Is joining a fraternity the best choice for an engineering student?

[SuperMiguel]

So I am an eng student and wondering if i should join a fraternity like a co-Ed Professional Engineering Fraternity

 

[lisab]

What might the advantages/disadvantages be?

 

[SuperMiguel]

What might the advantages/disadvantages be?

advantages know more people engineer field, few doors may open

disadvantages umm time and money (dont have much time)

 

[lisab]

advantages know more people engineer field, few doors may open

disadvantages umm time and money

Well, I have only my own experience to draw on. I started college at a small community college where there was great comraderie amongst the science students. I ended up at a large, well-ranked university where the culture was extremely competitive - almost cut throat, dog-eat-dog. Me, I enjoyed the cooperative culture much better!

So if the difference between joining and not joining results in a college experience that suits you better, than it might be worth it. I guess that would depend on the culture of the school you're attending.