[239701.xx_large]Philip Holt Greek life is a unique part of American college culture, so when European photographer Philip Holt saw his son off to school at Clarkson University, he had little idea of what his son's new brotherhood within the Delta Upsilon frat would be like. "My reference [to frat houses] was the film 'Animal House' with John Belushi, and yes, I was surprised to see how accurate the frat lifestyle was depicted," Holt told Business Insider. "[But] I can honestly say they were some of the finest young men I have met. They were so cordial, helpful and smart." Upon his first visit, Holt knew he needed to document the house and the young men that lived there. The project inspired him to visit other Greek life establishments, including Zeta Beta Xi, as well as some sororities. Below, see a selection of Holt's best frat house coverage. HOLT'S KNOWLEDGE OF AMERICAN AND FRATERNITY CULTURE STEMMED MOSTLY FROM MOVIES. "ONCE YOU LAND, IT JUST FEELS LIKE BEING PART OF A BIG AMERICAN MOVIE SET," HOLT SAID. Philip Holt HE ARRIVED EARLY IN THE MORNING AFTER A BIG HOUSE PARTY THE FRAT HAD HOSTED. "EVERYONE WAS STILL SLEEPING, SO MY SON GAVE ME THE GRAND TOUR," HE SAID. Philip Holt THE SCENE WAS CLASSIC: "[THERE WERE] INTERESTING ODORS GOING FROM ROOM TO ROOM. THE BASEMENT, WHERE THEY HAD HELD THEIR PARTY, WAS DAMP WITH A STICKY CARPET OF BEER, OVERFULL ASHTRAYS, AND EMPTY BEER CANS SCATTERED AROUND THE ROOM," HE SAID. Philip Holt SEE THE REST OF THE STORY AT BUSINESS INSIDER
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