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More Advantages

On the other hand, there are
many advantages to joining a fraternity.
These advantages are so heavily
weighted that they possibly overcome
the disadvantages of some
fraternities.

Perhaps one of the greatest advantages
to fraternities is a "home
away from home". More than a
dormitory, the fraternity house
offers students a place to relax,
shoot the bull, watch television,
eat, and feel accepted among one's
peers.

A second advantage to the fraternity
is a sense of spirit and
respect. Intramurals give one a
sense of working not just for yourself
but for your house and your
brothers. A spirit is also created
when people of various types and
kinds are able to rally behind one
common goal - the betterment of a
fraternity house.