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I was actually
trying to not come off snotty/bitchy. I was honestly trying to help!
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Originally posted by Aussie
We play sport (not rugby, thankyou very much SoCalGirl, it's all Aussie Rules in Melbourne 
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Aussie,
I know ya'll play Aussie Rules football instead of Rugby.
The reason why I mentioned it is a) it's similar enough that I'm sure it would not be hard for you to master, b) sports teams generally are very tight and brotherly, c) Rugby teams usually throw badass parties. I thought a rugby team would be a good alternative to a fraternity.
If you want to join a fraternity then I wish you good luck. The problem is that a lot of the questions your asking will depend greatly on the school.
I agree that you should try to join a group that has an alumni group in Australia. That way you can continue to contribute to the brotherhood after your year in America.
My chapter had an international student. She was a marvelous member and I could only pray that all members were as great as her. She gave two great years as and undergrad member and a year as an alumnae chapter member. But after 9-11 she couldn't get any employer to continue sponsorship of her visa so she had to return to Singapore.
Since you'll be a transfer student I'll assume you'll be a Junior. For a fraternity, that won't be such a huge concern. But to be honest, it's not a plus.