making friends @ Michigan vs. a small school

KyleTwentyEleven
Sat, 07 Jan 2012 09:28:18 +0000

I have to disagree with everyone saying that you can’t get into frat parties without being in one. I know from experience this is completely wrong. Some frats may be very exclusive to their own members but I have found several that are not. Just by knowing 3 or 4 people in different houses I’ve gone to parties every weekend without pledging anywhere. I am however going to pledge this semester, just because I enjoy the idea of being in a fraternity.

What maize and kebudnik said about the lack of open parties is partly true. If you stay connected you can find out about an open party happening maybe once every 2/3 weeks (and by stay connected I mean get a lot of FB friends so you see the events online). Open parties are usually absolutely packed (and therefore get dry fast). If you know people in frats they can inform you about parties that are meant to be just for the frat guys and their friends.

I guess what the point is, to overcome not being in greek life, you have to be a little more aggressive with the “what are you doing this weekend?” question. And you have to develop a broad social base.