Am I too old?
Hello everyone. I have a question about my age and joining an undergraduate chapter of a NPHC org. After High School I joined the military where I spent many years working as an Air Traffic Controller. After I separated from the military despite having job offers, I decided to go College and become an attorney. So, with that being said I am now 26 years old. Am I too old to join? Should I wait until I graduate?
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Which do you want to join? Alpha, Kappa, Omega, Sigma? And why are you slighting the Iotas? :giggle:
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All of the NPHC organizations have something incredible to offer, so I can see how you would be wanting to look at all of them. Generally, in the NPHC, from what I have read on here and learned from friends who are members of it, you are not too old to at least consider an Alum chapter. I'm sure you might also possibly find a collegiate chapter that would be happy to have you as a member. I would say, so you don't offend anyone on here, to go and find ONE specific organization you want to go after. Once you do that, you will hopefully find a home. Good Luck! |
Befriend the members. You'll have your answer.
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You can attend programs for different orgs without being an instant interest and aspirant. If you are brown nosing and getting in good with every org then, yeah, people are going to think you just want to be GREEK. Also, (even in the pre-1990 and pre-1980 days on many campuses) you don't want to be known as an indecisive flip flopper or a drop-out from different orgs' lines. Dropping line from one org and crossing another is generally more scoffed at now than it was back then for a few reasons. |
I disagree - I think it is good to do your homework and know what an organization is about before seeking membership. Perhaps thats why we have so many inactive memebers. Undergrad membership has its benefits and I certainly would encourage any person to move forward. Your maturity, experiences, and perspectives may enhance any college chapter. Regardless of your choice, I'm wishing you well in your pursuit.
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Either way, I hope you get a chance to become a member of your choice of NPHC. I'm sure it will be worth it. |
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Well, you were a controller? There is a chance that I was one of your instructors, then! No kidding. I was an instructor at Cody Hall from Jul 05 (hello, Katrina!) to Oct 08. I taught both tower and radar. In fact, I was an I.S. for the radar course. What is your name? And no, you are never too old! I am going to be a total frat boy when I retire!
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There is nothing disrespectful about researching the other D9s. Before you decide which one you want to join, you should take the time to find out what each is about and what each stands for. You should not want to join a greek letter org because of hype or what other people tell you to do. He did the right thing researching each group before making his choice of which to pursue. Now as far as being too old, my aunt just graduated a couple of years ago with her BA. she is in her 50s or 60s. During her time there, she actually joined the undergrad chapter of a NPHC sorority. |
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It is also great to hear about your aunt. That is proof that this is really a lifelong commitment. That makes me happy to hear things like that. Good for her for having such drive. |
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I am not an NPHC either but after talking to some and reading posts/articles throughout the web, including this site, it answers a lot of questions. |
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