Today's College Women To better understand our sisterhood, we spoke with four chapter leaders who share traits found in our persona research. Each sister’s journey is distinct, reminding us to honor the authentic stories and experiences that define our members. Through their shared insights, we gain an understanding of how today’s college women are reshaping the sorority experience.
Identity Explorer
She is drawn to experiences related to personal growth and connections with like-minded and driven women, which fueled her interest in joining Alpha Gam. She has grown tremendously through her academic career and her Alpha Gam leadership roles. WHAT DID YOU PRIORITIZE WHEN CHOOSING YOUR COLLEGE EXPERIENCE?
JASLEEN SHNIDER
DELTA ZETA UNIVERSITY OF BRITISH COLUMBIA
16 Alpha Gamma Delta Quarterly
director to president, each role taught me something different about myself, teamwork and what it means to lead with purpose. As I was excited about the unique my term ends, I know I’m leaving opportunities within the UBC with skills and experiences to engineering program. After arriving, serve me well. I learned about UBC Sororities and was drawn to the chance WHO DO YOU LOOK TO AS to connect with like-minded and YOUR SUPPORT SYSTEMS? driven women. Alpha Gam gave My family has always been me a community outside my my biggest support system. academic program where I could My parents are my constant grow as a person and as a leader. encouragers, and my younger brother always finds a way WHAT ARE THE MOST to make me laugh. I lean on IMPORTANT PARTS OF YOUR my closest friends at school, COLLEGE EXPERIENCE? especially my Alpha Gam lineage. The relationships I’ve built in My big and littles are my biggest university have been the most cheerleaders, and I know they’ll meaningful part of my experience. drop everything to be there for me Whether it’s classmates in whenever I need them. engineering or my sisters in Alpha Gam, I’ve found people I know will WHAT IS THE BEST PART OF be in my life long after graduation. BEING AN ALPHA GAM? I’ve also grown tremendously The best part of being an Alpha through opportunities for academic Gam is being surrounded by and professional development, women who challenge me to grow from completing three engineering and step out of my comfort zone. capstone projects to holding I’ve met so many hardworking, leadership positions in Alpha confident and driven sisters who Gam where I’ve planned events, inspire me daily. I feel lucky to supported others, and developed call them not only my friends, but my confidence as a leader. also my family, and I know they’ll always encourage me to try new WHAT ARE YOU LOOKING FOR things and be the best version of AS A MEMBER OF ALPHA GAM? myself. I was looking for genuine friendships and connections, and I found that and so much more. Alpha Gam has allowed me to grow into leadership roles I never imagined. From serving as a