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Fraternities and sororities have been re-recognized by President Fry’s administration, following 16 years of official “de-recognition.” The greater faculty and administration involvement in Greek life is expected to minimize the risks and pitfalls of the Greek experience, such as hazing, poor grades, and alcohol abuse. They also want to strengthen the bonds between F&M and its Greek students, as well as alumni.

Although not mandatory for a good time, Greek life is predominate at F&M. The heavily publicized frat parties are well-attended, and drunken guys and scantily-clad girls can be seen nearly every night lurking near lettered houses. More than a third of men choose to pledge, and a fourth of women do as well. While they rave about their social experiences, reports of hazing, alcohol abuse, and other dangers of Greek life are as prevalent here as at any Greek Row.

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mgiannon

'14

Public Health

3.1

B-

Greek Life

Good amount of frats for a small school. Some of the brothers are very deushy, but overrall the frat life can be pretty fun...if you can get in

Dec 08, 2011

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mcs91

'14

English

3.8

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Depends on Your Gender

Being in a fraternity is almost essential for guys. Because there are fewer sororities, it seems that girls feel less pressure to join.

Oct 12, 2011

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irab123

'14

Psychology

3.8

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Social Life Can Depend on Frats

Frats tend to dominate the social scene in terms of parties. Sororities can't hold parties due to state laws, but they tend to run the campus in terms of leadership. Guys can't get into parties after first semester of freshman year unless they are in a frat. For girls, it doesn't matter. Definitely a great way to meet people and gain leadership skills. Hazing is a lot more prominent in frats, and only one sorority on campus hazes. It's really fun, but can be expensive (~$300/semester for sororities, between $600-$1000 for frats

Jul 13, 2011

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