Why KDPhi?

Just listen to what our new actives have to say!

ALPHA DELTA - SPRING 2010

"I wanted to have sisterhood and be able to have so many sisters to look up to. I wanted to have sisters talk to whenever I needed a shoulder to cry on, someone to just vent to, to have great & memorable times together, and to just have fun! I knew a few girls that were in the UH & UT aKDPhi & they would always talk about how much fun it is so it also made me really curious. I was honestly also kind of bored with my college life since I commute, so I wanted to be more involved in school instead of always waking up, going to class, working, going home, & then repeating that routine every day. I also wanted to be able to have those special memories & moments that I could look back on when I'm older & graduated from college & be able to be like "man, I made a great decision to rush & be a part of aKDPhi". I know I'll never, ever regret becoming a part of a great sorority :)."

Sandra Kim, Alpha Delta Class

"I chose aKDPhi because when I rushed, the sisters of the sorority showed me that they have this amazing, unbreakable bond of friendship and sisterhood. I first rushed because my older sister was already a part of aKDPhi, and I had seen the relationships she formed with the other sisters of the sorority. I wanted to be a part of that, and I wanted to partake in the remarkable sisterhood that defines this sorority. I chose aKDPhi because they showed me what having a strong sisterhood can feel like, they showed me what hardworking and determined women look like, and they were the ones that extended a hand and told me, “Hey, you can part of something amazing."

Maryann Muyco, Alpha Delta Class

"Originally, my interest in joining a sorority was for the sisterhood because I don’t have any sisters. I also wanted to be more active on campus and to be a part of something big. It doesn’t get much bigger than alpha Kappa Delta Phi. aKDPhi first caught my attention because it is the largest Asian-interest sorority, with so many things to offer from service to scholarship to sisterhood. And since I rushed until now, it has exceeded my expectations in every single way. Not only did I find the lifelong sisterhood I was looking for, but aKDPhi gave me so much more. With this sorority, you gain access to an expansive network nationwide, hand-me-down textbooks/notes/advice, worthwhile service opportunities to give back to the community, sisters and brothers who always have your back, and a once-in-a-lifetime college experience. I could not have asked for more."

Mai Nguyen, Alpha Delta Class

"I chose to be in aKDPhi because I really appreciated the closeness of the sisterhood. I actually do not have any sisters, but I do have one brother so growing up I could never really relate to him as much as if I had sisters. I also admired the fact that cultural awareness (Asian-interest) and community service were significant pillars of the sorority. I was brought up by my family to be very proud of my Filipino heritage and to serve others, so I gained a great respect for all the pride in culture and service that aKDPhi had in involvement with the community. I have no regrets whatsoever in choosing to be in aKDPhi. I couldn't have been more blessed to be given the opportunity and to be part of such a wonderful lifelong sisterhood!"

Heather Pasaoa, Alpha Delta Class

"When I first decided that i wanted to rush aKDPhi, I mainly did it out of curiosity and because I wanted to do something challenging and new in my life. Coming out of it, I acquired so much more. I now have awesome sisters that I can trust and love, and the sisterhood within the sorority is incredibly unique and extraordinary. Looking back, rushing for aKDPhi was one of the best decisions I've ever made."

Chloe Quirante, Alpha Delta Class

"I wanted to join aKDPhi because I wanted a challenge and experience in my life that was out of the norm-- one that I'd remember for the rest of my life. I joined for the experience and got sisters in the end. My sisters are the reason why I stay because no one can get sisters like aKDPhi's."

Phoebe Tai, Alpha Delta Class

Reasons to Rush aKDPhi

Here are our reasons to rush aKDPhi!

1. To enhance networking opportunities. With 47 chapters and more than 1,000 sisters internationally, there are thousands of networking opportunities throughout the globe! You can find, meet, and get to know sisters from all over the world, all with differing backgrounds, histories, and personal experiences! At our yearly National Convention, you get the opportunity to meet more than a thousand girls, all united under the same four letters.
2. To apply and develop leadership skills. Being in the sorority lets you participate in many leadership activities, whether it be holding a position on the executive board or within in the Greek community. You have the opportunity to experience leadership at its best! The UH aKDPhi chapter participates in a variety of leadership events both on and off campus through hosting our own events such as Breast Fest for Breast Cancer Awareness and E.R.A.S.E. for domestic violence and abuse against women. We also show our leadership as active participants and MC's for the Asian American Festival here in Houston.
3. To become more culturally aware. Because Asian awareness is one of the pillars supporting aKDPhi, we work hard to educate others about the Asian culture. While we are an Asian-interest sorority, we are NOT Asian American exclusive! We have many sisters who are not Asian and we accept all girls who want to rush for our sorority! One of our pillars is to help the community understand the Asian culture and to help them embrace it. We do this through many Asian awareness events such as movie nights, fashion shows, Asian American Festival at Hermann Park, and cultural dances and events. Furthermore, we attend events exhibiting all types of Asian cultures from Vietnamese to Chinese to Filipino to Korean and Thai. We do not discriminate!
4. To participate in community service. The sisters of aKDPhi are always active participants and volunteers at various events within the University and within the community. We can always be found at the Making Strides race as well as the Susan G. Komen Race for the Cure. You can find us Christmas caroling to the kids at the Texas Children's Hospital and you will find us hosting our very own Breast Fest in support of the Susan G. Komen Foundation. Furthermore, we participate in various community events such as holiday festivals and Asian interest group events.
5. To allow for personal growth in dealing with a diverse group of women. aKDPhi surrounds you with a myriad of personalities, histories, and backgrounds. This great diversity allows you to learn from other women you might have never met! With four diverse chapters in our region, there are countless of opportunities to meet and get to know sisters within our own region. All of them come from different backgrounds and different schools and we are constantly seen throwing regional events together and participating in regional sisterhoods.
6. To make the most of your college career through new experiences you can’t receive anywhere else. Being in a sorority and the sorority itself offers you an experience that you can only have if you become a sister. The memories, experiences, and moments are something you carry with you your entire life. It is something that you learn through pledging and come to understand when you become a sister. And lastly?
7. To create friendships through sisterhood that will last a lifetime!