Why Should You Rush?
Fraternity membership provides the opportunity for academic assistance, leadership and organizational development, both planned and informal social activities, intramural athletic competition, social service events, and professional networking. Most importantly, all of these shared experiences result in lifelong friendships which will make your college days some of the most exciting and memorable in your life. The Rho Upsilon Chapter of Phi Gamma Delta encourages you to participate in fraternity Rush. We would like to provide you with a list of "tips" to help you narrow down your choices:
- Enjoy Rush - The decision to join a fraternity is a lifetime commitment. Millions of men have gone through Rush and have benefited from the advantages of fraternity life. Although this may seem like a stressful time, it is not. Make sure you have fun with Rush. You will meet a lot of great guys from many different fraternities who all want to do the same thing as you - meet new people.
- Set Your Own Goals - Decide for yourself what you want out of a fraternity. Why are you rushing? Do you want a chance to be a leader? Do you want to establish a network of connections to be used once you graduate? Maybe you just want to meet new friends, or perhaps you want to join a fraternity just to enhance your college years? The best way to find a fraternity to suit your needs is to find out what you want from the fraternity.
- Explore Your Options - Once you have set your goals, you need to explore your options. Make sure to visit as many of the houses as you can. By looking at all of the different chapters, you can get a better idea of what you want. Think of it as buying a car... You want to explore the options available to you before you start to narrow down your options.
- Narrow Down Your Options - After carefully comparing your favorite choices, you will be able to make an educated decision as to which direction you want to follow. Once you have visited as many houses as possible, eliminate the ones you don't want. Then, go back and carefully inspect the ones that appeal to you.
- Spend Time Getting to Know the Brothers - Once you have decided that you want to Rush FIJI, spend as much time with the brothers as you can. Try to meet a majority (if not all) of the brothers in our house, and go to as many of our events that you can. This gives the brothers of our chapter ample time to get to know you, and it shows them that you are serious about wanting to be part of our brotherhood.
- The "Animal House" persona does not apply to the Greeks of today - Fraternity members have fought long and hard to shake the image of the "Animal House" created in the sixties and seventies. It just isn't accurate. For example, every fraternity at The University of California Riverside has agreed to the guidelines of rushing as set by the Inter-Fraternity Council (IFC). No drugs. No hazing. At first, this might seem strange, but that's because fraternities have changed dramatically since the sixties. We have much more to offer than what has been portrayed on film.
- Learn From Rush - If you decide not to join a fraternity, then at least get as much out of Rush as possible. Ask questions about professors you have, or classes you might want to take. Try to meet new friends that you wouldn't normally get a chance to meet. Last but not least, have fun and enjoy yourself!
Please follow the links below to learn about Rush and why you should choose Phi Gamma Delta