Hi equeen,
in my fraternity pledges learn about the different fraternity associations in Germany and partly, where applicable in Europe. Sororities in Germany are mostly local and have been reestablished only as early as the eighties after having flourished in the twenties between the two world wars. We often have contacts with other chapers of our association in other cities in Germany and visit each other. Contact to chapters of other fraternity associations is limited (at least here in Constance where we only have three fraternities) partly because differences are big and there is a pretty strong rivalry.
To come back to your question, pledges learn about our fraternity history, they learn special ways of formal conduct and how to represent the fraternity correctly on official occasions. Furthermore, they are taught local Contance history, to be able to identify with their temporary home (and that's a lot to learn... the city was founded by the ancient Romans...).
Information about the American Greek system is sparce, most fraternity members know something out of hear-say, but there is little general and sound knowledge.
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