One of my pledge brothers didn't drink during pledging. He wasn't forced to drink, but there were several times when the rest of us would have to drink his share. It is all about pledge class unity.
Although most pledge processes are suppose to be dry, I've found that at least at my college, it really means the candidate educator will decide for you when you're going to drink. Not only is that an inconvenience, but it is a way for him/her to monitor how much alcohol you're consuming to keep things safe.
I wouldn't let that discourage you from deciding to pledge. Most respectable chapters will never put you in any sort of danger or force one to do something. Although at the time you may think they are, but that is most likely because you are nervous or something.
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