Is it possible for a Grad student to still pledge a divine 9 fraternity?

[john764]

Hello everyone, I recently graduated from college this year. Unfortunately for me, I became interesting in pledging a divine 9 fraternity. I attended interest meetings as well as programs, but unfortunately they were holding a line the second semester.

Which leads me to my question- I will be returning to the same college I received my undergrad degree at for grad school this upcoming year. Therefore, I was hoping that I will would still be able to pledge? My friend who is a member said he has seen men who are alot older than me (i am 21) on line before, and said he believe it would be possible for me to pledge similar to undergrad- because they have a grad chapter as well? I was just wondering if anyone had any knowledge on this topic.

(sorry it is alot to read)

[DaemonSeid]

why wouldn't it be possible?

I would think that you would go thru a Grad chapter if you were so inclined to do so.

If I am incorrect someone else please correct me.

[john764]

I would think so as well, I am also wondering if the process could be the same as an undergrad- because I have heard stories of divine 9 grad students pledging with undergrad pledges so they are not considered "paper" and such

[DaemonSeid]

I would think so as well, I am also wondering if the process could be the same as an undergrad- because I have heard stories of divine 9 grad students pledging with undergrad pledges so they are not considered "paper" and such

That's waaaaaaay out of my lane. You are borderline talking about hazing if you're going where I think you are going...As a matter of fact I would say not to even expect to get an answer to that (at least not one that you would like) here on GC.

[DrPhil]

Hello everyone, I recently graduated from college this year. Unfortunately for me, I became interesting in pledging a divine 9 fraternity. I attended interest meetings as well as programs, but unfortunately they were holding a line the second semester.

Which leads me to my question- I will be returning to the same college I received my undergrad degree at for grad school this upcoming year. Therefore, I was hoping that I will would still be able to pledge? My friend who is a member said he has seen men who are alot older than me (i am 21) on line before, and said he believe it would be possible for me to pledge similar to undergrad- because they have a grad chapter as well? I was just wondering if anyone had any knowledge on this topic.

(sorry it is alot to read)

I would think so as well, I am also wondering if the process could be the same as an undergrad- because I have heard stories of divine 9 grad students pledging with undergrad pledges so they are not considered "paper" and such


Oh my goodness, look here, stop being young and lazy and find the answers to your own questions. You do not need to be in any fraternity if you do not know where to look. It isn't Greekchat.

[DaemonSeid]

^^^ Bad Cop

<<< lazy cop

[Animate]

I would think so as well, I am also wondering if the process could be the same as an undergrad- because I have heard stories of divine 9 grad students pledging with undergrad pledges so they are not considered "paper" and such
Do you want to become a member or do you want to worry about what some may think about how you were initiated (Which you have no control over for the most part)?

[john764]

I apologize if i said anything that offended people, I am simply trying to gather information. And I think the fact that I came for help doesnt classify me as "young" and "lazy" - i have done research on the fraternity's main website and they have alumni status but what they offer as info does not answer my question...sorry again if i offended anyone.

[DaemonSeid]

Ok...but guess what...don't use the main website as your mainline of info.

This generation is lazy...flat out...you think all the answers are online but fact of the matter is all you need to do is ask the right people or actually do real research and you may find the answers that you need to know.


I'm being nice today BTW.

You are in your 20's and you are worried about what those younger that you think about your process?

Ummm so why did you say you wanted to join XYZ frat again?

[john764]

Do you want to become a member or do you want to worry about what some may think about how you were initiated (Which you have no control over for the most part)?

I would like to be a member, and I would like to have the same experience as undergrads (pledging, bonding with my lbs, line jackets, probates). I understand people will always have their opinions- my original question still stands?

[DrPhil]

I apologize if i said anything that offended people, I am simply trying to gather information. And I think the fact that I came for help doesnt classify me as "young" and "lazy" - i have done research on the fraternity's main website and they have alumni status but what they offer as info does not answer my question...sorry again if i offended anyone.

This means that you are too young and lazy to realize that every answer will not be found on the Internet and that chapters have their own websites and contact information for a reason.

[john764]

Ok...but guess what...don't use the main website as your mainline of info.

This generation is lazy...flat out...you think all the answers are online but fact of the matter is all you need to do is ask the right people or actually do real research and you may find the answers that you need to know.


I'm being nice today BTW.

You are in your 20's and you are worried about what those younger that you think about your process?

Ummm so why did you say you wanted to join XYZ frat again?

I attended programs they held, I have bonded with alot of the brother in the Fraternity- to which I have posed this question and they were not sure- and I feel as if instead of recieving answers I am being asked more- I do not know where else other than here to look for info- if you could assist me I would not mind doing research myself- thank you in advance.

[DaemonSeid]

I would like to be a member, and I would like to have the same experience as undergrads (pledging, bonding with my lbs, line jackets, probates). I understand people will always have their opinions- my original question still stands?

Ok...to be clear...how you get in is not important (in a manner of speaking) what is more important is what you DO AFTER YOU GET IN.

