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Alpha Phi Personal Ceremony

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What are your commitments for this school year?

This school year I am employed at the Jundt Art Museum where I work between 6 to 10 hours a week during the school day and weekends. In addition, I am a Campus Kids mentor. I spend time every week with a student in the 5th grade doing activities ranging from school visits, games, and tutoring. This semester I plan to become more involved with the club Mans Best Friend and volunteer at the local animal shelter.

Have you held any leadership positions before? If so what are they? Please list what organization/team you held the position for too!

During high school i participated in many extra circulars, but I never took on any leadership rolls because of social anxiety. Coming to Gonzaga my goal …show more content…

I have always wanted to join a sorority and although I love Gonzaga and I am very happy with my decision I felt like I was missing out. I am drawn to Alpha Pi Phi specifically because of the strong focus on sisterhood. In addition, as I got to know members of Alpha Pi Phi I enjoyed the fact that all of the girls are very unique and each bring their own unique qualities to create one united sisterhood.

What are some stereotypes you’ve heard about Greek life and what would you do to challenge them?

Stereotypes that I have heard about Greek Life include that it is just about partying and the members are fake or catty. To challenge this stereotype I would lead by example to prove to others that Greek Life does not focus on partying, but in fact focuses on forming friendships, learning, and helping others. By showing others that those in Greek Life are more focused on school and philanthropy it can have an affect on changing this stereotype for many Greek organizations. There is also a very common stereotype that girls in sororities are catty or fake. To challenge this stereotype at Gonzaga I would show other students that members of Alpha Pi Phi are dedicated to forming a strong sisterhood that values uniqueness and diversity. Valuing others for who they are conveys the message that there is no need to be fake because you are accepted for your

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