Fraternities. Worth it?

<p>Are they worth it? I mean, there are the obvious disadvantages; the cost, the mandatory partying, and the fact that (this may be a rumor) there might be hazing. I don't mind the hazing personally, but the main reason I'm looking into joining one is for the networking. </p>

<p>If by any chance I get into Yale, I'm looking towards Delta Kappa Epsilon as it seems to be a fraternity that fits the sort of person I am. It also has a vast network (plus, James Blaine, my favorite politician of all time, was a member xD).</p>

<p>I'm still a junior in high school so I shouldn't really be worrying, but uh... any advice for a prospective student? </p>

<p>Thanks in advance =D
-Jay</p>

<p>I’d wait until you meet the guys in person before you make accusations.</p>

<p>I totally agree, but as for the accusations part, I think we may have misunderstood each other. I’m not accusing anyone of anything (especially if you are referring to the mandatory partying/hazing part), it’s just that I’ve heard rumors about the matter, particularly from the New York Times.</p>

<p>I’m sorry if I offended you in any way, but thanks for the advice.</p>

<p>I’d ask around campus and see what kind of reputation the fraternity has, and fraternities in general. I know that at many of the schools in my area, fraternities and sororities have a sort of negative image to the rest of campus. If that is different at Yale or doesn’t bother you, I’d say go for it.</p>

<p>Definitely don’t tell people the only reason you really want to do it is the networking.</p>

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<p>As a fraternity man, I must say that you should take hazing seriously, with a near zero-tolerance policy. I say this because there’s no reason to haze in this time of day, and if an organization has to resort to hazing to prove how much you want to join that organization, it has much bigger issues.</p>

<p>Keep in mind that not all fraternities have mandatory partying. In fact, the mandatory stuff differs between different fraternities.</p>

<p>The idea is to find out information about each of the fraternities during rush, and join the one that you feel you have the most chemistry with. Your fraternity basically takes many of your family when you enter college, and it’s not something to take lightly. You’re going to be with your fraternity for at least until the end of college (unless your house gets shut down), so you want to be sure that you’re going to be comfortable with it, even if not immediately.</p>

<p>Personally, I feel that the most important thing my fraternity has provided to me is the brotherhood. It’s a solid support system that’s there to assist me thru college, both academically and socially. Whatever fraternity you join, you should seek the same sort of benefits which you cannot easily obtain outside a fraternity.</p>

<p>In any case, it’s still too early to think about. Focus on having a great final year in high school and getting into college. Look into fraternities during rush, which usually takes place during the first few weeks of college.</p>

<p>Thanks so much for your advice excelblue =D</p>

<p>Greek Life is different at every school. It’s a big part of the social scene at certain campuses while it’s a much more informal scene at others. I go to a school where about 50% of students are Greek and the people who are in it love it. It provides a great network of friends and events. Hazing and “mandatory partying” are not big issues. A lot of the guys do stay in most nights and don’t get crap for it. A lot of the independents are also totally happy with being independent. Get to campus and see how you respond to the lifestyle.</p>

<p>Depends on the frat. But I think frats are overrated.</p>

<p>Being a brother of a fraternity, I say it’s worth it. However, there are always those GDIs on CC so prepare.</p>

<p>NYU Frats=overrated.</p>