From the basis of your original question, you are worried about the wrong dayumed thing.

Again if you are worried about what others think about how you got in, then you are joining for the wrong reason. The process to Greekdom is but one step, so don't let what others think about it cloud you for the rest of your life.

Ok...so i am done being lazy cop now...and no I am not assisting you. I have done it all right here, the rest is up to you...

[Senusret I]

Hello everyone, I recently graduated from college this year. Unfortunately for me, I became interesting in pledging a divine 9 fraternity. I attended interest meetings as well as programs, but unfortunately they were holding a line the second semester.

Which leads me to my question- I will be returning to the same college I received my undergrad degree at for grad school this upcoming year. Therefore, I was hoping that I will would still be able to pledge? My friend who is a member said he has seen men who are alot older than me (i am 21) on line before, and said he believe it would be possible for me to pledge similar to undergrad- because they have a grad chapter as well? I was just wondering if anyone had any knowledge on this topic.

(sorry it is alot to read)


Dear John,

(lol)

If you have friends in this chapter, you need to ask them. We can't help you, homie. Every process is different.

[DrPhil]

Dear John,

(lol)


Well played, sir, well played.

[john764]

This means that you are too young and lazy to realize that every answer will not be found on the Internet and that chapters have their own websites and contact information for a reason.


Yet again, my knowledge of greek life etc is limited, the chapter I am interested in does not have their own website- and I would appreciate it if you did not have anything productive to say that you would simply not reply on this thread.

thank you.

[DrPhil]

Yet again, my knowledge of greek life etc is limited, the chapter I am interested in does not have their own website- and I would appreciate it if you did not have anything productive to say that you would simply not reply on this thread.

thank you.

Nobodies don't get to have requests. If you don't like our replies, take this as a lesson learned and do your own research.

[john764]

Dear John,

(lol)

If you have friends in this chapter, you need to ask them. We can't help you, homie. Every process is different.


Thank you for that tip I will try to speak with more on this matter.

[Drolefille]

Yet again, my knowledge of greek life etc is limited, the chapter I am interested in does not have their own website- and I would appreciate it if you did not have anything productive to say that you would simply not reply on this thread.

thank you.

*puts blinker on*
You got an answer, but you seem more concerned with the 'respect' and 'experience' that comes with 'pledging' than you do with being a member.

Maybe there's a reason the chapter you're interested in hasn't bothered to find you an answer.

*puts blinker on*

[DaemonSeid]

Yet again, my knowledge of greek life etc is limited, the chapter I am interested in does not have their own website- and I would appreciate it if you did not have anything productive to say that you would simply not reply on this thread.

thank you.

If you really understood what she was saying, you would realize that she was right.

As a matter of fact, instead of waiting for us to give you answers, log off and go start earning it by hanging around some of those brothers you bonded with...

BTW...this is the internet, trying to stop us from replying is like trying to stop the sun from rising.

[DrPhil]

He has graduated from youngandlazy to perhapstoodumb. Congrats and it isn't honorary.

[john764]

Honestly, I only posted this question to get positive feedback and personally alot of it has been bashing for no apparent reason. To have the same experience as and undergrad has is nothing to hide, alot of people think very fondly of their experiences pledging undergrad= and i do not think by any means I overstepped any lines by posing the question. Thank you all for your feed back.

[DaemonSeid]

ok, you know what I will throw one crumb your way...instead of worrying about the process, why don't you try worrying about what you can achieve as an actual active brother? Pose those questions and see what you get.

Jesus was an excellent fisherman.

[Senusret I]

Honestly, I only posted this question to get positive feedback and personally alot of it has been bashing for no apparent reason. To have the same experience as and undergrad has is nothing to hide, alot of people think very fondly of their experiences pledging undergrad= and i do not think by any means I overstepped any lines by posing the question. Thank you all for your feed back.

Since I am the only person who really helped you, you should send me a PM telling me which organization you're interested in and I can perhaps give some more specific advice.

I am a former national committee chairman for my frat, so it's okay.

[DrPhil]

Honestly, I only posted this question to get positive feedback and personally alot of it has been bashing for no apparent reason. To have the same experience as and undergrad has is nothing to hide, alot of people think very fondly of their experiences pledging undergrad= and i do not think by any means I overstepped any lines by posing the question. Thank you all for your feed back.

Just be happy that you experienced this feedback via Greekchat and not when you contacted the fraternity through email or face-to-face interaction. Being unrelentingly dumb doesn't receive the same forgiveness at the graduate chapter level as it does at the collegiate level.

[DaemonSeid]

Since I am the only person who really helped you, you should send me a PM telling me which organization you're interested in and I can perhaps give some more specific advice.

I am a former national committee chairman for my frat, so it's okay.

^^^ and he's the nice one

[john764]

Just be happy that you experienced this feedback via Greekchat and not when you contacted the fraternity through email or face-to-face interaction. Being unrelentingly dumb doesn't receive the same forgiveness at the graduate chapter level as it does at the collegiate level.

