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Originally Posted by ree-Xi
I TOTALLY hear you. You are obviously the excpetion to the rule, and probably don't need someone to watch over your shoulder. I graduated with a 3.67 and might otherwise probably scoff at being required to show up to prove that I study.
And there are no absolutes - I just think that even those who have great GPAs can find something they can accomplish in two hours of quiet time.
But think about this -
- Other students see Greeks actually studying in the library - GREAT PR
- Members with higher grades can exemptions by tutoring/helping other members
- Helping sisters/brothers bring their grades up provides many benefits for your GLO - you are raising the bar academically and thus might attract more people with a strong academic background, as well as qualify for "best GPA" on campus, win awards for "most improved" within your Inter/national org, etc.
- YOU are proof that you can be in a GLO and be smart. Maybe others (not just other members) can learn by your example.
Anyway, those are my thoughts. There are obviously exceptions, and no system is perfect. Kudos to your academic performance, and thank you for a respectful disagreement.
Fraternally,
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I understand your point. However, it is worth noting that you cannot assume that everyone studies the same way. Personally, I cannot study in a completely quiet space. When we had study hours back in the day, it was very difficult for me to get anything done because of that. It is also hard for me to study without the internet, because of the nature of my studies. I look stuff up a LOT. Not having internet in our chapter room meant that it was also hard to get stuff done. Also, most people don't like to have study hours late at night or on the weekends. When you have class from 9-7 every day M-F, it's almost impossible to be able to get to them.
And I do spend time tutoring my sisters (I'm a science major, and many people aren't very good at that, so it's a way that I can be useful to the underclassmen). We set up times between us so that we can meet. I don't need someone to tell me I have to be somewhere or I'll get fined to help a sister.
And I thoroughly enjoy a respectful disagreement, so carry on
