Benefits of Membership
Benefits of MembershipThe college experience is something that is completely unique to the individual. It is a time of not only formal education, but also a time of personal growth. It's learning how to face new challenges. It's a time of unforgettable memories. AcademicsFirst and foremost, education is the most important area of life while in college and we believe that academics are the key to future success. We pride ourselves on our scholarship and through our efforts we have had one of the highest grade point averages on campus over the last few years. Also, many members have already taken the same classes as incoming freshmen and therefore, getting help in a tough class is literally only a brother away. Community ServiceWhen building a resume, it can be difficult to present a well rounded individual without some form of community involvement. It can also be quite daunting to work independently within the community. To counteract this, we as a whole fraternity get involved with volunteer organizations as well as with the local school district to provide services throughout the Dekalb area. Not only does this help build a resume, this also gives a time to work together as brothers. AthleticsAthletics and physical fitness should be apart of everyone's life but it can be difficult to stay fit when working alone. Most members of the house frequent the campus recreation center on a regular basis. Another part of fraternity life is participating in intramural sports as a fraternity athletic team. There are sports of all kinds as well as tournaments throughout the year which means that there is always a chance to get involved. LeadershipWithin Sigma Alpha Mu, every member is given countless opportunities to gain positive leadership experience. Experience is not just limited to holding chairs or by participating on a committee. Experience is gained by participating in activities, by setting an example for others to follow, and by taking an active role and an active interest in the decisions of the house. By taking an active role in Sigma Alpha Mu, members learn how to effectively manage money, run meetings, speak in public, and to motivate others. Sigma Alpha Mu urges each and every member to learn leadership skills so that they are more prepared to act positively when entering the "Real World". BrotherhoodBrotherhood is an essential part of fraternity life. It is the binding element throughout the entire Sammy experience. Brotherhood is the experience of working together in mutual cooperation with every member in the house. It is building life long friendships with like minded individuals. By no means does like mindedness mean conformity either. Brotherhood is experiencing a house that is made up of some of the most diverse set of individuals one could ever meet. Brotherhood is something that cannot be truly put into words, but is something that must be experienced first hand. NetworkingFraternity life offers a major advantage after college with the ease of networking. A majority of the jobs that are available in today's market never get advertised in the paper or online, this is because most companies hire from within. Therefore, a fraternity is a great way to get in contact with future employers. Many members within the fraternity have good connections with Alumni who are already established in the workplace. TravelSigma Alpha Mu is a nationally known fraternity with over 70 chapters nationwide. Fraternity membership allows members to travel and visit other chapters. This also means that wherever there is a chapter there will be brothers. Traveling to other chapters is also a great way to meet new brothers and build more networks. Brothers will also get together for a vacation or events such as concerts. |