Thinking about pledging for a fraternatity in spring. Opinions wanted.

**antihero** · 12-11-2006, 03:41 AM

ok, so heres the deal. ive been really putting some thought into joining a frat, namely TKE. it looks like it would be fun, and a great way to meet alot more people out here. and when i got off of work 1am saturday morning i started talking with some people outside, and we all ended up going to a friends room and playing some beer pong. no big deal. well the kid whose room it was is the secratary for the local TKE chapter so i talked to him about it, and i really think this could be a good thing.

mainly what i want is to hear you guys opinions on this cause i know that you's are older and may have some experience or input, or at least some advice to give me. so what do you guys think about it?

**romanaz** · 12-11-2006, 03:47 AM

Where at anti? I got a good friend who is Historian at the Rider Chapter.

I say frats are alright, but I'm not a big fan of them, I've seen some good frats and some bad ones (aka Lehigh's all SUCK)

**Ikaika** · 12-11-2006, 03:54 AM

the frat is made or broken by the brothers in the chapter you're looking to join. As an example, TKE at Washington U is the computer nerd frat. Hard core video gamers, for sure, but rolling with them isn't for everyone. In stark contrast, TKE at Butler had a meth lab in the basement of their frat house. Biggest druggies on campus.

If the guys in the chapter are cool, then join. Don't just join so you can go around saying "I'm a TKE." I never felt the need to be humiliated for a semester so that I could be friends with certain people so I never bothered with greek life.

**antihero** · 12-11-2006, 04:00 AM

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Originally Posted by romanaz

Where at anti? I got a good friend who is Historian at the Rider Chapter.

I say frats are alright, but I'm not a big fan of them, I've seen some good frats and some bad ones (aka Lehigh's all SUCK)

im in vegas at UNLV. i know all the frats at lehigh suck cause i used to live right near there. im originally from allentown which is 60 or so miles north of philly.

**antihero** · 12-11-2006, 04:03 AM

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Originally Posted by Ikaika

the frat is made or broken by the brothers in the chapter you're looking to join. As an example, TKE at Washington U is the computer nerd frat. Hard core video gamers, for sure, but rolling with them isn't for everyone. In stark contrast, TKE at Butler had a meth lab in the basement of their frat house. Biggest druggies on campus.

If the guys in the chapter are cool, then join. Don't just join so you can go around saying "I'm a TKE." I never felt the need to be humiliated for a semester so that I could be friends with certain people so I never bothered with greek life.

well, i know some of the people who are in it, and they arent computr nerds or druggies. they mainly just throw parties with sororities and host beer pong tournaments and chill out and watch sports. its a pretty cool thing. im not the kind of person to join something just to say that im part of it.

ive also spoken with some members who just went through rushing and they werent humiliated at all. everyone i talk to says that its nothing like in the movies. and i havent heard otherwise from one person

The Booger · 12-11-2006, 04:40 AM

All the frats I've been approached by are full of complete dumbass's. Their conversations are:

"Duuuuuuuude I got soooooo wasted"
"Yea bro, me too bro, me too."
"Duuuuude we should get some hash"
"Party on man, party on.

I'd rather hit myself in the nuts with a rubber mallet then hang out with them.

Go for it if the guys are cool. Don't join a frat just to join one, you'll be sorry. Most of the initiation crap is pretty easy going. From wearing an old, filthy stinking sweatshirt to just going around campus saying stupid crap. Although I did see some frat recruits jogging in thongs once......quite disturbing mind you.

**antihero** · 12-11-2006, 04:45 AM

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Originally Posted by The Booger

All the frats I've been approached by are full of complete dumbass's. Their conversations are:

"Duuuuuuuude I got soooooo wasted"
"Yea bro, me too bro, me too."
"Duuuuude we should get some hash"
"Party on man, party on.

I'd rather hit myself in the nuts with a rubber mallet then hang out with them.

