Why Did You Choose Alpha Phi?

TexasPhi · #1 08-14-2001, 01:54 AM

To get this forum going again, I thought I might pose a question to all the fabulous Phis out there...

Why did you choose Alpha Phi? How has Alpha Phi impacted your life? Why not share your funniest, silliest, or most heart-warming Alpha Phi experience?

I am looking forward to meeting new Phis and hearing your unique stories!

Love in AOE,
G
Epsilon Omega deuteron

[This message has been edited by TexasPhi (edited August 15, 2001).]

A-PhiAngel · #2 08-15-2001, 06:03 PM

I loved recruitment! I enjoyed meeting the girls in the different chapters, seeing their houses and seeing how they interacted with each other. I was a double legacy to another house, so I was focused on that house initially, but they just weren't the right "fit" (much to my relatives' disappointment).

Of all 11 houses I visited, the Alpha Phis and two other houses felt "right" to me. When it came to Pref night, I just knew. I felt the sisterhood and my decision was easy--I knew I had to be a Phi!

When I opened my envelope of bid day, I was SOOOOO excited to have been chosen (and to have gotten my choice).

Going A-Phi was the best decision I ever made!

Alpha Phi Love,
Angel

PS TexasPhi--share your story with us too!! :-)

TexasPhi · #3 08-16-2001, 05:14 PM

I loved Alpha Phi from the first minute I walked through the doors. Every girl I met was cute, interesting and genuine. It sounds very cliche, but I felt like I'd come home. All through rush, I just held my breath hoping I'd get asked back the next day. At pref, I just knew I had to be an Alpha Phi.

I saw their sisterhood, their genuine affection for one another and I wanted to be a part of it.

On bid day, when I met my sisters it was the best feeling! Ever since then Alpha Phi has been an incredible part of my life.

Alpha Phi truly *is* the one to be!

AlphaPhiPrincess · #4 08-16-2001, 11:10 PM

TechAPhi: You're right, Alpha Phi is the best!!!

I joined Alpha Phi and it was the BEST decision I ever made. My best friends are my Alpha Phi sisters and I can hardly think of college without thinking about the fabulous Alpha Phis.

I loved everything about it: the mixers with all the cute guys (loved those Fijis and Betas!), the parties, the formals, initiations, Big Sis discovery, living in the house, preparing for rush (though I didn't appreciate it as much then!), and above all, all the great women I met!

AOE & love to my A-Phi sisters,
APP

Alpha Phi: Not for years, but for life!

Maharet · #5 01-10-2002, 09:53 PM

Why Alpha Phi you asked...

I was deeply saddened by the death of a 'boyfriend' - first college romance and all...I knew that when you joined a sorority, you were in it for life...

Well, seeing as there was only 1 sorority on my campus , I decided to 'start' another one to fill that void. The "greek advisor" told me all the feelings and emotions I would go through when I began this and over the course of 2 years he was right!!!

I gathered a few other "sisters" and wrote letters to several other sororities who were possibly looking to expand - i.e. KKG, DG, A Chi O, DDD, A Xi D, A-Phi...All said no except Alpha Phi!!! They were looking to expand and colonize!

Well, I was President during those first few terms in '85 then sidelined as an officer until my senior year in '87 when I became Soc. Chair...

I graduated 2 months after initiation - I was a pledge (aka NM) with many others for nearly 2 years!!!

Upon graduation, I became PanHel advisor and soon moved away...Years passed and I am currently an alum chapter president and a regional officer!

Alpha Phi kind of chose me in a way and soon became a part of who I am. I will NEVER EVER forget what it was like to be a founding member, then again, I never did have the experience of formal rush, preference etc...I don't know what my life would be with out A-Phi in it! I love what I do!!!

And the rest is HISTORY!!!

AOE Always, Maharet

dreamvilla · #6 01-11-2002, 12:03 AM

wow! i love this question! it's like when girls ask me this during rush i just gush and gush about how much i love a-phi!
i already knew two girls before rush who were in a-phi, and one of them was my good friend. but i definately still went into rush with an open mind. all through rush though, i still like a-phi the best and so did all the other girls i rushed with. the girls were sooooooo easy to talk to, and i really enjoyed their parties. at pref they had me bawling.... i was just so in awe of their sisterhood and had to be a part of it. i absolutely adore my sisters, especially my pledge sisters. we're such an awesome variety of girls that it's so easy to get along. i can't go one day without talking to my sisters. it's turned out to be an awesome experience for me.

SATX*APhi · #7 01-11-2002, 02:24 AM

Let's see. Where do I start? When reading this, keep in mind that informal recruitment is held during the fall, which is when I joined Alpha Phi. Having said that, I will move on.

Before I even got to the school I am at now, St. Mary's University, I had checked out their greek system on their website. I researched all four sororities as best as I could. I decided Alpha Phi was the sorority I was most interested in, even though I had not met any girls from any sororities at St. Mary's. I got to campus, still keeping Alpha Phi as my number one choice, but knew I had to meet the girls from Alpha Phi as well as the other three sororities. I talked with a friend of mine who was dating the brother of a girl in Alpha Phi. (My friend goes to a different school.) I told my friend I was interested in going greek and wanted to meet the Alpha Phis, hoping she could help me out. I knew Alpha Phi was having an "open house" sometime that week, although we do not have sorority/fraternity houses in San Antonio because it is against the law there, but that is besides the point. I hoped that my friend would get in contact with her boyfriend's sister soon so that I could find out when their open house was.

