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Originally Posted by electricfeel01
But the partying certainly seems to prevail...I don't see why I should invest my money into events that I will ultimately choose not to participate in. That being said, the whole experience doesn't seem to be a good investment, as I can still meet many fabulous people without joining a sorority. I can still join clubs and student organizations where I can practice and develop my leadership skills and confidence. I can certainly participate in charity work in other aspects of campus life and even beyond that. And that all comes without me having to pay extra money.
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First of all, nothing in college is free (except all of the fun stuff at the beginning of the year for Freshmen). If you plan on joining ANY organization, you're going to have to pay. Almost all organizations on campus are self sustained by the membership (and those that aren't are paid by your tuition). Secondly, if you join a sorority, your dues will never go towards purchasing alcohol. Fraternities and sororities may not use pooled money (or chapter funds) to buy alcohol. Also, I'm pretty sure fraternity/sorority mixers have to be alcohol-free. I know that's the case at my school. But still, it's college and people do drink. Even with mixers, once the event officially ends (let's say the event's end is marked at 10pm), alcohol may show up. But many of our organizations have safety measures set up such as a beer check, risk management teams, and safe rides.
And like everyone else has said, you do NOT have to participate in drinking events. College students are actually mature enough to respect that and if someone offers you a drink, you can just say no and they'll go about their merry way.
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