Every choice that you make helps to define who you are and who you are to become. There’s a lot that goes into the decision of whether or not to join a sorority. You have to consider the time commitment, the active sisters, the financial aspect, the academic requirements, and the values of the sorority in relation to your own (just to name a few). The beautiful bonds and unforgettable learning experiences that accompany the journey during your collegiate years as a member of a sorority will leave a lasting impact.
Suffolk University’s Theta Phi Alpha chapter is excited to welcome nine new members into their journey to becoming sisters of the sorority. Let’s meet the new ladies and see what they’re all about!
Katie Briskie, Year: 2016, Major: Marketing, Hometown: Acton, MA
Why did you join Theta Phi Alpha?: I joined Theta Phi Alpha to become more involved and meet even more people.
What are you most excited for?: I’m most excited to someday become a Big!
What does sisterhood mean to you?: Sisterhood means being there for one another through the good and bad, and it also means being friends for life.
A fun fact about myself is: I have two tattoos.
My favorite thing about Boston is: There is always something fun to do, especially walking around the Public Garden or Boston Common.
Kristin Murray, Year: 2015, Major: Marketing, Hometown: Norton, MA
Why did you join Theta Phi Alpha?: I joined to meet lots of new people and make new friends who share the same values as me!
What are you most excited for?: The unknown!
What does sisterhood mean to you?: Sisterhood means loyalty and being there for each other no matter what!
A fun fact about myself is: I sell Avon! Buy some from me!
My favorite thing about Boston is: There are so many colleges in Boston and a lot to do with my friends.
Victoria Mwitanti, Year: 2016, Major: Applied Legal Studies, Hometown: Roanoke, VA
Why did you join Theta Phi Alpha?: I am from the South and Greek life is huge there so I always kind of knew I wanted to be in a sorority because it’s just what everyone does.
What are you most excited for?: I’m excited to get to know everyone and to learn the rituals and customs of our sisterhood.
What does sisterhood mean to you?: Sisterhood means having a family away from my family. My sorority sisters are the sisters I get to choose.
A fun fact about myself is: I was born in Africa!
My favorite thing about Boston is: Everything! I am an urban person, so I love living in the city!
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Adriana Bazoberry, Year: 2015, Major: Biology, Hometown: Bolivia
Why did you join Theta Phi Alpha?: I believe in the importance of surrounding yourself with positive people that have the same values as I do and I want to make true bonds.
What are you most excited for?: Charity work, making new friends, and improving myself as a person.
What does sisterhood mean to you?: It means having someone who will support you and who you will support no matter what; they will stand by you and love you.
A fun fact about myself is: I am in love with old rock ‘n’ roll bands!
My favorite thing about Boston is: I love how different it is to my hometown, the mix between history and modernity made me come here.
Alessandra Allen, Year: 2016, Major: Creative Writing and Psychology, Hometown: New York, NY
Why did you join Theta Phi Alpha?: I joined to meet girls I wouldn’t have met outside the sorority and to take part in events that build character.
What are you most excited for?: I’m excited to take part in the activities as an initiated sister and to one day take on the role of Big Sister in the sorority.
What does sisterhood mean to you?: Sisterhood means that you have a bond with someone that will outlast distance and doubt.
A fun fact about myself is: I have seven siblings and am an aunt.
My favorite thing about Boston is: Getting to explore the city!
Stefanie Jordao, Year: 2016, Major: Communications, Hometown: Sao Paulo, Brazil
Why did you join Theta Phi Alpha?: I joined to make friends for life and to feel like I’m home again.
What are you most excited for?: I’m more excited to make true friends and sisters, to volunteer, participate in events, and get involved at Suffolk.
What does sisterhood mean to you?: Sisterhood means to be able to count on people you know you can trust, to be able to be yourself and not be judged and to feel loved and important to people who matter to you.
A fun fact about myself is: I can speak three different languages.
My favorite thing about Boston is: The many opportunities the city offers, the diversity within the city, and the great restaurants.
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Caroline Russell, Year: 2016, Major: Public Relations, Hometown: Worcester, MA
Why did you join Theta Phi Alpha?: I was interested in learning about the sorority so I attended recruitment. After going to the events I realized that this was a group I really wanted to be a part of.
What are you most excited for?: Mostly the opportunities to make friends and get to know each other whether its through socials or our philanthropy.
What does sisterhood mean to you?: I think it means always having support behind you and being part of a group that wants to do all it can to help each other.
A fun fact about myself is: I once broke my wrist playing duck-duck-goose.
My favorite thing about Boston is: The city! There’s always something to do and see.
Victoria Hall, Year: 2015, Major: International Affairs, Hometown: Bethesda, MD
Why did you join Theta Phi Alpha?: I joined to meet new people and get involved in the Suffolk community.
What are you most excited for?: I’m most excited for Initiation and the Founders’ Day gala.
What does sisterhood mean to you?: Sisterhood means friendship, loyalty, and having people you can count on. We will always be connected through sisterhood.
A fun fact about myself is: I love to travel and I love dogs!
My favorite thing about Boston is: The amazing food and beautiful scenery.
Clair Zhan, Year: 2015, Major: International Relations, Hometown: China
Why did you join Theta Phi Alpha?: I think it is a personal development experiences that I should not miss out on, also the great opportunities, friendships, and all the good stuff that comes along.
What are you most excited for?: Definitely the future events we’ve been planning.
What does sisterhood mean to you?: Friendship, leadership, fun and it’s a home away from home.
A fun fact about myself is: I laugh in my sleep…
My favorite thing about Boston is: Obviously the weather! No… but really, it’s beautiful in the fall.
The truth is that a sorority is something that can’t be understood from the outside and is something too powerful and complex to explain from the inside. Theta Phi Alpha is excited to soon be adding this amazing group of driven, diverse, and valued women into their sisterhood.