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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]My DH is in a frat and his frat has been doing some serious work in cleaning up some issues  on the undergrad level - mainly hazing.    But DH is in an AAGLO and the undergrad experience was a bit different for him.  There was partying and such, but drinking was not so much a focus.  Honestly, DH says that he did not get the true value of the frat until he was out of school and all the folks were mature and in professions.  It is a professional and social network.  It has a mentoring program that is very important to him and some of the other community service stuff they do is commendable.  He says that he enjoys it much more now than he ever did in college because he now fully understands that it is more than partying and popularity.  Generally speaking, AAGLO's tend to have more of a life long component. Alumni chapters and older members are very active and a huge part of the frat nationally.

With our own kids (2 in college), we have told them not to pledge in undergrad.  Once they get out of school and find a career, then we would support it because at the point, the focus of joining is different.  It would be like joining any other professional/social club as an adult. [/quote]

What is an AAGLO?  And I've never known someone to join a fraternity after graduation. Where does that exist?[/quote]
NP here.  African American Greek Letter Organization.  I don't know why PP didn't just say that.  But yes, many people join after graduation for the purpose of community service and community.  Pretty common.[/quote]

PP here.  Thanks.  I guess I could have typed it out or said "AA frat"  LOL.  Co-sign the rest of your post. [/quote]

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