As
a parent of a College student you undoubtedly
have some sort of opinion on fraternities, be
it positive or negative. Those of you with positive
opinions realize the value of a fraternity not
only as it pertains to the college experience
of your son, but also are aware of the lifelong
benefits of joining a fraternity. We are aware
that there is a highly negative portrayal of fraternities
in the media. Movies such as Old School and Animal
House portray fraternities as being a fun filled,
around the clock party with few educational benefits.
We at Sigma Nu are out to change that perception.
While it is important for the college student
to have fun from time to time, we believe that
it must be balanced with hard work.
As
a member of Sigma Nu Fraternity your son will
gain valuable experiences and skills which will
help him succeed in the world long after his college
days are over. Running a fraternity is much like
running a business. Officers are elected to act
as President, Vice-President, Treasurer, and so
on. Committees are formed to accomplish specific
tasks within the chapter. Each officer, committee
chair, and committee member is given responsibilities
which will directly affect the success or failure
of the fraternity. As an officer or committee
chair your son will gain real life experience
running a business. But most importantly, he will
learn the invaluable skill of leadership.
Sigma
Nu places a strong focus on academics. We know
that the reason we are here is to learn, and succeed
in the classroom as well as outside of it. Members
of Sigma Nu instantly gain access to brothers
who can help them succeed in class through tutoring
and advice. Sigma Nu maintains a file of previous
tests to allow members to get ahead and further
prepare for exams. Mandatory study hours are held,
and members are required to maintain a cumulative
GPA of at least 2.5.
When
your son joins Sigma Nu he will instantly gain
access to thousands of successful Alumni nationwide
who provide for excellent networking opportunities.
Now more than ever, while it's important to possess
knowledge, it is perhaps just as important to
establish working relationships with successful
people. These relationships lead to job opportunities
in some of the most highly respected industries.
Sigma
Nu is a non-hazing fraternity. Sigma Nu Candidates
are educated using the L.E.A.D. program, which
is a four phase leadership training course. This
program teaches the ideals and ethics of Sigma
Nu, and is designed to help your son develop leadership
skills that can have a dramatic influence on the
future success of your son.
Sigma
Nu is committed to giving back to the community
thought philanthropy. All members are required
to serve the community during the semester through
both group and individual activities. This experience
is an important one what we hope will foster a
passion in your son to constantly be working to
improve the community.
If
you have any question on the positive impact fraternities
have on the lives of their members, consider the
following:
