<p>I haven't really given it any serious thought but I think I would like to join a Frat. What are the benefits? Differences in frats? The most experience i've had with a "frat" was in the movie "the social network" where that guy has to keep a chicken alive for a month (LOL). Is it like this in all frats? Do you have to pay? Is it worth it? Any of you in a Frat or know somebody in one please tell me. Is it true that the upper classmen basically make you their you know what? Any help would be appreciated.</p>
<p>I entertained the notion of entering a frat until I discovered you have to pay to belong - which I was unable to do.</p>
<p>However, the guys were great fun during my short time and socially very active.</p>
<p>Yes, you have to pay. I don’t know the specific cost, but I know that it can be pretty high- and that’s of course only if you are accepted as a member.</p>
<p>Either of you have a ballpark number? What are the criteria to get into a frat?</p>
<p>Any of you have a ball park number? What are the criteria to get into a frat?</p>
<p>my son’s was one of the least expensive about $750 a semester.<br>
basically, they are social groups. they will tell you about philanthropy and academics but in reality it’s a place to party with sorority girls. but it did provide a social outlet for my son and he made some good friends but that can be done by joining other (less costly) organizations.</p>
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<p>This brings back memories of some incredibly (drunken) juvenile male behavior during my short stint at a frat. In retrospect, now as a father of two daughters, I suggest you save your money for grad school. I would not want my daughters associating with such twits (no worries, both are married to some great guys whom I am proud to have as SILs). I doubt those young women back then were impressed by our collective idiocy.</p>
<p>and interestingly, by junior year, the partying became kind of boring for my son. Thankfully, he’s more interested in doing what he needs to be employed once he graduates.</p>