How Big Are You?

[banditone]

Originally Posted by AlphaFrog

You must be an undergrad. After college, your National org matters more. And since you spend 4-6 years as an undergrad and 30+ as an alum, your National should matter to you.

Agreed, when you first pledge, you are thinking (most likely) only of the local chapter.

After you become an alumni you hold your chapter dear, but even more so the national reputation, tradition and strength.

[NutBrnHair]

Also, sometimes undergraduades (or alumnae/i for that matter) from prestigious schools think that the individuals from their specific chapter are all more outstanding than the members of the national organization as a whole.

Some finally open their eyes eventually and are pleasantly surprised that there are indeed outstanding members from EVERY chapter!