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>This is a paradox if you still pretend we live in a hierarchical meritocracy. Not really, no. It's a paradox if you think a single-minded concentration on gr
by gozur88 9y ago
>This is a paradox if you still pretend we live in a hierarchical meritocracy.
Not really, no. It's a paradox if you think a single-minded concentration on grades is the right strategy to rise to the top of a meritocracy. People skills are learned, and that's one of the things organizations like fraternities will teach you.
- Thriptic 9y agoIn addition, I would much rather employ someone who I know personally or through a connection that can vouch for them than someone who came in through the front door. Organizational membership helps establish these weak bonds. Raw GPA will get your foot in the front door, but relationships will get you hired without needing to go through the front door.
- ams6110 9y agoYou won't even get in the door at a fraternity if you don't have decent people (or social) skills to start with. It's another selector that keeps the membership fairly nondiverse.
- metaphor 9y ago> It's another selector that keeps the membership fairly nondiverse. For those who have committed to the fraternal path, sure. Then there are those who simply find associating with the Greek community to be morally degenerate...and those who don't have the financial means to satisfy mandatory annual dues...and those who can't reconcile value.