Originally posted by: Lager
Originally posted by: KnickNut3
I don't think I'm clear enough. This isn't really a fraternity. It's an honor society. I'm not sure how much they actually do together, but it's definitely optional, and I'm sure many people just do it for the name (the impression I get from this)
I actually am pledging a fraternity (I'm at Duke), and this is separate.
Duke? Doesn't that mean the entire school population is in honor roll?
Anyway, you should join. Do activities, have fun if you are antisocial or something and want to fit in. Sure beats wasting away your life at ATOT.
It's not a very socially-oriented group, I don't think. Oh, and I do about 25 hours of organized social activities a week between sports, performing, and volunteer groups, so I don't being antisocial is a worry
Originally posted by: bradruth
I've recieved invitations to the National Collegiate Honor Society two years in a row now. $60 membership. It's a bunch of BS that's used to pad a resume. Any self-respecting employer would see through it.
That's what I'm trying to consider. Are any of these legit? I mean, $40 dues (which includes a "banquet") isn't too much of a price to pay if someone thinks it's something... are these things actually worthwhile?
Oh, Lager--I think you're confusing Duke with Harvard.
Only about 30% of students are above 3.4 or so, IIRC, and I work my ass off to get the grades I do here. I know you're kidding, but I wouldn't say there's much grade inflation here. Most are curved to a B-/C+ regardless of class performance.