Second, Greek life is a major party of the Texas Tech culture. There is not one inch of campus that doesn't see a TriDelt shirt. Lori on March 17, 2014: I agree that at my school Pi Beta Phi is the Top of the Top Tier, but they are nice, friendly and beautiful. Some party more than others but all have wealthy girls, country girls, smart girls, wild girls, church girls, artsy girls, athletic girls etc. And, yes, there are the kids who walk around high and go to class high. Passing the music building, I see the typical "band nerds" overflowing the area. I was never open to the idea of joining a sorority until I met the sisters of Delta Alpha Sigma Multicultural Sorority Inc., they were a welcoming and amazing group of women who had the same ambition and passion I had. One thing I'll say about Tech is that the groups I've met here have a much better sisterhood and get along with other sororities more than the school I transferred from. Wild and crazy drinkers plus rampant drug use. In Texas, those include our undeniable pride, tendency to make everything bigger (and better), and – of course – the word “y’all.” The following are 11 totally true stereotypes Texans should just accept as fact. Greek life is a major part, but with over 400 registered student organizations, it’s not the only way to get involved. The information on this site is for informational and research purposes only and is not an assurance of financial aid. 4083 Being in a sorority, one of the first questions you get asked is why you would join. (not in rank order) And, having roots in Texas, I can attest to the fact that some of them are way off. Entering into my senior year at Texas Tech I still hadn't found them. Texas Tech University is often thought of as a party school. Between the Student Union Building (SUB) and the library, there's no doubt that any kind of person can be found. Just because it's the stereotype, doesn't mean everyone truly is! Welcome to the Kappa Beta chapter of Alpha Xi Delta at Texas Tech University! Building Confidence. That doesn’t represent Texas Tech. One stereotype about Texas Tech students is that all we do is study and nothing else or that we party just as hard as we study which i would consider true. Texas Tech has a very diverse group of students because of the many activities and of students the university admits. 1924 • On June 27 th, the Board of Directors voted not to allow Greek-lettered organizations on campus. This is the link to the article http://www.thebestcolleges.org/2012-princeton-review-party-school-rankings/ It’s not surprising to me that Texas Tech doesn’t make it on the list. They include, Texas Tech is a party school, everyone is in a fraternity or sorority and all people have some form of a sexually transmitted disease (Raider Rash). Do Not Sell My Personal Information (CA and NV residents). With around 50 fraternities and sororities, Texas Tech definitely has a greek organization that's right for you should you choose to go Greek. It seems as though everyone is a member. The following are the current active Panhellenic chapters at Texas Tech. Second, Greek life is a major party of the Texas Tech culture. It is quite easy to get plugged in and meet new people in one of the hundreds of student organizations on and off campus. This is why people, like you, accrue a negative reputations for frats. For the most part, Greek life makes up a large majority of the student body because Texas Tech fully supports and encourages students to get involved, There are so many organizations, clubs and activities to get involved in. The Panhellenic Council represents the top seven spots amongst all Greeks. Most friendly-ADPi Overall, Texas Tech has a vast array of people that attend where anyone can find their place. Three main stereotypes repeatedly come up in conversations about Texas Tech University. Unfortunately, Greek Life is something that you can't fully understand until you experience it for yourself and it sounds like the writer is proving that with his opinion. Only accurate description I've seen on here. It's this kind of ignorance and arrogance that fuels negative stereotypes about frats. 11.7 percent of the undergraduate males are involved in a fraternity and 17.9 percent of undergraduate females are involved in a sorority. They include, Texas Tech is a party school, everyone is in a fraternity or sorority and all people have some form of a sexually transmitted disease (Raider Rash). Best personality-PiPhi Yes, we do have a large number of students involved with Greek life. Three main stereotypes repeatedly come up in conversations about Texas Tech University. they are all a mix of great girls and they're all pretty diverse. Since our founding, we have maintained a lodge located at #11 Greek Circle. But overall, I see an even amount of every stereotype. There is such a huge range of people at Texas Tech and that creates a group of friends for every type of person. According to the Panhellenic website, the Panhellenic Council is a national coordinating group of 26 member sororities. I remember this making the rounds on the internet a few years back. The college consisted of six buildings, and 914 students Generally, students do go to a lot of bars, clubs and parties on the weekends, but this is for the most part only reserved for the weekend. Fraternity and Sorority Life . batman4321 83 replies 26 threads Junior Member. Sorority recruitment is a process planned and hosted by Texas Tech’s Panhellenic Council. However, I think it's unfair to generalize the entire student population as such. We are thrilled to share with you our amaXing sisterhood. I know stereotypes are very biased, but I just want to know what reps the sororities have on campus at USD? Mailing Address. This is the link to the article http://www.thebestcolleges.org/2012-princeton-review-party-school-rankings/ It’s not surprising to me that Texas Tech doesn’t make it on the list. To view the Texas Tech Community Book click here . I've been away from campus for 20 years, so what I remember about each sorority is bound to have changed. Hardest worker-KD The last quote that I heard was that Texas Tech actually had the second lowest STD/STI rate in the Big XII. That doesn’t represent Texas Tech. We have the typical sororities and fraternities that you would find at any large university, but we also have nerds, geeks, jocks (especially at the rec center and on our football team), etc. Yes, there are parties, lots and lots of parties, just as there are at other schools. The stereotype that Tech Tech is a party school is also wrong. Program outcomes vary according to each institution’s specific program curriculum. As of spring 2013 the Texas Tech average GPA was a 2.800, whereas the Greek GPA was a 3.029. Our websites do not provide, nor are they intended to provide, a comprehensive list of all schools (a) in the United States (b) located in a specific geographic area or (c) that offer a particular program of study. It’s true that Lubbock County has a very high STD rate among local residents. 