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I am just wondering if these alumni societies are worth joining when you are an adult online student and not a hormone crazed 18-year-old living on campus. Do they help at all with networking and/or job hunting post-graduation, or is it a waste of time and money to join?
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I'll be honest, the only reason I joined my school's alumni association was because I wanted the nice shirt and the pint glass they gave me for joining. Its only $20 a year, but that's all I have really gotten out of my membership, but my beer looks nice in the pint glass
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In addition to my school's overall alumni society, they also have alumni clubs in larger cities. In my experience those clubs are more useful. My school was in Missouri, but when I moved to Denver for a bit the connections from the local chapter really helped me network in the area.
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I'll also add that I hear more from my school now than I did while I was actually enrolled. Once you give them a taste of money they'll never leave you alone.
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I've been a life member of my alumni association since I graduated. I like my school, and am proud to have graduated from it. Membership is a way to stay connected, meet other graduates and make a contribution toward the continued growth and success of the alumni association. I've always thought of it the way the Beach Boys did: "Be True to Your School"!
I can't speak for my good friend, COL Jean (John) F. B., but I'm fairly confident he feels the same way about his alma mater.
WAR EAGLE!
I can't speak for my good friend, COL Jean (John) F. B., but I'm fairly confident he feels the same way about his alma mater.
WAR EAGLE!
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COL Jean (John) F. B.
LTC Stephen C. I totally agree... I have been a member of the Alabama Alumni Association, and the local chapters wherever I have lived, since graduating. I enjoy the camaraderie, helping to recruit students, attending the social events, and participating in a variety of charitable causes sponsored by the group. ROLL TIDE!!
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