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Post by petehsiung on Jan 7, 2011 10:16:14 GMT -5
Until then, here are some good news that some would like to hear that relates to you. As I have found out this afternoon depending on if I knew the right address, LXA is having wings this afternoon considering I could have my lunch there, chill and hang out with them and decide. Until then after looking at one each and attending one event, I am feeling that attending another one of their events or so, will give me a clearer idea. SOmetimes going to one event while it gives me a idea, it doesn't tell me everything.
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Post by Tom Earp on Jan 8, 2011 13:06:56 GMT -5
Well, did you find the LXA house and did you enjoy the wings and members? Fill us in on your trek into the Greek life at OSU!  |
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Post by petehsiung on Jan 10, 2011 0:00:55 GMT -5
Yep until then one way I am going to find out whether or not I like them or fit in is comparing it with my high school friends I have hung with before. Might give me a idea since it tells me what Im use to with friends personally.
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Post by petehsiung on Jan 10, 2011 17:04:02 GMT -5
On second thought, I agree its really simple: at this point, I am going by my guts, how comfortable am I with them. Comparing it to high school friends prolly won't work well since its all about myself not for other friends.
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Post by petehsiung on Jan 17, 2011 16:47:34 GMT -5
"When a newbie comes to campus, he will find his first contact possibly his roomate who could be a unknowing just like him knowing nada. Joining a GLO from the get go gives him/her a group of people who they can assimilate with and learn the ropes with those who have been their. Kids who come from small towns or major cities still came from a one building school, now all of a sudden whoops, there are a lot of buildings and classes all over campus. They are lost at first. Heck, I do not care that they go to meetings to learn about the campus, it is overwhelming at first. Read more: greekcollegeforum.proboards.com/index.cgi?action=userrecentposts&user=admin#ixzz1BKaouQgE" - My stance: I totally agree with that and on the same boat in some way as described above. Dorms regardless of whatever college they are in my experience after all as I would agree with any greek life member, even if its a honors or scholars dorms do not provide them a strong sense of community or friendship that last over a lifetime. Heck no alumni support and nothing to look back after 10 or 20 years from now. I know my dorm was mostly easy to forget about and so are my floormates, heck I only know very few out of the many memories I have with them. Even the dorm I live in right now, my roommate, not that he is a d bag or a jerk, he is easily forgettable since hes nothing I have too much in common with. My floormates as much as I, they are not likely to be back next year. So in the dorms, there is nothing lasting about them they have, no sense of community, no sense of unity, mostly random personalities which in the end- no brotherhood nor bonding. After all in dorms, tho they have a choice of roommate ( esp if they went to the same high school together), they do not have a choice nor idea of who they get to live with across the halls, who to study with, who to get involved with, who to go out with. DOrms are more or less transient by nature. FInally unlike dorms nor some ordinary club or honorary where they are either random people we don't know that we allow him to come or basically just resumes ( mostly good resumes) without any possible connection to the people with values, while I agree that opportunities could be found in clubs, USG, band or stuff like that, sports clubs, what stands out about chapters that is not found in either a dorm or simply a honorary (esp with ppl of different values and stuff) is their brotherhood: consisted of the values they share, common goals they have and their culture and personality. What do you think of dorms? Until then since the chapters involvement on campus, GPA and what they do do not tell me much about their brotherhood or personality, at this point since its pretty universal and it doesn't stand out that much, its washed out of the picture. What really matters and counts when I look for chapters is their sense of brotherhood: friendship ,values and goals they share and personalities which is based on my gut feeling. After all I am looking for a core group of friends who are genuine friends, not a job in corporate america. |
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Post by petehsiung on Jan 17, 2011 17:58:49 GMT -5
Not to mention boy, not that I got myself into trouble for this, but just got back from that obligatory and some stupid mandatory meeting with the hall director about how I am transitioning, dorm life and such. Honestly since dorm life does not appeal to me , after walking out of that stupid mandatory meeting, I really wonder why did I waste time talking to him, considering that after all he is easily forgettable and so are dorms. Personally I could've just avoided that meeting and just go on with my own thing. After all I really wish I could have avoided talking to him even tho its mandatory, well not mandatory for me to live in the dorm in the long run. After all honestly what a waste of time with that pointless discussion!   |
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Post by T J Gordon on Jan 18, 2011 8:18:28 GMT -5
So is TKE still in the mix? Or have you ruled my guys out?
