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This article is written by a student writer from the Her Campus at New Haven chapter.

Name: Kaycee Clapp

Major: Criminal Justice with a concentration in Forensic Psychology, and a Legal Studies double major

Birthday: February 14, aka Valentines Day!

Hometown: West Haven, CT

Relationship status: I’ve been in a relationship with my boyfriend for 6 years

Twitter/Instagram: @kayceeclapp

HC: Why did you choose to attend UNH?

Kaycee: I chose to attend UNH because it was one of the only schools on the East Coast that offered Forensic Psychology as a major.

 

HC: What is your favorite part of UNH?

Kaycee: Greek life is definitely my favorite part.

 

HC: What sorority are you in?

Kaycee: I am newly elected as Tribune of Phi Sigma Sigma. Our philanthropy is the Phi Sigma Sigma Foundation for school and college readiness which provides school supplies and scholarships for kids in need. Every fall, we do an event called Phi Sig Inferno, which is a day that teams compete in various obstacle courses. All proceeds go towards our philanthropy.

HC: What made you go out for recruitment?

Kaycee: My cousin was involved in Greek life when she was in college. She was always happy and brought her sisters around me. I got to see the bonds between her and her sisters and I realized I really wanted that too.

 

HC: Were you nervous? What helped you get through it?

Kaycee: I was incredibly nervous. I thought I was going to get sick and I kept falling in my heels. I got through it by being myself and talking to all of the sisters of the different organizations. After each night I became a lot more comfortable and I wasn’t so nervous.

 

HC: Tell us about the bond between you and your sisters

Kaycee: I feel like I am so lucky to have so many girls to turn to whenever I need them, or whenever I want to go out for mac n cheese. Whenever I walk into a room and see everyone’s smiling faces I feel like the weight of the world is off my shoulders. My sisters have given me so much confidence and happiness, I don’t know how I can ever repay them.

HC: What would you say to someone who’s considering Greek life?

Kaycee: I would tell them to go out and hear what everyone’s about, get the most knowledge they can about every organization out there, and do whatever feels right to them.

 

HC: Is there anything else you are involved in on campus?

Kaycee: Yes, I am a volunteer for Love Your Melon and I am an Ambassador for St. Jude Up ‘til Dawn

 

HC: What is Up ‘til Dawn?

Kaycee: St. Jude Up ‘til Dawn is a night when you sacrifice sleep in honor of the patients undergoing treatment, and the people who will lose sleep over their child’s health and wellbeing. Up ‘til Dawn raises money for children battling pediatric cancer. Up ‘til Dawn is February 25, 2017. You can make a team by going to http://fundraising.stjude.org/site/TR/UTD/UTD?pg=entry&fr_id=59097

 

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Hi! I'm Danielle and i'm an undergraduate at the University of New Haven dreaming of experiencing all the world has to offer. I am a psychology major with a passion for helping others and expressing myself through writing. You can probably find me on the beach or outdoors, and if not i'm definitely binge watching Netflix. Follow me on social media @DMarieCxoxo :) 
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Hi! My name is Caitlin Duncan. I'm from Enfield, CT, and a senior at University of New Haven. I am the Co-Founder and Campus Correspondent for Her Campus New Haven. I am also a Founding Member of Alpha Sigma Alpha's Theta Omega chapter. In my free time, I can be found singing Taylor Swift, reading, or cuddling with my dogs, Paisley and Mandy. Feel free to contact me at caitduncan@hercampus.com! HCXO!