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I agree with Kevin -- you won't know if you don't give it a shot! I know of more than a few minority men who have joined IFC fraternities. I actually have a friend whose son pledged a chapter at Texas Tech this past fall -- judging by the pictures he has posted on Facebook, there are at least two minority guys in his pledge class!
Why does your friend hold such a harsh opinion of fraternity members? Whatever his reasons are, it sounds like YOU really do want to pursue the possibly of joining, so don't let his negativity sway you. Now it is true that pledging can be time consuming, so make sure your balancing skills are up to par. Based on your major, I've no doubt that your course load is demanding.
As for what to wear...I'm going to bow out and hope someone connected to or familiar with your school can give you info. Appropriate attire can vary geographically and depend on the actual event. You could always call or email the Greek Life office and just ask them what is standard dress at the events -- very casual, business casual, etc. They should be able to tell you and they are there to help.
Best wishes and I really hope this works out for you. Fraternity membership and brotherhood is for life, so even when you leave the States, you will still have the lifelong affiliation.
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