Thanks again, good jab- Ive noticed on this site all you tend to do is make critic others and there questions and comments- I guess this makes you intelligent because you have a good vocabulary? If I am from the young and lazy generation- what generation are you? -You average almost 11 posts a a day on this site....would it be the generation of "have degrees but can't find a job or a relationship" Goodbye I am sure you will have a remark back and thats fine I will not respond, because I might be young but it is pretty apparent that I am already more mature than yourself. bye.

[DaemonSeid]

can I post the image?


PLEASE??

[DrPhil]

Thanks again, good jab

And at the end of the day, you're the cliche`flouncing eternal aspirant who doesn't take a hint and we are members of GLOs.

[Drolefille]

Thanks again, good jab- Ive noticed on this site all you tend to do is make critic others and there questions and comments- I guess this makes you intelligent because you have a good vocabulary? If I am from the young and lazy generation- what generation are you? -You average almost 11 posts a a day on this site....would it be the generation of "have degrees but can't find a job or a relationship" Goodbye I am sure you will have a remark back and thats fine I will not respond, because I might be young but it is pretty apparent that I am already more mature than yourself. bye.

... BWAHAHAHAHAHAHA

*~*~* FLOUNCE *~*~*

[DaemonSeid]

agree or disagree?














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[Animate]

I would like to be a member, and I would like to have the same experience as undergrads (pledging, bonding with my lbs, line jackets, probates). I understand people will always have their opinions- my original question still stands?
How do you know you will not get these things by joining via a grad chapter? Every undergrad chapter doesn't even do all of those things.

[33girl]

agree or disagree?














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I totally don't remember seeing those birds in the movie. I call Photoshop.

[Senusret I]

How do you know you will not get these things by joining via a grad chapter? Every undergrad chapter doesn't even do all of those things.


Don't listen to this guy. Feel free to PM me.

:)

[Animate]

Don't listen to this guy. Feel free to PM me.

:)
Pick one. Gladiator mice or monkey knife fight.

Flag pole at 3.

[Senusret I]

I don't know what that means. :)

[dreamseeker]

Thanks again, good jab- Ive noticed on this site all you tend to do is make critic others and there questions and comments- I guess this makes you intelligent because you have a good vocabulary? If I am from the young and lazy generation- what generation are you? -You average almost 11 posts a a day on this site....would it be the generation of "have degrees but can't find a job or a relationship" Goodbye I am sure you will have a remark back and thats fine I will not respond, because I might be young but it is pretty apparent that I am already more mature than yourself. bye.

wow, so he has time to look up DrPhil's profile and read her posts but can't do his own research?

agree or disagree?














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now we KNOW who this pic is best suited for.

[Barbie's_Rush]

Lately it seems like the NPC power heli-parents crossbred with the biggest NPHC eternal aspirants to create a mutant master race of entitled loser flouncers.

[Prettyface08]

I would like to be a member, and I would like to have the same experience as undergrads (pledging, bonding with my lbs, line jackets, probates). I understand people will always have their opinions- my original question still stands?

You don't deserve to be in any organization. You're headed to grad school but still have an undergrad mentality. You need to get your self together, focus on school and try again then.

[Prettyface08]

I attended programs they held, I have bonded with alot of the brother in the Fraternity- to which I have posed this question and they were not sure- and I feel as if instead of recieving answers I am being asked more- I do not know where else other than here to look for info- if you could assist me I would not mind doing research myself- thank you in advance.

1)They know. They just don't like you as much as you like them so they are not willing to help you. The bond that you felt wasn't reciprocated.
2)If we assist you, you wouldn't be doing the research yourself.

I swear you guys are lazy.

[BluPhire]

1)They know. They just don't like you as much as you like them so they are not willing to help you. The bond that you felt wasn't reciprocated.
2)If we assist you, you wouldn't be doing the research yourself.

I swear you guys are lazy.


Co-sign.

Yes they know. We always know.

We always receive this question. We always answer the same. It helps weed out those we don't want.

Just like pledging second semester.

[Prettyface08]

Honestly, I only posted this question to get positive feedback and personally alot of it has been bashing for no apparent reason. To have the same experience as and undergrad has is nothing to hide, alot of people think very fondly of their experiences pledging undergrad= and i do not think by any means I overstepped any lines by posing the question. Thank you all for your feed back.

So, it is your claim that members who experience membership via the graduate route do not have fond memories?

[Prettyface08]

Co-sign.

Yes they know. We always know.

We always receive this question. We always answer the same. It helps weed out those we don't want.

Just like pledging second semester.

EXACTLY! How could they not? He needs to understand:
THEY'RE JUST NOT THAT INTO YOU.

[ree-Xi]

EXACTLY! How could they not? He needs to understand:
THEY'RE JUST NOT THAT INTO YOU.


FTW! (from the sidewalk).

PS: how can you graduate from college and still not know that "alot" is not a word??