They really worked hard to make sure Phi Psi was going to be a great house. They would get girls from wherever they could and bring them to our parties. They worked super hard to make sure we wouldn’t suck. What Allowed Your House To Come Back And Be Popular So Fast? Since then we’ve tried to stay out of trouble. We have brother’s only pregames at the house for an hour and a half to help the guys bond. Other places have brothers leaving and not paying their dues. Involvement, pride, social abilities, tradition, good-looking, and our reputation

Next semester, we’re going to have the best rusher on The Row. Our rush shirt wasn’t that great last semester. When rush happens, it can be hard to get a consensus on the guys we will take. Sometimes the amount of diversity can make it interesting but difficult. What Are Your House’s Biggest Weaknesses? One dude was throwing up at one of our rush events. We would be like “Dude, this guy came out everyday, so he’s really serious about it.” We want guys who are serious.ĭudes sometimes come to our events drunk and blacked out. If you really want to be here, and you know that for sure, suicide rushing can definitely help. Wouldn’t You Consider Suicide Rushing Trying Too Hard? It’s the first week of school and one class won’t hurt you. You need to see if you actually like these guys and if you can fit in. Focus on the other rushees, because these are the guys that you will potentially be in a pledge class with. You need to meet as many guys as possible. Get out there on Sunday when the picnic starts and be there everyday when the events start to when they end. Wanna shotgun a beer right now?” And I’m like, “Dude.

You don’t need to ‘talk your head off.’ Don’t offer us drugs.Įvery time, there are guys who are like “Dude, I just wanna drink and rage. Just be “you.” We always get kids who try and change who they are because they think we will like that. We all care about our image and want to remain a strong force on The Row. We’re not going to grab this model kid if he doesn’t want us.ĭo You Guys Actively To Maintain Your Popularity?Ībsolutely. We’re not going to go super hard after people who don’t want to be here. The freshmen are friends with the seniors and we all hang out together. Other houses have cliques within the house, low involvement and lack of cohesiveness. We all are genuinely friends and like each other. What Makes Phi Psi Different From The Other Houses? Some houses might talk crap about each other, but we try not to do that around here. We have good relations with all the other houses. Our members maintain and perpetuate our values. What Makes Your House Such A Force On The Row? We’re looking for guys that are liked by the entire house.” We look for guys who are down to party, drink liquor, and have a good time. We’re trying to figure out who you are and if you connect with us. This is in direct contrast to Sigma Chi, which is notorious for taking the majority of their guys from the Southern California area. We have guys from the Midwest, South, East Coast, to Germany, England, and Mexico, and a lot from the West Coast.” Some houses take guys that are super athletic, super So-Cal. Would You Say Phi Psi Has A “Type” of Guy You Take? Here, we all have a general interest in whether the house does well.” Theres a strong lack of involvement in other houses. “In terms of ‘SC, we’re the only grounded fraternity. What Makes Phi Psi Such A Successful Fraternity?

I interviewed Phi Psi Rush Chairs Ryan Weinberg, Miles Pederson, and Drew Gleason. And most importantly, these brothers genuinely care about the house. They try to project a more “traditional” fraternity image instead of other houses that are commonly referred to as “social clubs.” They come off as cool without having to try too hard. Unlike other houses, Phi Psi prides themselves on diversity and attracting brothers from all walks of life. Phi Kappa Psi (colloquially known as Phi Psi) is widely considered to be USC’s current “top house.” Phi Psi is known for having attractive brothers, throwing wild parties, and being a cool bunch of dudes.ĭespite this polished veneer of frattiness, Phi Psi was refreshingly candid and revealed itself to be more than just a bunch of party animals. –“Best Parties”: #1 (Tied with Lambda, Sigma Chi)

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