<p>I was wondering if any one knows about the pros and cons of joining a frat. My cousin joined a frat, and he said that they are his brothers, and he loves them dearly. My friend saids that its not worth it because you are paying for you friends. Does anyone have any insights on why it benefits to go greek, or why it's a detriment.</p>
<p>You’re the one going to UCSD, right? There’s no harm in joining. A lot of people make lifelong friends. Join and if you don’t like quit next year. </p>
<p>I did some research on this myself a while back.</p>
<p>I came to the conclusion that I wouldn’t want to join a frat, but also that fraternities aren’t for everyone. For many guys, it’s a great way to make friends and get connections. Others, like myself, think most frats aren’t worth the trouble or money.</p>
<p>I would suggest that you do research on any fraternities at the school to which you wish to transfer and weigh the pros and cons of joining any of them.</p>
<p>I also heard it is really expensive to join one. My friend wanted to join one, but it cost some like 4,000$ to join.</p>
<p>Lol you guys are forgetting a couple crucial things. First, you need to get a bid -approval to pledge from the frat- and secondly and most important you need to PLEDGE. Pledging can be extremely difficult for some fraternities and you will probably get hazed. I don’t think it’s worth it for transfer students, but for sure worth it for freshman- benefits are networking, partying, etc… If you can find a fraternity that doesn’t haze or have a long pledging process, go for it. </p>
<p>@collegedropout1 I have never heard of a deposit to join a fraternity, usually you pay semester dues which usually range from $400-1000 a semester. This covers the cost of having a house,parties, and exchanges; it’s a pool of money to party and run the fraternity-which is critical. </p>
<p>All frats are not the same. One frat may not be for you, but another may be just what you’re looking for. Do some research, talk to people, and try to get the inside scoop. </p>
<p>All frats are not the same. One frat may not be for you, but another may be just what you’re looking for. Do some research, talk to people, and try to get the inside scoop. </p>
<p>I agree with @2016Candles. I never belonged and have mixed feelings, but I am going to say every single person my daughter knows, male and female, from the uber- popular (natch) to the super nerdy shy ones joined a frat or sorority , and they all love them. I would say the join rate of everyone we know is 100%. So it made me reassess. They all say it is an excellent way to meet people, and I know that is a concern of yours.</p>
<p>Go through rush, check them out, see if any appeal to you. Even if you ultimately decide not to join, you may meet ppl through the process. And many go in as juniors, don’t let that deter you. Costs vary.</p>
<p>REMEMBER - you were all the guys who shredded the UCSD social scene to shreds when this guy asked. He needs something! :-/</p>
<p>I would say yes. Personally I am going to rush because I feel its a good way to make friends. I feel that going in as a transfer makes it more difficult to make friends than incoming freshman, so making friends is crucial. Also if you want to party joining a frat makes it a lot easier. As long as you can handle pledging & your course load during whatever quarter/semester you do it than I would recommend it. </p>
<p>It’s so funny, being a non-trad older guy, making friends is like the last possible priority I have. In fact, I’d consider it a nuisance. </p>
<p>I’m the old grumpy guy on the porch with his shotgun. Get off my lawn!</p>
<p>@fullload, if you were in a frat - let’s just roll everything back 3 years - you’d probably be arrested for pedophilia. 
(I kid, I kid…)</p>
<p>@fullload I’m completely with you on friends thing. It’s just not a priority for me. I mean I’m not gonna run anyone off my lawn, but I’m likely not gonna invite folks over for a party :-)</p>