from a chickadee
Wanna know what it's like to be a Chickadee? Here are letters from past and current Chickadees and their experiences in Chi Kappa Phi and at UT.
From a chickadee: gabby
During freshman orientation, I heard about service and spirit organizations at UT, and I knew I wanted to join one. However, I wasn’t sure which one to choose from since there was a multitude of options tabling and presenting on Speedway. One day, I mistakenly made eye contact with someone tabling and shouting for Chi Kappa Phi, and I was roped in.
From a chickadee: elise
My story of joining KPhi is a little different than others. I transferred to UT Austin my Sophomore year and was only looking for clubs that other people were doing. However, it never really made me feel fulfilled enough. I was always searching for more or trying to do too much until my junior year, where I saw Chi Kappa Phi during speedway tabling and decided to give it a shot.
A LETTER FROM THE PRESIDENT: YOORI
Back when I first joined Kphi, I was just a sophomore desperately trying to find a community I could call home on campus. Searching during the peak of the COVID-19 pandemic didn’t help, but it further fueled my desire to find a place I could connect with others.
From a chickadee: aamani
You’d think that having lived in Austin for four years, I’d know my way around this place already. Alas, half of my freshman year, all of my sophomore year, and half of my junior year were taken away from me by the COVID-19 pandemic.
A LETTER FROM THE PRESIDENT: SHRUTHI
If you know me, you know how much I love this organization. You’ve heard me sing its praises while maintaining a healthy dose of critical observation because there’s always room for improvement. Maybe it’s the feeling of starting off a Saturday with an early morning lake clean up or visit to the animal shelter.
From a Chickadee: Ashley
While I love every organization that we partner with in Chickadees, THON was such a great experience for me because our focus was on one philanthropy the whole year. leader. I strengthened my commitment to service through my experiences in THON and felt supported by my fellow Chickadees.
From a Chickadee: Sophie
This is what taught me that college was all about exploration, and what pushed me to join Chickadees. I learned that now is the time to try new things and immerse oneself into as many experiences as possible.
2018-19 Peep Mentor: Analina
It’s been almost a year since I was first welcomed into the warm community that is Chi Kappa Phi, and my love and passion for this organization continues to grow each and every day. Like many of you reading this letter, I was in search of friends, philanthropy, and a place to call home. Luckily, I found each of these (and much, much more) when I began the journey to become a Chickadee last Fall.
2018-19 Oak springs chair: julie
It is very important to me that we leave a positive impact in these kids, even if it is just in the slightest way. After all, these kids are the future, and whatever I can do to promote their growth and well-being, I would be happy to do for them.
2017-18 Peep mentor: Shruthi
Our members are diverse, inspiring individuals with ambitions to change the world, passions that drive their service, and hearts of utter gold. I can honestly say that interacting and learning from my fellow Chickadees made my freshman year as fulfilling as it was.
From a chickadee: linda
For our Peep project, the Delta Class chose to support Sammy’s house, a local nonprofit childcare facility that promotes growth in children with and without disabilities through education. As a Peep and now a Chickadee, I am continuously amazed by the dedication of Sammy’s House to provide a safe, affordable, and inclusive educational environment for all children.
2016-17 Peep Mentor: Hayley
One of the most unique (and perhaps most compelling) aspects of our organization is our members’ dedication to service. Chickadees are incredibly colorful and ambitious individuals from all over the globe with diverse and varied backgrounds, interests, and passions, united in their desire to serve others. I truly cannot think of a better environment to foster a love of community service and philanthropy than here in Chickadees!
From a chickadee: Bianca
Though our Peep Project is over, I still smile each time I walk into a room and see members of the Delta class. I am humbled to be able to call this group of funny, talented, wonderful girls my friends and I am excited to see how our relationship with Sammy’s House and the incredibly sweet kids develop over these next few years.
From a Chickadee: Lauren
Do you have a passion for service? Does you mom keep nagging that you need to get involved in college? Are you looking for a diverse group of life-long friends, who share a love of helping others? Are you just really into cute bows? Whatever your reasoning, we are so psyched that you’re here and considering Chickadees!