1923 • On February 10 th, Texas Technological College was founded. After 3 years at Tech, I have seen so many of you kids waste your parents money and drop out to move back home. The most common misconception about Texas Tech University is that we are a party school that doesn’t care about academics, but the truth is Texas Tech has consistently been recognized by its peers, students, and alumni as an amazing and progressive University. The sources for school statistics and data is the U.S. Department of Education's National Center for Education Statistics and the Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System. See more ideas about texas tech, sorority life, sorority. The library is another place that is always swallowing kids to absorb knowledge and then spitting them out when it has had its fill. Surprisingly I cannot say that the University necessarily has a specific stereotype. 11 Totally True Stereotypes Texans Should Just Accept As Fact. Now, don’t get me wrong, the student body at Texas Tech is every bit as passionate, rowdy, and fun-loving as you would expect, but it all stems from a deep rooted pride in our University and its traditions and it should be considered just one of the many things that makes Texas Tech such a great school. Many times, the media and press make Greek life look bad, but in real life Greeks do much more than party. great idea--they're all different but all good! Texas Tech’s Rawls College of Business was listed as one of the best business schools in the country by the Princeton Review, Tech’s School of Law was the only law school in Texas to be ranked in the top 20 this year by Prelaw magazine, and the University as a whole earned a top-tier ranking among national Universities in this year’s edition of America’s Best Colleges by U.S. News and World Report. Most unique-DG I believe this stereotype is accurate, but one can always find students who don't participate in these activities. Timeline of Fraternities and Sororities at Texas Tech . https://www.greekrank.com/uni/52/topic/2381471/accurate-sorority-stereotypes- Nickname: A Chi O Colors: Scarlet Red & Olive Green Flower: Scarlet Carnation Symbol: Lyre Founded Nationally: Oct. 15, 1885 One of the most common stereotypes at Texas Tech is that "everybody who is anybody is greek". Although we have parties and people who attend those parties, it’s not to the extent people exaggerate. The Princeton Review publishes an article each year listing the top party schools in the country. More information can be found on each chapters individuals website. 1923 • On February 10 th, Texas Technological College was founded. Timeline of Fraternities and Sororities at Texas Tech . But, in general, they’re all pretty funny when you stop and think about it. Not PC, but pretty funny. The stereotype that Texas Tech students have a high STD rate is also incorrect. I think that students at Texas Tech are often stereotyped as frat guys or sorority girls, which tends to have a negative connotation among students that aren't involved in Greek life. A lot of students are having wild sex and some are even doing drugs. Yes, we do have a large number of students involved with Greek life. A typical student at Texas Tech is probably stereotyped as a partier. Get matched to scholarships that are perfect for you! Although we have parties and people who attend those parties, it’s not to the extent people exaggerate. Granted those people are the majority but i passed that phase a long time ago. Still, I'd be lying if I said the action doesn't get pretty crazy every once and a while. Going through the Student Union Building, tons of lunch tables are pushed together to form one long table as the frat guys join to eat and talk. At times, it is overwhelming to see so many students dressed so alike, but that’s how they choose to advertise their involvement in a fraternity or sorority.Texas Tech has just over 30,000 students. It’s true that Lubbock County has a very high STD rate among local residents. This stereotype does have some truth, but it might be exaggerated. Before you type:  Remember, do not post names, initials, or any derogetory content. Over the years, our sisters have worked to uphold our four core values: Sisterhood, Leadership, Knowledge, and Service. Also, it is true what they say about Lubbock... the nicest people live here :). http://colleges.usnews.rankingsandreviews.com/best-colleges/texas-tech-university-3644 Sorority reviews, ratings, and rankings in alphabetical order for Texas Tech University - TTU greek life - Greekrank Campus Address. So what does this mean for you? There is a stigma surrounding students involved in Greek life that they are "paying for their friends" or that they are simply followers that dress and act a certain way to fit in, very much similar to the stereotypes surrounding high school students. Alpha Chi Omega. Request for your school to be featured on GreekRank. In many ways it is what you think, but for the most part, we are just chill people who casually have our letters on our cars, laptops, clothes and anything else you could think of. Greek life represents around 17 percent of the student population at Texas Tech, according to the Greek life website. 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