Precisely! For one, learn the tactics of the other side, for another it denies some little organizer a spot in Socialist U. Any kid well grounded in Conservative principles should be able to withstand the lies, and with the right mindset, scope out the 'true believers' from the recruits. Trying to 'turn' others in there might be risky, though. Just get in, learn their stuff, and get out.
Aw hell naw! Screw up their projects in subtle ways while you're there.