Warning: What you are about to read is neither orignial, thought provoking, nor deep
I was just wondering what you guys were thinking and or think about social clubs. Are you going to pledge? If so, why? If not, why? If so, which club? If you're already in a club, do you enjoy it? Is the time/money commitment worth it? If you have passed up the opportunity, do you feel like you've missed out on anything of consequence? Just wanted some opinions. It's so much easier than thinking for myself... :P
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Okay, so I know that this is going to come as a shock to all of, but I'm not joining a social club. *gasp*
Personal prejudices and snide (somewhat witty) comments aside, I don't think that social clubs are a necessary part of life at ACU. At upper-tier schools like Harvard and Yale, social clubs are a great way to get job hookups through alumni, which makes it make sense there. And it even makes sense at huge schools where it's hard to make friends because there are just so many people that you don't see people around all the time, even in major's classes. But ACU's a small school, you know pretty much everyone in your major, and you've got tons of friends from other classes. So from a social perspective, I'd say it's not worth it. I think that there are a lot of better ways to spend your time, and I think that tying yourself up like that might be something you would regret. But maybe that's just projecting.
But let me make it clear right now that I will support anyone in our pod who decides to join a social club. I might make fun of you a lot and point out stereotypes (not if you let me know it bothers you), but I know for certain that all of you ladies are very intelligent, talented, interesting people and so I don't think the stereotypes in my head fit any of you, even if you do pledge.
I see one side of this argument has been supported very nicely. Kudos. I think maybe I'll point out a few things about social clubs. Some people don't join social clubs because they have a lack of friends or social skills. I've thought about joining a club, not to make more friends but to be able to do things that you can't really do outside of a group. Sing-Song anyone? How about intramural sports? I love y'all, but I really have this thing where I miss volleyball, a lot. I definitely see everything you all are saying. I'm not sold out on joining a club because I'm worried it would take up time I want to spend with my friends and community. So I would join a club because I want to do things in college that I can't do with you lovely people. There are parts of high school that I miss a lot like performing and playing volleyball. I could just forget about that stuff or I could try something like a social club to get to do that kind of thing again, sort of.
I completely understand the idea of not joining. I'm not decided yet, and I'm not sure I'm ever going to be. ha. That really doesn't answer any questions, Melanie, but maybe it's another side.
Also... : ) Donald, good point. I think the group of individuals we're a part of is something like you could call a Social Club. It's a lot smaller and less likely to form a volleyball team, but I think it's most certainly a community. I'd venture to say, however, that the major difference is that it's way better than a social club. That is all I have to say... right now. I'm glad to see people have blogged. : )
Thank you, Laura, for pointing out the other side of the argument. Somebody needed to, and my prejudices are way to strong to do that.
I hope all of you trying to make this decision figure out what's best for you, and I hope that you are happy with your decision, no matter what it is.
BTW, Melanie, it was good to talk to you. I hope you have fun at work.
Maybe someone else knows more, but I think you can just play with a bunch of people. It's just harder to find people that want to be on a team... especially if you're friends with the lovely people I'm friends with. : )
While it is possible to just get friends together to be in an intramural league, it is decidedly expensive. To play Soccer, the Thistle and Harp Society Fighting Badgers had to pay $125, then they scheduled all the games during times that we had classes.
I'd stick with Mu Phi. It's a lot less hassle than a social club.
--Travis, admitting a bias to Mu Phi
Travis! I didn't know you read this blog! Welcome.
Came across this blog by way of one of your readers...thought I'd leave my 2 cents about social clubs.
I was very anti-social club my freshman year. However, when sophomore year began, I decided to go to the information meeting to see what all the fuss was about. I was intrigued and decided to go to a few rushes. Yes, there are stereotypes among the clubs, and yes, alot of them are there for good reason. I pursued a particular club, and was snubbed by the one I wanted, but extended an invitation from another club. After consulting with a few of the girls who were also chosen by that club, we decided to pledge. I fell in love with those girls, many of whom I am still in close contact with. Had a lot of fun, participated in many things that I would have never gotten to do otherwise, and would do it all over again. Its not for everybody, but I'd encourage you to give it a fair chance, you might just be surprised.
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