While there are exceptions to this in some places/people, I am not a fan of fraternities and sororities. I initially assume a few things about someone based on my experiences with the people from them. It seems like they are a popularity contest overall. They also seem to have had a few bullies or in general are stuck up or shallow in some other way since it's paying for friendship. I know what they are supposed to symbolize, but it doesn't seem to stay true to its roots too often these days. Often the people who were in fraternities and sororities cheated in classes which was annoying to those of us who studied.
Mind you, I've met a handful of people who went to these who turned out to be okay, but it sounds like it came down to their school and chapter culture that made up their organization. I'm willing to give people a fair chance if they seem nice or independent though.
While there are exceptions to this in some places/people, I am not a fan of fraternities and sororities. I initially assume a few things about someone based on my experiences with the people from them. It seems like they are a popularity contest overall. They also seem to have had a few bullies or in general are stuck up or shallow in some other way since it's paying for friendship. I know what they are supposed to symbolize, but it doesn't seem to stay true to its roots too often these days. Often the people who were in fraternities and sororities cheated in classes which was annoying to those of us who studied.
Mind you, I've met a handful of people who went to these who turned out to be okay, but it sounds like it came down to their school and chapter culture that made up their organization. I'm willing to give people a fair chance if they seem nice or independent though.