In your opinion, are fraternities a good thing or a bad thing? Please elaborate on your answer.?

Question

In your opinion, are fraternities a good thing or a bad thing? Please elaborate on your answer.?

Answer 1

It depends on the nature of the fraternity. If they're composed of a bunch of bad guys, then it's basically not good and useful in the society unlike if the fraternity is somewhat a study group or something lke that.

Answer 2

As a alumnus of a well known, national fraternity, I can honestly say my Greek life experience was completely positive and beneficial. I've become a better rounded, more balanced person because of it. I was never hazed. I participated in more philanthropies than I ever would have if I hadn't pledged. In fact, my Greek letter organization raised $20,000 for the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation this year. I've also been able to network with other alumni.  

However, it would be untrue to say that some Greek letter organizations are like this. Some chapters on my campus were notorious for their hazing despite their "anti hazing" stance. Sadly, some chapters of my fraternity nationwide have been closed for causes related to hazing. I think it's senseless and weakens brotherhood.

Essentially, fraternities can be good or bad, depending on the individual chapter. The only true way of finding out is to go through rush with an open mind. If you're planning on rushing or pledging a particular fraternity, I wish you the best of luck. I wouldn't trade in my experience for anything.

Answer 3

It's a six of one and a half dozen of the other situation.  They do charitable work for the community but their parties can get out of hand sometimes.