Rushing Greek System

Colleges & Universities University of California - Los Angeles
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<p>I have been dreaming to go to UCLA forever. Now that my dream has finally become reality, I have to get down to business. My question is for UCLA students who are involved/knowledgeable about the Greek System and/or certain Fraternities. </p>

<p>A) I want to get involved as soon as possible but I wanted to know what type of toll rushing fall semester of Freshman year would take on my studies. Is it possible to rush and still survive academically?</p>

<p>B) I am interested in rushing ZBT (legacy). I know that choosing a fraternity is not an algorithm, sometimes it is an intangible feeling. I am curious, however, what ZBT’s reputation is on campus.</p>

<p>Thanks.</p>

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<p>Rush is just the process of the houses picking pledges. For guys it’s not difficult at all, and is mainly just visiting different houses and getting free food.</p>

<p>Pledging, however, can be fairly difficult depending on which house you pledge. In terms of time, think of it as taking an extra class. It’s possible to do well GPA-wise – I know quite a few people that got above a 3.5 during pledge quarter. On the other hand, I also know a lot of people that bombed. It’s really about being organized more than anything.</p>

<p>ZBT is good at UCLA – probably a top 5 house. I would still rush a good number of houses, four or five or so, and then go from there.</p>