You sound like you've found teh downfall of dorms... cattle herding
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Post by petehsiung on Jan 18, 2011 11:36:16 GMT -5
So is TKE still in the mix? Or have you ruled my guys out? You sound like you've found teh downfall of dorms... cattle herding Though I appreciate and understand how much you like the chapter TKE as much as you were a member of it, its out of the running. Right now at this point as its gotten narrowed, so far as soon as I really let that guy know about how much I am interested, delta chi so far is my top favorite as much as I feel comfortable. Until then still some other ones. What do you mean I've found the downfall of dorms.....cattle herding? |
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Post by petehsiung on Jan 18, 2011 11:45:10 GMT -5
You are right, after all personally I respect what he does and how helpful he is doing. However in many cases as much as he is invested in the dorms and residence halls, I really do not care nor am I interested. As I might want to think, I think he seems clueless in some way and prolly never really has stepped out of his bubble and experienced what life is like outside, being a RA and residence hall staff as I really figure in some way. Until then at least I have other better stuff to do.
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Post by Tom Earp on Jan 18, 2011 14:34:49 GMT -5
Peter,
now matter what, T J or I say about how much we would like you to join our GLOs, you still have to make up your own mind and he and I agree with each other.
You seem to not be abler to do that simplke topic!
I have told you many times that when you visit, you will find what you seek.
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Post by Tom Earp on Jan 18, 2011 15:43:14 GMT -5
Peter, depending on how each school does it seems to be the queastion.
I feel you make to much of the proccese.
They have thier ways and it is not for you to decide if it is right or wrong but to try to join in the fashion that they decide.
You are only a person who is on the outside looking in.
If you find a GLO that fits you and them, then that is the answer. Right?
You keep looking and being the way you are, you may never find a home in the GLO Community!
Only You can make up your mind, none of us!
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Post by T J Gordon on Jan 19, 2011 8:27:49 GMT -5
Peter -
I absolutey know that a Teke chapter at your school probably isn't the same perosnalities as the Teke chapter I joined.
Just some hoping on my end that they'd be in the running. No matter which GLO you choose, I look forward to hearing more from you! Good luck as always in your search and I hope you find a group with which you will be a perfect match.
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Post by petehsiung on Jan 19, 2011 12:06:50 GMT -5
TJ, I am hoping the same thing as well. Yes I am totally aware of how the Teke chapter differs from place to place just like when I had dinner with them one night, seemed pretty cool and more fun then some other ones, tho I don't know the personality of yours. Just like when I was at the Beta theta pi chapter ( totally different from the chapter at another school), I was relieved that they weren't known to be nerdy comapred to the other campus. THough I wouldn't say "perfect" match, I'd say a "solidly good" match. Until then since the campus is pretty big, my main mission is to belong to a group of people I really like to be friends with in a chapter ( the brotherhood I want) and no doubt I agree- helps me get acclimated and show me the ropes before I join organizations and esp USG blindly on my own.
As much as I bet you want updates, here it is:
- Since so far I really like DX, delta chi chapter, which is like my #1 choice , I like how the are known as I have emailed before for their true and genuine friendship without any fake facade which I have experienced, their lack of "fratty" stereotype ( not that they don't go to wild parties, they do but its not the only thing as much as thats who I am in college), their fun and cool laid back personalities ( not to mention even when I saw the president, he seemed like some fun person in ways that is hard for me to explain) , their diverse personalities where everyone is different from each other and individualism they all have. In terms of values which I don't know but could kinda see, I also like what they believe in as well. WIth those in mind after I have checked them out, their brotherhood and personalities are what really stood out compared to the others to me which I must admit these were almost exactly what I am looking for that I like. Until then since as my #1 choice I really like them, at best I have emailed the rush chair to let him know my interest last night yet will see what happens. Keeping my fingers crossed there.
Otherwise just in case even though unfortunately some of the Tekes rush events have passed by as I have been going to others at my expense, its still in the running, even though might have to wait until spring possibly.
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Post by Tom Earp on Jan 19, 2011 14:05:45 GMT -5
Peter, the only one who can make his mind is you!
1. You need to find some GLO that fits with you and them.
2. None of us can make up your mind with what and how we each feel about our GLOs. Of course we will tout them as they are ours.
3. Each chapter on different campi are different from others as T J said.
4. But a main thing would be to join a strong National for future references.
Each of us:modorney,dekeguy, T J Gordon, and myself care very much about our GLOs as we should.
Again, only you can decide who you fit in with.
Do it soon Okay?
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Post by T J Gordon on Jan 19, 2011 16:39:57 GMT -5
At some point you just have to go with your "gut feeling" too. They are all goiing to push their strong points and not mention any short comings.
It sounds as if DX is the one you should be pursuing (and them you) if you are that comfortable with them.
At some point you have to say yes or no... not maybe... and then you ahve the pledging weeks to confirm your choice. I think you'll find you'll be happy with any of your top couple choices.
Again, good luck in your search - brings back memories for me of the 1970's (when I was rushing) and I haven't thought that far back in quite a while
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