Will banning all first semester students from pledging in a frat/soror help colleges?

Question

Many colleges face alcoholic and social issues and from what I have heard at my school part of the problem is that the freshmen students are thrown into the greek life before they understand the history and values of the school. I am in somewhat of a position to voice this concern and was wondering would banning first year students from greek life help. My quick answer is yes but I would like some ideas for and against taking on this task.

Answer 1

It helps the colleges ALOT. My college requires that for someone to pledge they must have completed their freshman year. I see this a great thing cause it forces you to find friends your own friends and not rely on the fraternity. I have a feeling giving a kid a year to decides if greek life for them will allow them to be more commited to the house and be more into it.

It might lower membership numbers but I still think it's a great idea.

BTW you can't stop the drinking kids will rebell no matter what

Answer 2

I like this idea. I agree with the asker, the answer is Yes, it would help the students stay IN colleges whereas if they get rooted in some destructive behaviour early on, there would be a higher rate of dropouts. It would be great for students to live at the dorms all year or even one semester of one year and get the feel of college/university life before jumping into a frat or sorority!

Answer 3

my college (Ohio University class of 1974) didn't let any freshmen rush. they had to wait til sophomore year. there are enough adjustments to college without the pressure of Greek week. if they're gonna drink, they're gonna drink. history and values??? they need to live through freshman classes first!

Answer 4

She must be hit with criminal fees. And so ought to the Republicans that filed bogus courtroom situations against Libertarians in attempt to maintain them tied up till the elections have been over. You the two are criminals.