got my acceptance letter from Iowa State yesterday, housing suggestions?

**MNCyGuy** · 01-26-2010, 08:28 AM

One of these days we should have a thread like this that doesn't descend into a childish frat vs. dorm debate, sticky it, and be done.

**shaunvon09** · 01-26-2010, 08:29 AM

If you're majoring in engineering I would go with Friley. I live there now and it is close to most of the engineering buildings. If you're looking to spend more go with Martin. (Eaton is completely substance free...that's no fun

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**cwmac** · 01-26-2010, 08:29 AM

Originally Posted by MNCyGuy

One of these days we should have a thread like this that doesn't descend into a childish frat vs. dorm debate, sticky it, and be done.

This.

**Marc936** · 01-26-2010, 03:34 PM

Originally Posted by Cyballz

there's a test. Ask yourself if you a. need to buy your friends and b. are so insecure you need to live in a place that restricts the guest list of parties so that you can have a undeserved sense of entitlement. If you answer yes to either/both of those questions a frat may be the way to go for you.

quick question, if your hosting a party would u invite everyone in even if you dont know them? exactly

people ***** too much about fraternities, if you dont like it you dont have to be part of it, or even go near it. Some people like to party and go nuts, let them. As long as its not directly ruining the way you do things why should it bother you?

**MoreCowbell** · 01-26-2010, 03:48 PM

Originally Posted by Marc936

you sure of that? i know university of illinois has the largest greek system, and their greek system by far trumps ours. You can go block after block after block and see nothing but greek houses.

edit: and DO NOT GO TO TOWERS, i've been here 3 weeks and moving the f' out of here, if i wanted to be isolated i would have lived under a rock

There's a difference between being the top 5 numbers-wise and top 5 quality-chapter-wise. Iowa State has won numerous awards for their Greek Community. I know UIUC has a great community, too.

**CycloneTJS** · 01-26-2010, 04:22 PM

Go Greek. You will meet 20 to 50 guys before the first day of class, many of which will have the same major as you and are more than happy to help you along the way. The party's are fine, but over blown. Most houses today are in control. My old house just rid themselves of the party animals, and are making a comeback. Lots of great lessons to be learned outside the classroom, and Fraternal living is one of the best ways to make life-long friends. I was a LXA, and through my house connections, helped me land my first job. Good Luck!

**4429 mcc** · 01-26-2010, 04:29 PM

Originally Posted by Cyballz

there's a test. Ask yourself if you a. need to buy your friends and b. are so insecure you need to live in a place that restricts the guest list of parties so that you can have a undeserved sense of entitlement. If you answer yes to either/both of those questions a frat may be the way to go for you.

A. =yes people in frats are rich and have very nice things
B. =I was insecure but I bought a bunch of friends who love me, one of their dads got me a job at his corporate real estate firm and now I have tons of money so I'm no longer insecure........IT ROCKS.

**LeSchmick** · 01-26-2010, 04:47 PM

Originally Posted by Cyballz

there's a test. Ask yourself if you a. need to buy your friends and b. are so insecure you need to live in a place that restricts the guest list of parties so that you can have a undeserved sense of entitlement. If you answer yes to either/both of those questions a frat may be the way to go for you.

I don't remember paying for my friends. Also, If you join anyother club on campus, say the waterski club, I still have to pay dues and what not and are inevitably going to be friends with people in the club. By your infallible logic I just payed for my friends. Therefore, where is your hate for all established clubs?

**chadly82** · 01-26-2010, 05:06 PM

Larch is the best thing you could do. Right by Jack Trice, Hilton and alot of partying hahaha plus you can meet all the athletes staying in Larch, Willow when they are freshman and sophomores

**Al_4_State** · 01-26-2010, 05:22 PM

Originally Posted by 4429 mcc

Definitely...join a Fraternity. Live in the dorms for a year maybe, but then join the big leagues. That's where the parties and hot girls are.

That's not at all true. Granted, you're basically spoon fed nubile sohos, but there are plenty of wild parties and hot girls outside the structure of the Greek System. Trust me, being an independent does not preclude having a ******* blast.

**ornryactor** · 01-27-2010, 11:38 PM

I've said it in every other thread like this, and I'll say it again here and be done with it:

I've lived in Friley Hall for five years, because I LOVE it here. I've made quite a few friends that I will probably have for the rest of my life, and gotten involved in things that I never would have picked up if I'd moved off-campus.

