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When you think MENSA you probably think of highly intelligent people undergoing rigorous tests, however MENSA is more than that, helping with research and creating an international community discussing many issues and subjects.
Popularity
MENSA is a highly popular association to join and is an international association.
Location
On line and groups, meetings, activities and seminars available through out the U.K and all over the world.
Age
It was not possible to assess the minimum age for joining MENSA though interestingly enough MENSA does offer it's own scholarships for gifted children.
Ability
You do not need to be a highly intelligent person in all aspects of life and the universe just be a person who enjoys intelligent and sensible company, I say sensible that is not to mean the members don't also have fun.
Description
MENSA is a highly exciting and motivating association to join, with many subjects from in depth science to chocolate, yes chocolate and sports to discuss. MENSA prides itself on it's current (in 2006) 200 Special Interest Groups (SIG). There is a huge social interest to with groups meeting at least once a month usually involving dinner and a guest speaker or discussion.
Dedication
Your dedication is what you want it to be MENSA pride themselves on volunteer work and making a difference as well as being an association of intelligence. There are also conferences, workshops, local group activities and party's to attend your level of dedication is up to you.
Potential
Potential to make many news friends and engage in intelligent and informative discussion and activities. Potential to make a difference in the world as it is today as well as have lots of fun.
Cost
Find your local MENSA club through HIPS Finder? for up to date membership fees, it was not possible while writing this report to determine up to date membership fees.
Level of Demand
The table below shows the maximum levels of demand that this activity requires. NOTE: These are not entry levels or levels of requirement and has nothing to do with ability.
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