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I was in a sorority back in the 80's and I have no idea what the dues were, as my parents were billed for them. So I was used to this system, in fact, I honestly would have been surprised if it were done by billing the kids.
I guess it's all what you're accustomed to.
As to the high cost and its precluding many of joining the Greek system- it is a shame, and I am sure that many do not participate because of the expense (and many more who just want no part of it), but UT is a huge school with many opportunities for involvement beyond Greek life. My son has a friend from high school who couldn't join a fraternity, so he instead got involved with an "ultimate frisbee" team, and it has been great for him. As long as you can find something to get involved in that makes the school not seem so huge, there's no reason to not have a wonderful experience there.
Where I went to college, over 75% of the people were Greek, so even though it was in a big city, it seemed as if you had to be Greek to have anything to do. So, to not be in a fraternity or sorority was a much bigger deal.
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