08-29-2010, 08:48 AM
The following is from an iReport I uploaded on CNN.com.
iReport —
This is swmustang91 again with another iReport, the date is 28 August 2010 and I welcome all readers to another exposé of college life at Texas Christian University. Be advised, I'm not defaming the college, in name or as insult. It is just commentary vérité of what I see. I'm not articulate a bias or sugarcoating to my own accord, no I'm just telling it how it is. It not a bias or a slander of a university, I'm just saying it out here bluntly so I would get V. J. Boschini giving me a notice or something. This is just commentary, no add-ins or bias.
I'm glad I clear that little situation about. Now, for this iReport I want to talk about Greek Life here in Texas Christian University. Fraternities and Sororities are some two words that invoke a sense of reverence here on the Texas Christian University. But for having a revered honor, there are some cons that are worth mentioning about this illustrious group.
The week before the commencement of fall semester and the first, is the beginning of "rushing", or the attempt by freshman to seek an invitation into a fraternity or a sorority. It might looks easy as it sounds, but it’s a long road just to receive the coveted invitation. First, a prospective freshman must register online for "recruitment registration". Here is the list of requirements required online for registration:
*Student ID number
*Number of students in graduating class
*High school/and or college grade point average
*Any "legacy" information (college attended, etc...)
*Activities
*self picture.
Was that all....No, I forget one more registration requirement: $100 Registration Fee. You heard that right ladies and gentlemen, a $100 Registration Fee. So, even if you do register your intent to participate in recruitment of a fraternity or sorority, you wouldn't know your chances. It’s like a 50/50 chance somewhat I guess. I still do not understand what is with the registration fee that it is explicitly stated on the site. Wouldn't make sense, if there was a free recruitment for all freshmen, and if they made the fraternity or sorority they'll pay their annual dues (fees). In my own judgment of this, that it doesn’t seem right to pay for something you wouldn't be a part of.
Also, I wish to mention about the Greek organziations in general. I do not understand how revered groups such as IHC or PHC uphold principles of lofty ideals, scholastic achievment, and respect of one's human, but do not undertake them in a daily bases. That last one "respect of one's human", is something I should really mention here. I do not understand, how they parties at last hours evening all the way till 1 or 2 in the morning, and not care of the other residence halls or neighboorhood surrounding their houses. Is that "respect of one's human"? Is that respecting another human I ask you? How is that students in Greek organizations walk in the public-eye with the "holier than though" attitude, and see non-Greeks as subservient and inferior. Is this "respect of one's human". I say not. Instead of just having their own parties for themselves, and have campus unity socials or something along those lines. I do not understand, how they have their own houses and live the untouchable style of living. Also, I've notice that the majority of recurits for Greek "rushing" are upper-class White students. I'm unsure, if its a fear being inferior or subservient to White students, that minority students do not wish to sign for Greek "rushing"--or its the application fee or financial reason. How is fraternity, or brotherhood, when it is just a homogenous organization laking a spectrum of diversity? That is what I ask. I ask myself something each night: How in this day and age, is pseduo-like segregation still exist in Greek "rushing"? Solutions for this situation is simple: (1)Promote more diverse Greek organizations within the TCU campus; do not present a homogenous view of fraternities or sororities(2)Make the registration to sign-up for recuritment at no cost to students(3)Lower the costs of fraternity and sorority annual dues based on financial situation of students(4)Foster a relationship between Greek organizations and students; promote socials, activites, etc.
With all of these solutions, TCU greek organizations would be more diversed and not seen as a homogenous body on campus
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iReport —
This is swmustang91 again with another iReport, the date is 28 August 2010 and I welcome all readers to another exposé of college life at Texas Christian University. Be advised, I'm not defaming the college, in name or as insult. It is just commentary vérité of what I see. I'm not articulate a bias or sugarcoating to my own accord, no I'm just telling it how it is. It not a bias or a slander of a university, I'm just saying it out here bluntly so I would get V. J. Boschini giving me a notice or something. This is just commentary, no add-ins or bias.
I'm glad I clear that little situation about. Now, for this iReport I want to talk about Greek Life here in Texas Christian University. Fraternities and Sororities are some two words that invoke a sense of reverence here on the Texas Christian University. But for having a revered honor, there are some cons that are worth mentioning about this illustrious group.
The week before the commencement of fall semester and the first, is the beginning of "rushing", or the attempt by freshman to seek an invitation into a fraternity or a sorority. It might looks easy as it sounds, but it’s a long road just to receive the coveted invitation. First, a prospective freshman must register online for "recruitment registration". Here is the list of requirements required online for registration:
*Student ID number
*Number of students in graduating class
*High school/and or college grade point average
*Any "legacy" information (college attended, etc...)
*Activities
*self picture.
Was that all....No, I forget one more registration requirement: $100 Registration Fee. You heard that right ladies and gentlemen, a $100 Registration Fee. So, even if you do register your intent to participate in recruitment of a fraternity or sorority, you wouldn't know your chances. It’s like a 50/50 chance somewhat I guess. I still do not understand what is with the registration fee that it is explicitly stated on the site. Wouldn't make sense, if there was a free recruitment for all freshmen, and if they made the fraternity or sorority they'll pay their annual dues (fees). In my own judgment of this, that it doesn’t seem right to pay for something you wouldn't be a part of.
Also, I wish to mention about the Greek organziations in general. I do not understand how revered groups such as IHC or PHC uphold principles of lofty ideals, scholastic achievment, and respect of one's human, but do not undertake them in a daily bases. That last one "respect of one's human", is something I should really mention here. I do not understand, how they parties at last hours evening all the way till 1 or 2 in the morning, and not care of the other residence halls or neighboorhood surrounding their houses. Is that "respect of one's human"? Is that respecting another human I ask you? How is that students in Greek organizations walk in the public-eye with the "holier than though" attitude, and see non-Greeks as subservient and inferior. Is this "respect of one's human". I say not. Instead of just having their own parties for themselves, and have campus unity socials or something along those lines. I do not understand, how they have their own houses and live the untouchable style of living. Also, I've notice that the majority of recurits for Greek "rushing" are upper-class White students. I'm unsure, if its a fear being inferior or subservient to White students, that minority students do not wish to sign for Greek "rushing"--or its the application fee or financial reason. How is fraternity, or brotherhood, when it is just a homogenous organization laking a spectrum of diversity? That is what I ask. I ask myself something each night: How in this day and age, is pseduo-like segregation still exist in Greek "rushing"? Solutions for this situation is simple: (1)Promote more diverse Greek organizations within the TCU campus; do not present a homogenous view of fraternities or sororities(2)Make the registration to sign-up for recuritment at no cost to students(3)Lower the costs of fraternity and sorority annual dues based on financial situation of students(4)Foster a relationship between Greek organizations and students; promote socials, activites, etc.
With all of these solutions, TCU greek organizations would be more diversed and not seen as a homogenous body on campus
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