- correcting sentence above:" based on whether there are fraternities" (not "universities"), ...which they equate to parties (whether or not fraternities volunteer, require mandatory study halls, etc, wouldn't factor into the decision for these juniors/seniors.) This is a conversation I have every year with boys and the #1 factor they mention is not community involvement. For some, it's the opportunity to party, for some it's the fear the university's too big and they'll have an automatic group of like-minded friends (both are not mutually exclusive). Some also think of "professional access" or like the idea of being in a select society.