Yeah I was a total "non-joiner" and interested only in my school work. However, I came to realize that I was not enjoying what I heard people refer to as the "best years of your life." I also thought about the fact that if I all I had was a high GPA, big deal--that means all I did was sit on my ass and study. What employer wants that kind of employee? They want someone with communication skills, ambition, and the willingness to network.
And I think that's what being Greek does for me! Strangely enough, my GPA *improved* after joining a sorority (went from an average 3.5 to two semester of 4.0), I have more friends than at any other point in my life, and when I need something, chances are I know someone who can either help me or give me a name of someone who's got the info. And at my school, a primarily *engineering* school, I think that's an important point to make in recruitment--it's just GOOD for you to be involved in things, and a lot of times Greek orgs have rules about grades. For instance Phi Kaps here have solid study hours in the evenings and even though you can't find a moment of peace and quiet on the weekends, you better believe that after 6 or 7pm on a weekday their house is for the most part silent and brothers sit around with their books cracked open, helping the freshman with their work, etc. (And they're a pretty strong house, about 60-70 guys)
So anybody who mentioned talking up resumes or whatnot... I'd agree that that can help to some extent--Sometimes recruitment is hard here b/c of the kinds of nerds that only come here for their degrees! haha
greek love,
april
ps. oneplus... i also don't find you to be "negative" so don't feel too down!