Can anyone give me an unbiased, truthful take on SERP
by: Question
I have the opportunity to join SERP, and from what I've experienced as a first-year rushee, it's been an absolute pleasure. The guys and house seem like a good fit for me. I also have a few other lower/middle-tier houses in mind, so I'm not tied down by any means.
On the other hand, I also care about reputation, which my research points to Serp's is not very good at all. I do not want to join a "rapey" fraternity. I have also heard some rumors of immense hazing, which I don't know whether to believe.
Can someone chime in on this and comment on the overall quality of the brotherhood, as well as reputation and Greek relations/involvement? Anything will help as I try to finalize my choices.
#1 by: Trying to be unbiased
Honestly, SERP’s reputation isn’t great. The hazing rumors and the whole "rapey" label get brought up a lot, and even if they’re exaggerated, it’s still something people associate with them and there is probably at least some truth to them. That kind of reputation can stick with you, and it’s not something I’d personally want to deal with during or after college.
On top of that, I’ve heard that the brotherhood isn’t as close as they make it seem. A lot of guys I have spoken to like to neg on their brothers to make themselves look better, especially given their low standing and reputation. Their parties are also kind of known for being lame: bad music, not much effort, and they don’t really pull good crowds. That’s probably why they don’t have the best relationships with sororities either.
If you’re looking for a house that’s respected, homey, and happy, I’d say SERP probably isn’t the move. Even if the guys seem cool now, I think there are better options out there where you can have fun without the baggage or worry
Commentby: Trying to be unbiasedJan 21, 2025 8:35:41 PM
No problem. Just trying to help you out
Probably DSig, Pikapp, Phi Society, Chi Psi, AEPi, Phi Delt, Pi Lam, ASig.
DSig and Pikapp have the best reputations/standings and good parties and good brotherhood/even connections. DSig apparently has super easy hazing.
Phi Society doesn't do much, but they have a good brotherhood and when they do have parties (rarely) they are pretty good.
Chi Psi has really good parties and nice guys from what I know.
AEPi has some good parties but I have heard of some bad hazing
Phi Delt is kind of known as the "gay frat" but girls love the guys and the parties there and would still probably get with you if you are straight there.
Pi Lam I don't know much about but they seem nice
ASig has okay parties. At least a better rep than SERP though, so I would even go with them over SERP personally
- 5
- 1
by: Trying to be unbiasedJan 21, 2025 8:39:41 PM
For hazing, I have heard some disgusting stories. Barfing a lot, eating barf, burning fingers, hospital visits from drinking, grades dropping (like to academic probation level) from how hard it is, basically being treated like some second year's (and older but the second years love to take out their frustration from being hazed on the first years) b!tch for a semester, etc
- 4
- 1
by: rickyJan 21, 2025 9:25:11 PM
Post Reply
Before you type: Remember, do not post names, initials, or any derogatory content.
YOU MAY ALSO LIKE
Didn't find your school?Request for your school to be featured on GreekRank.
by: AwesomeJan 21, 2025 8:21:28 PM
Thanks man, this was a great answer. Do you have any insight on hazing? Also, are there any other "similar tier" frats you would recommend instead?
- 0
- 1
Report