With male loneliness and isolation a rising concern across the U.S. — some sources cite that there are five times as many men who say they have no close friends as there were in 1990 — it is essential that young men entering college find their home away from home.
The relationships that a fraternity provides offer help and guidance when a brother needs it most. Research shows that this connection can create a strong sense of belonging, leading members to have more positive mental health and less anxiety and depression compared to unaffiliated students. Brothers feel comfortable having tough conversations and learning from each other, and when they seek help, research shows members are twice as likely to reach out to a fraternity brother than anyone else.
Today’s college men need the connection, support and value that fraternities provide. I encourage you to forward this email to Stuyvesant High School students and parents to promote the positive news about fraternity membership and to share the Men's College Scholarship with your male students who are graduating high school this spring and entering college this fall, if you haven't already.
