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is there a way to find hout how many members, undergrad and grad, who are members of a fraternity in a certain area?? i'm having trouble deciding which fraternity i would like to pledge ( alpha phi alpha OR kappa alpha psi). i think membership numbers def play a part for me and many others.
besides that, which frat should i pledge?? i would be doing the grad chapter too. you can PM me answers too , to keep down any controversy
I don't think you'll find many people who even know what those fraternities are. Plus, outside of the direct connections you make with your brothers, no one really uses the bond of a national fraternity for professional networking. I've never even heard anyone mention their fraternity or sorority since graduating.
The school you go to is a far stronger tool. Focus on that.
I don't think you'll find many people who even know what those fraternities are. Plus, outside of the direct connections you make with your brothers, no one really uses the bond of a national fraternity for professional networking. I've never even heard anyone mention their fraternity or sorority since graduating.
The school you go to is a far stronger tool. Focus on that.
in the dc forum, that should be the opposite
i have. i thought of this thread after seeing one on here about Jack and Jill...........
Adio,
Please get a copy of "the divine nine" this book will help you find the right organization based on the historical, social and community service projects that they are involved in.
I am familiar with these groups as I too am a member of one of the groups for women and I too joined on a graduate level. There are many members in the DC region so you will have NO problem finding contacts. Make sure you are joining for more than the "networking", make sure you are ready to commit time, talents and energy to social projects that will better the community.
Make use of google and you will find a local chapter. Shoot them an email "after" you decide which group fits your personality and interests. Make sure YOU can contribute 100%.
I don't think you'll find many people who even know what those fraternities are. Plus, outside of the direct connections you make with your brothers, no one really uses the bond of a national fraternity for professional networking. I've never even heard anyone mention their fraternity or sorority since graduating.
The school you go to is a far stronger tool. Focus on that.
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Originally Posted by RaisedWell
^^You don't know what you are talking about.
Also Adio, I am a member of a Divine 9 sorority. You are going about this totally wrong! I'll try sending you a personal message.
If you care about professionally connecting with people from your fraternity/sorority then there are usually people you can find who will help you network and so forth. However, around here I haven't seen fraternities emphasized or played up so much in my work experience though that doesn't mean it isn't there. Like anything, it probably depends on where you work, what you do, etc. Anything any of us say will just be generalizations or overextended anectdotes based on our personal experience. Check them out if you think they might help. That's probably part of why you want to join up to begin with.
Also Adio, I am a member of a Divine 9 sorority. You are going about this totally wrong! I'll try sending you a personal message.
I've known a whole lot of people working in all corners of DC, and not one, outside of the Howard crowd, has ever mentioned their fraternity or sorority ... ever ... once they graduate.
If your experience is different, fine, but be a decent human being about it next time.
I've known a whole lot of people working in all corners of DC, and not one, outside of the Howard crowd, has ever mentioned their fraternity or sorority ... ever ... once they graduate.
If your experience is different, fine, but be a decent human being about it next time.
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I'm sorry if I offended you. There are a whole lot of people "outside of the Howard crowd" that DO mention their fraternity or sorority after they graduate. I didn't graduate from Howard. I joined my sorority AFTER I graduated from college. This is the experience that Adio is inquiring about. If you don't understand it then maybe this is one of those threads you should not be contributing to.
DC's DMV? You just don't want to go there (ever!), trust me.
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