No matter where you live, you'll have a good experience if you make the most of it, and a bad experience if you don't. Though nobody wants to admit it, the residence halls and the Greek houses are almost EXACTLY THE SAME THING. The shape of the building is different, and that's about it. Both will give you a great communal living experience, both will require you to deal with a small number of douchebags/whores/messiah complexes, both have group dining, both are highly social and often form tight bonds, both provide entertainment outlets, both provide extensive leadership training and opportunities, both provide access to extensive professional support and networking, and on and on and on and on.

I can tell you from extensive involvement and experience, anything that either community says they can offer you, the other one can, as well. Never believe otherwise.

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One upside to living in Friley as a super-senior? Welch Ave is literally across the street! I can (and do) get BLASTED with my friends, and not have to worry about getting back home. Plus I have a single, so when people want to come over, it's an easy and fast trip. It's seriously awesome...

**Clone5** · 01-27-2010, 11:41 PM

Originally Posted by ornryactor

I've said it in every other thread like this, and I'll say it again here and be done with it:

I've lived in Friley Hall for five years, because I LOVE it here. I've made quite a few friends that I will probably have for the rest of my life, and gotten involved in things that I never would have picked up if I'd moved off-campus.

No matter where you live, you'll have a good experience if you make the most of it, and a bad experience if you don't. Though nobody wants to admit it, the residence halls and the Greek houses are almost EXACTLY THE SAME THING. The shape of the building is different, and that's about it. Both will give you a great communal living experience, both will require you to deal with a small number of douchebags/whores/messiah complexes, both have group dining, both are highly social and often form tight bonds, both provide entertainment outlets, both provide extensive leadership training and opportunities, both provide access to extensive professional support and networking, and on and on and on and on.

I can tell you from extensive involvement and experience, anything that either community says they can offer you, the other one can, as well. Never believe otherwise.

I think residence halls give you a lot more diversity and different kinds of people to meet. Fraternities seem like a pretty uniform kind of person. This is definitely true for sororities too. Not saying thats a bad thing just that you'll more than likely meet a lot of the same kind of people in a frat.

**MoreCowbell** · 01-28-2010, 09:56 AM

Originally Posted by Clone5

I think residence halls give you a lot more diversity and different kinds of people to meet. Fraternities seem like a pretty uniform kind of person. This is definitely true for sororities too. Not saying thats a bad thing just that you'll more than likely meet a lot of the same kind of people in a frat.

We totally had diversity in my sorority! We had blondes and brunettes and even a few redheads!

Seriously, though, as with everything in life, your college experience is what you make of it. There are pros and cons to every living situation, be it dorm, apartment, or Greek house. Honestly, for me, the first semester - or even first year - was all about getting used to being on my own and meeting new people. I probably would have similar experiences no matter where I lived. The only real difference are the amenities offered in each different residence hall and your personal preference.

**ddisu** · 01-28-2010, 10:14 AM

Originally Posted by MoreCowbell

We totally had diversity in my sorority! We had blondes and brunettes and even a few redheads!

Seriously, though, as with everything in life, your college experience is what you make of it. There are pros and cons to every living situation, be it dorm, apartment, or Greek house. Honestly, for me, the first semester - or even first year - was all about getting used to being on my own and meeting new people. I probably would have similar experiences no matter where I lived. The only real difference are the amenities offered in each different residence hall and your personal preference.

Yeah and in my frat we had guys that wore A&F with cargo khakis and with jeans (although that was frowned upon). The only reason I joined is b/c of a couple guys from my high school and it all turned out well. I have life long friends from it, but I am certain I would have those if I didn't join as well.

There are guys I see now every couple months. There were guys in my house, that if they were dying of thirst, I wouldn't stop to **** in their mouths.

All in all, college is great if you take advantage of what is there.

**chadly82** · 01-28-2010, 10:27 AM

Originally Posted by Al_4_State

That's not at all true. Granted, you're basically spoon fed nubile sohos, but there are plenty of wild parties and hot girls outside the structure of the Greek System. Trust me, being an independent does not preclude having a ******* blast.

I was a lambda chi and trust me....its much better being spoonfed hot drunk sorrority girls!