Zeta Omicron Meeting Summary

Alpha Epsilon Delta, an organization that had just became an official chapter at the University of Arkansas Fort Smith had to begin somewhere. From the time of its conception I was highly involved in the organization. I was voted president after serving on the inaugural executive team as treasurer. Newly formed organizations tend to dwindle without the correct guidance and leadership. I was determined not to let that happen to an organization with such ambitious causes diminish. I was able to reform and drastically develop the organization by using perseverance and problem-solving skills. We went from having one speaker during my term as treasurer to a having an invited speaker every month when I became president. I solved the problems from

I am a member of my high school’s student council, Girl Scouts, and also the chaplain of my school’s drama club.

During my high school career, I have participated in a large majority of the clubs available to me, and held officer positions in most of them as well. In both the National Honor Society and Medical Connections Clubs I am a member of two and four years respectively, and was elected treasurer of both for the 2017-2018 school year. National Honor Society has also given me many community service opportunities, including helping with the Night to Shine organization and a volunteering at a local nursing home.

I admire the brotherhood and bond that the men of Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity, Inc. have with each other, and I would be able to demonstrate those characteristics. All of the men of this elite fraternity promoted achievement academically, socially,

Delta Zeta Iota was brought to the University of Iowa in 1912. In 1999, Delta Zeta left Campus and recolonized in 2001. Since the recolonization, our chapter has been able to complete some massive accomplishments, considering that the Greek Community here at Iowa is different than many other universities. We have consistently been one of the smallest PHC chapters on campus over the last 15 years. In 2014, my class was the largest Delta Zeta had bid. In 2015, Delta Zeta gave out the most bids for fall formal recruitment. That was supposed to be the turning point; we were just as big as everyone else and we needed to rise to the occasion.

When becoming an Alum of the best university, Oklahoma State University, I want to continue to support the university that helped to further my future. Spreading the word of the opportunities that Oklahoma State offers has a large impact on the number of students that attend this university. I plan to let many potential students know what this college has done and continues to do for me. I would love to see that Alpha Zeta has a large role in campus activities, and continues to grow membership each year. With a large student involvement, and respect among campus this organization has only a bright

Over the past two years (2014-2016) I have participated in the National Junior Honors Society. As a member, I commit to completing community service and to learning among my peers in order to develop into a superior leader. I have taken part in activities such as fundraisers, team building activities, and several forms of community services such as working in a soup kitchen, daycares and organizing social events. Recently, I volunteered for a week as a vendor at a temple in Tacoma, raising money for the establishment during the Cambodian New Year festival.

Specific Purpose: To persuade my audience into going Greek. It is important for one to have the best experience in college, and by joining such an organization one may improve their college years, as well as their post college years with the relationships they build, the leadership and networking skills gained, and the job opportunities.

One of the first things I would strive to do is bring more awareness to all members about what they are actually paying for. We all pay dues, but I know that many members, including myself, are unsure of what exactly our money goes towards. I truly see Delta Zeta as an investment for my future and with this office I hope to bring that same idea to all members. Another main goal of mine is to establish more trust with the women in this chapter. I want to be someone on the executive board that everyone can feel comfortable coming to with any life or financial hardships. Lastly, I want to bring more knowledge about Delta Zeta, SDSU, and national scholarships to the chapter. Along with this, I could also bring various workshops, partnered with

During my time at Get Acquainted Day, I spoke with several organizations. The first organization I spoke with was the Zeta Phi Beta Sorority. Most of the Zeta’s are currently students at Central Michigan and celebrating 11th chapter! Now this wasn’t my first time speaking with the Zeta’s, I met with these women during the IMPACT program and I also came in touch with them at Main Stage. Immediately when I walked to their table they were full of excitement and recognized me from the previous times I spoke with them. Something that I learned new about the women of Zeta Phi Beta is that they were first of many sororities to collaborate with another organization; the Phi Beta Sigma Fraternity . Together they have worked on various of community service projects, local activities and share a brother and sisterhood bond like no other.

For my subculture, I decided to do the Beta Zeta chapter of Alpha Omicron Pi, also known as AOII, because I became a sister in the fall of 2015. Although I have spent nearly two semesters with the sorority, I still have a lot to learn. Due to my lack of knowledge, there are many assumptions. My first assumption is about the leadership council of Beta Zeta. I presumed the girls in charge of the chapter were elected because of popularity. I also believe the leaders are running for the sake of their resumes. Another preconception I have is that sororities do not promote leadership. As far as “bigs” go, I considered them as a friend inside the sorority, not a leader, which is another assumption of mine. A “big” is an older sister in the sorority, who decides to become a mentor to a newer, younger sister. The younger sister is known as a “little,” and any question she has or guidance she needs is directed towards her “big.” I would like find the true meaning behind both being an officer on the Leader’s Council and a “big.” I look forward to what my research will find.

I was fortunate to be 1 of the 3 students chosen to represent the art department in the VPA Gala this year. Thanks to this event, I created a great relationship to Luoita Clothier, one of the incredible donors in Graceland University Performing Arts Department, and I could tell her how thankful The Performing Arts Department has been with her contribution. Additionally, I was one of many people from the community who helped paint the Town’s mural in consecutive times led by Karen Gergely. This social work with the community fortified the relationship between the Art Department and Lamoni's community. Furthermore, multiple of my friendships at Graceland

“In 2006 to 2007, according to the data compiled by the Institute of International Education, 582,984 students from all over the world were enrolled in American colleges and universities in a wide range of fields” (Carter, Paragraph 2, 2008). The United States has the highest number of students who are coming to study abroad than any other countries. Each year, the number of international students coming to the United States to obtain degrees is increasing by thousands, and home countries of these students are primarily India, China and Korea, all located in the whole different continent. But what are the motives of students who are crossing the sea to study? Their goal of studying abroad is to experience diversity and to adapt attitudes

I will express how certain circumstances that once made me believe studying broad was a feint reality, helped me find the courage to apply and face adversity head on. I will teach these incoming freshmen, to never neglect themselves the will to achieve, and venture out into unknown territory. Financial implications are a common factor to why many students never touch upon the subject of studying abroad. My duty will be to educate them about organizations like Gilman that inspire hope, and how the Gilman Scholarship was there for me when all seemed impossible.

The presence of international students is obviously of interest to the universities that host them, but is also increasingly of interest for governments, cities and a range of other organizations connected to the 'business of higher education '. (de Wit; Egron-Polak; Howard; Hunter 2015).