Go for it if the guys are cool. Don't join a frat just to join one, you'll be sorry. Most of the initiation crap is pretty easy going. From wearing an old, filthy stinking sweatshirt to just going around campus saying stupid crap. Although I did see some frat recruits jogging in thongs once......quite disturbing mind you.

well when i talked to the secretary of the local TKE chapter, he had been drinking for a few hours (i know this, i was throwing a few back with him and a bunch of other people), but he spoke very intelligently about it. ive spoken with some of the frat brothers and the conversation is much better than that. but im sure it happens from time to time.

**skelooth** · 12-11-2006, 04:57 AM

TKE is all over ualbany.... Personally they aren't the type of frat I'd go for. The TKE over here is a little.... rowdy i guess would be the word.

**romanaz** · 12-11-2006, 05:01 AM

the TKE my friend is in, isn't rowdy, they are more of the 'hey lets chill, maybe drink, watch some sports, hang with hot chicks' kinda frat.

**skelooth** · 12-11-2006, 05:10 AM

The TKE over here is about throwing gigantic parties that get raided by cops, getting laid, and getting ****ed up. Granted that's what people are into in general, but this TKE chapter just seems extra rowdy to me. To the extent that there is TKE 'graffiti' all over campus. They're the only frat like this... and I may be mistaken but they might be an off campus frat here, which means you can be suspended if you pledge.

**antihero** · 12-11-2006, 06:15 AM

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Originally Posted by romanaz

the TKE my friend is in, isn't rowdy, they are more of the 'hey lets chill, maybe drink, watch some sports, hang with hot chicks' kinda frat.

thats pretty much what it is here

**Ikaika** · 12-11-2006, 07:15 AM

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Originally Posted by antihero

well, i know some of the people who are in it, and they arent computr nerds or druggies. they mainly just throw parties with sororities and host beer pong tournaments and chill out and watch sports. its a pretty cool thing. im not the kind of person to join something just to say that im part of it.

ive also spoken with some members who just went through rushing and they werent humiliated at all. everyone i talk to says that its nothing like in the movies. and i havent heard otherwise from one person

Perhaps I wasn't clear enough. During rush, you basically just go and hang out and get to know the brothers at rush events. If you receive a bid, you can pledge. Once you are a pledge, you are 100% at the mercy of the brothers. They can make you sleep on the floor of the house with all the other pledges in your underwear, do a keg race, take off your pants in the quad...in spite of what they say, there is always some hazing that goes on. They're gonna give you shit because someone gave it to them when they were pledges. It isn't like in the movies, but I still never felt compelled to do it.

If you want to do this, then by all means do it. My opinion is just that: mine, so if you want to do this then you have my support. Just don't come on here upset that you had to run around the library naked.

**antihero** · 12-11-2006, 07:23 AM

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Originally Posted by Ikaika

Perhaps I wasn't clear enough. During rush, you basically just go and hang out and get to know the brothers at rush events. If you receive a bid, you can pledge. Once you are a pledge, you are 100% at the mercy of the brothers. They can make you sleep on the floor of the house with all the other pledges in your underwear, do a keg race, take off your pants in the quad...in spite of what they say, there is always some hazing that goes on. They're gonna give you shit because someone gave it to them when they were pledges. It isn't like in the movies, but I still never felt compelled to do it.

If you want to do this, then by all means do it. My opinion is just that: mine, so if you want to do this then you have my support. Just don't come on here upset that you had to run around the library naked.

well, the chicks at the library could probably use a good show....lol

DJohnson · 12-11-2006, 11:50 AM

If you don't live on campus or very close don't bother. Otherwise look into it.

