Why do people transfer after cut from rush?

[Anonymous]

I know many times they’re devastated, but how does transferring help? You’re then at a new school and need to rush again.

[Anonymous]

If Greek life plays less of a roll at the second school, a transfer makes perfect sense.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:I know many times they’re devastated, but how does transferring help? You’re then at a new school and need to rush again.

Weird question. Did this happen to you or your kid?

[Anonymous]

I don't know anyone who has ever done this.

[Anonymous]

it is a real thing. girls do this. i think it is dumb.

[Anonymous]

Being cut from rush is the equivalent of being branded with a giant "L" across your forehead, especially at an SEC or B1G school where Greeks run the show. Sure, you can try again next semester or next year, but what top-tier house is going to take the guy or girl with the "L" brand signifying they got cut as a freshman? It's often easier to try again at a new school or, if you realize you aren't fraternity or sorority material, transfer to one of those funny schools without Greek life.

[Anonymous]

I mean, if you're going to a school like Alabama or Ole Miss, where Greek Life determines 90% of your social status and social opportunities, it might make sense to just leave and go elsewhere rather than be miserable for 4 years.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Being cut from rush is the equivalent of being branded with a giant "L" across your forehead, especially at an SEC or B1G school where Greeks run the show. Sure, you can try again next semester or next year, but what top-tier house is going to take the guy or girl with the "L" brand signifying they got cut as a freshman? It's often easier to try again at a new school or, if you realize you aren't fraternity or sorority material, transfer to one of those funny schools without Greek life.

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What do you mean by “funny schools without greek life”? Like Boston College, Rice and Notre Dame?

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Being cut from rush is the equivalent of being branded with a giant "L" across your forehead, especially at an SEC or B1G school where Greeks run the show. Sure, you can try again next semester or next year, but what top-tier house is going to take the guy or girl with the "L" brand signifying they got cut as a freshman? It's often easier to try again at a new school or, if you realize you aren't fraternity or sorority material, transfer to one of those funny schools without Greek life.

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What do you mean by “funny schools without greek life”? Like Boston College, Rice and Notre Dame?

Yeah, my kid is only applying to those "funny schools."

[Anonymous]

I will never understand the appeal of joining a fraternity/sorority, especially one that rejects people. My own college kids have had no interest in them.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Being cut from rush is the equivalent of being branded with a giant "L" across your forehead, especially at an SEC or B1G school where Greeks run the show. Sure, you can try again next semester or next year, but what top-tier house is going to take the guy or girl with the "L" brand signifying they got cut as a freshman? It's often easier to try again at a new school or, if you realize you aren't fraternity or sorority material, transfer to one of those funny schools without Greek life.

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What do you mean by “funny schools without greek life”? Like Boston College, Rice and Notre Dame?

BC and ND get a pass. Rice is a little quirky. But I was mostly talking about schools (often "crunchy" LACs) that cater to the "fRaTs ArEn'T iNcLuSiVe" crowd.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:I will never understand the appeal of joining a fraternity/sorority, especially one that rejects people. My own college kids have had no interest in them.

That's the appeal. Do you have a competitive bone in your body? Being able to do things that others can't is one of the most satisfying feelings in life.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:I will never understand the appeal of joining a fraternity/sorority, especially one that rejects people. My own college kids have had no interest in them.

That's the appeal. Do you have a competitive bone in your body? Being able to do things that others can't is one of the most satisfying feelings in life.

I was always able to compete academically and didn't feel the need to join a party club. People were plenty jealous of my math ability and that was good enough for me.

[Anonymous]

They feel humiliated, obviously. Rush was more important than anything else in their minds. They don't want to see the people who rejected them around campus.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:I will never understand the appeal of joining a fraternity/sorority, especially one that rejects people. My own college kids have had no interest in them.

That's the appeal. Do you have a competitive bone in your body? Being able to do things that others can't is one of the most satisfying feelings in life.

No my kid has no desire to be in a club that excludes people based on personality, money, clothing, and jewelry.

What's really appealing about Notre Dame is their residential life is set up similar to Greek life, but you are assigned to the dorms. There is no competition to get into a specific dorm. And the "competition" becomes between the dorms, not the individual people.