Cpw - a parent's nightmare! Please help

MIT16mom
Mon, 15 Apr 2013 08:02:46 +0000

Just wanted to weigh in here as the mom of a current fraternity member. Collegealum, it is clear you have a bias against fraternities, and maybe a bad experience. Not sure when you attended MIT, but I do think the atmosphere is not what you portray it to be. Son’s fraternity in no way hazes. Is there drinking at parties? Yes. Are they forced to drink? No. Can people who are scholars, and varsity athletes also participate in UROPS AND fraternities? Yes – my son is all of this. In fact, he’s experienced the opposite of what you assert – a supportive community that has encouraged him to apply for internships, UROPs and mentored him throughout his freshman year. It has probably been the best part of his freshman year at MIT, and I am thankful that he found a fit with a group of friends he enjoys. While fraternities may not be for everyone, rest assured that from our experience, they have been a very positive aspect of MIT.