**antihero** · 12-11-2006, 10:46 PM

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Originally Posted by DJohnson

If you don't live on campus or very close don't bother. Otherwise look into it.

i do live on campus and thats why i started looking into it

**schroeder** · 12-11-2006, 11:39 PM

do youself a favor and avoid them entirely

12-11-2006, 03:41 AM	#1
antihero Gold Member Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Las Vegas Posts: 1,688 Recipes: 0 Rep Power: 33	Thinking about pledging for a fraternatity in spring. Opinions wanted. ok, so heres the deal. ive been really putting some thought into joining a frat, namely TKE. it looks like it would be fun, and a great way to meet alot more people out here. and when i got off of work 1am saturday morning i started talking with some people outside, and we all ended up going to a friends room and playing some beer pong. no big deal. well the kid whose room it was is the secratary for the local TKE chapter so i talked to him about it, and i really think this could be a good thing. mainly what i want is to hear you guys opinions on this cause i know that you's are older and may have some experience or input, or at least some advice to give me. so what do you guys think about it? __________________ ****************** Disclaimer: Information given by me is my personal opinion. It cannot be considered medical advice and does not represent the official opinion of a company that is not a sponsor here. ******************

12-11-2006, 03:54 AM	#3
Ikaika resident degen Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: San Diego, CA Posts: 3,845 Recipes: 0 Rep Power: 220	the frat is made or broken by the brothers in the chapter you're looking to join. As an example, TKE at Washington U is the computer nerd frat. Hard core video gamers, for sure, but rolling with them isn't for everyone. In stark contrast, TKE at Butler had a meth lab in the basement of their frat house. Biggest druggies on campus. If the guys in the chapter are cool, then join. Don't just join so you can go around saying "I'm a TKE." I never felt the need to be humiliated for a semester so that I could be friends with certain people so I never bothered with greek life. __________________ No supplement can make up for the lack of a strong work ethic.

12-11-2006, 04:40 AM	#6
The Booger Pro Stature Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Look left. Posts: 664 Recipes: 0 Rep Power: 11	All the frats I've been approached by are full of complete dumbass's. Their conversations are: "Duuuuuuuude I got soooooo wasted" "Yea bro, me too bro, me too." "Duuuuude we should get some hash" "Party on man, party on. I'd rather hit myself in the nuts with a rubber mallet then hang out with them. Go for it if the guys are cool. Don't join a frat just to join one, you'll be sorry. Most of the initiation crap is pretty easy going. From wearing an old, filthy stinking sweatshirt to just going around campus saying stupid crap. Although I did see some frat recruits jogging in thongs once......quite disturbing mind you. __________________ thebooger@hush.ai

12-11-2006, 04:57 AM	#8
skelooth eh heh heh Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Behind you Posts: 7,203 Recipes: 0 Rep Power: 158	TKE is all over ualbany.... Personally they aren't the type of frat I'd go for. The TKE over here is a little.... rowdy i guess would be the word. __________________ http://loseover100lbs.com/misc-f7.html

12-11-2006, 05:10 AM	#10
skelooth eh heh heh Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Behind you Posts: 7,203 Recipes: 0 Rep Power: 158	The TKE over here is about throwing gigantic parties that get raided by cops, getting laid, and getting ****ed up. Granted that's what people are into in general, but this TKE chapter just seems extra rowdy to me. To the extent that there is TKE 'graffiti' all over campus. They're the only frat like this... and I may be mistaken but they might be an off campus frat here, which means you can be suspended if you pledge. __________________ http://loseover100lbs.com/misc-f7.html

12-11-2006, 11:50 AM	#14
DJohnson IMPC Contestant Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Alberta, Canada Posts: 1,038 Recipes: 0 Rep Power: 50	If you don't live on campus or very close don't bother. Otherwise look into it. __________________ Age: 21 Height: 5'10.5" Mar, 2001: 135lbs @ ~14% Nov, 2004: 245lbs @ ~40% Feb, 2006: 188lbs @ 20.1% - Hydrostatic Tested Dec, 2006: 168lbs @ 5.5% - 7 Point Caliper Tested BULKING FOR A LONG TIME NOW Long Term Goal: Over 200lbs @ 8%

12-11-2006, 11:39 PM	#16
schroeder Der Leutnant Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: tacoma, wa Posts: 884 Recipes: 0 Rep Power: 17	do youself a favor and avoid them entirely __________________ Live from Baghdad! Ich bin gross und stark!