, 2019 8:29:17 PM

Appreciate the response man, I’m going to be a bit older than him but this was a big help.

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#7  by: Pa   
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I’m good looking and social and didn’t get a bid so I recommend setting your expectations low

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#8  by: Yep   
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Thank you for your service. Serving in the military is a plus in my opinion and shows your strong character. Be yourself and there wont be any chance being in the military will lessen your chance of getting into a frat.

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by: current militaryJun 2, 2019 11:15:24 PM

Sweet man, glad to hear it.

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#9  by: h   
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Same advice I’d give to anyone for rush. Dress well, talk to lots of brothers, have many options (rush lots of houses), make a good impression. Join the house you think you fit in best.

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#10  by: op   
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Thanks man, that helps a lot.

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by: listen to thisMay 30, 2019 7:07:27 PM

Most importantly, MAKE SURE TO GO A TON OF HOUSES. I hear too often of kids only going to like 10 frats and not getting invited back. Hell, you’d be surprised how many go to 20 places and don’t get invited back. Spread your options as much as you can while also talking to lots of brothers at each house.

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by: current militaryMay 30, 2019 7:20:23 PM

Sounds good man, I was planning on continuing playing rugby at Penn State as well, but now I’m just excited to get out and go to school. Everything I’ve been hearing about Greek life here sounds great.

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