The next day I was leaving my dorm and as I walked out of my room, I see the Alpha Phi my friend knew. I found it odd because she lives off-campus, not in the dorms. I became extremely nervous and did not know what to say! She walked up to me and said, "Hey! I'm Maria, Naomi's friend." I knew then that if all the Alpha Phis were as genuine as she was, then I had found the sorority for me! She of course told me about the open house, which was being held the following evening. To keep me from becoming a nervous reck, I took a friend of mine who wanted to join a different sorority on campus to Alpha Phi's open house. I ended up loving all of the girls and knew that I wanted to join Alpha Phi. My friend felt the same way! She decided that the other sorority wasn't for her.

I am glad I joined Alpha Phi. Athough I just completed my first semester in Alpha Phi, I feel as if I have known these girls always. They are absolutely wonderful!

ladyj39 · #8 01-11-2002, 07:22 PM

My school's Greeek system is so small I didn't even really know much about sorority rush, but I worked at the bookstore on campus and became friends with an Alpha Phi who also worked there. She convinced my friend and I to go through formal rush. I went in with an open mind and was so nervous! There are only four national sororities at State, and I eliminated one after the first night. They just weren't for me at all. They were really nice girls, but I didn't have much in common with them. I was torn between Alpha Phi and another sorority until Pref Night.

I went to the other house first and the ceremony was really sweet, but I didn't feel a strong connection there. What a difference Alpha Phi was! As soon as I walked into the room, they had me. I bonded with so many of them and I cried during the ceremony. I knew that Alpha Phi was where I belonged. It was one of the best decisions I have ever made!

Love in AOE,
Jessica

BearyCuteAPhi · #9 01-13-2002, 01:53 AM

Well before I decided to go APhi, I talked to 2 other sororities. And out of all 3 Alpha Phi was the only one where the girls where down to earth and honestly interested in what I had to say and what I wanted to know. The girls made me feel welcomed and wanted! That was very important to me!!! I always knew I wanted to be apart of a sorority although sometimes they could be given the wrong impression. And once I was introduced to Alpha Phi there was no doubt about it. I recieved a bid and called my parents that same night. They said it was up to me and they would support me in whatever I chose, although we did not really have the money to afford it, my mom said, "we'll find a way some how." Needless to say the rest is history!!

I strongly believe that becoming an Alpha Phi was the BEST decision I EVER made!!!!!

AOE,
Ronnie

bearal · #10 01-18-2002, 03:59 PM

WARNING: Long post ahead! Happy reading!

I transferred to a 4-year university from a junior college, and boy, did the tuition expenses go up! I was pretty much on my own to cover the finances because my parents couldn't afford the tuition. Thank God for school loans! My parents asked if I would go Greek; I said no. I just knew I couldn't afford to join one of the 8NPC groups on campus, even though I had been wanting to be a part of a sisterhood.

Fastforward to 6 months after graduation: I was surfing the internet, hoping to find a women's organization I could join. I wanted to meet other women, as well as perform some volunteer work. I came across Alpha Omicron Pi's alumnae initiation link. I thought, "Alumnae initiation? What's that?" So I checked out the link, and to my surprise and delight I discovered that it was not too late for me to join a sorority! I decided to research the different NPC sororities by checking out their websites.

Out of all the groups I researched, I was interested in 4 including Alpha Phi. Incidentally enough my alma mater has no Alpha Phi chapter. I e-mailed each local alumnae chapter president. Only one responded--- the president of the local Alpha Phi alumnae chapter! Not only did she respond, but her response was prompt! Her e-mail was enthusiastic and genuine. She invited me to attend their upcoming events.

The first event I attended was a book club meeting. I was excited, but nervous! I met 7 ladies that night, most of them around my age. The president is only a year older than me. Anyway, they welcomed me with open arms! Initially most of them asked which collegiate chapter I belonged to. This was no rush event, but I truly felt at home with these women. I knew I could call them my sisters!

I kept coming back to the group's events, while keeping the other 3 organizations in mind still. But the more I attended, the more I liked Alpha Phi. So, 5 months after meeting the group, I approached the president about possibly sponsoring me for alumna initiation; she gladly obliged!

About 3 weeks before initiation, I received an e-mail from one of the other groups I contacted. The alumnae relations officer from the local chapter asked if I was still interested in joining their organization, since she said they're always looking for good alumna initiates. (The organization does have a chapter at my alma mater. The ladies were well-liked on campus.) I e-mailed back to say no thanks, and explained my situation.

Now I'm so happy to be an Alpha Phi! I missed the Greek life as an undergrad, but maybe it happened for a reason...

TechAPhi · #11 01-19-2002, 04:16 AM

What a great story Bearal! I enjoyed it very much. It is very interesting to read the stories of the alum initiates.

I've very much enjoyed all the other stories here as well.

Alpha Phi is the best!

Jen