Senior of the Week May 17th - 24th

The AMAZING senior of the week is....

Nicole Vargo!!!

Hometown: Lancaster, CA

Year you joined sorority and pledge class: Fall 2008, Beta Upsilon Pledge
Class

Major: Sociology
Minors: Business Management and Educational Studies

Discuss your favorite position/involvement you have had in Gamma Phi Beta.
        One of my favorite experiences in Gamma Phi was Greek Week 2010. Even
though we did win the entire thing, one of the events was a Cardboard Boat
Building competition. The boat had to be built of just cardboard and duct
tape, and had to be paddled for a total of 15 minutes at the ARC pool.
When I undertook this task, I knew it would take a lot of work, but I drew
up plans and set out to work. It took days of work, and a large amount of
both cardboard and tape. But when the day finally came I was super nervous
because the boat was under a lot of speculation because of its large size
and long build (It was about 7-8 feet long). But let me tell you, all of
my anxiety was for nothing because the boat turned out fantastic and was
by far the best boat of the competition.

What are your post-graduation plans?
        I am currently looking to enter the field of sports management and am
seeking employment with professional sporting agencies across southern
California.

What did you expect out of the sorority when you joined? Were all those
expectations fulfilled?
        I truly had no idea what to expect when I joined Gamma Phi, all I knew
is I wanted to play intramural sports. I can easily say that not only have
I had an absolutely amazing time playing sports with my sisters and
serving as the Sports Chair last year, but that I’ve gained more than I
could ever expect. I always look forward to the sports games and practices
way in advance, and luckily my sisters are just as athletic and
competitive as I am; so we very frequently win! So in that aspect, my
expectations were definitely fulfilled.

Describe something you will take with you from your undergraduate
experience as a Gamma Phi Beta.
        I will take with me fond memories and experiences that have helped shape
me as a strong leader in the working world.

What advice would you give to your younger sisters?
        Don’t be lazy. You really can do it all if you set your mind to it. Of
course there are and always will be priorities, but Gamma Phi experiences
can be a large part of your college life if you let them.

Senior of the Week May 10th - May 17th

The sister of the week is the effervescent

Christine Chou!!!!!! aka “Chou Chou”

Hometown: Fremont, CA

Year you joined sorority and pledge class: Fall 2007 Beta Rho!!

Major: International Studies and Business Management

Discuss your favorite position/involvement you have had in Gamma Phi Beta.

This year’s Crescent Classic – I was the Zeta coach and we won the video game tournament!! It was super intense

What are your post-graduation plans? Travel and hopefully find a career in special event planning or management

What did you expect out of the sorority when you joined? Were all those expectations fulfilled?

I didn’t know what to expect coming into the sorority, but since then I’ve met a diverse crowd of chill girls and now I have over 100+ sisters!

Describe something you will take with you from your undergraduate experience as a Gamma Phi Beta.

The many silly memories I shared with my sisters J

What advice would you give to your younger sisters?

College is short – make the most out of it! Which means, don’t be a granny and go have fun!

Senior of the Week May 3rd - May 10th

The amazing Senior of the Week is...

Christine Cameron!!!

Hometown: La Crescenta, CA

Year you joined sorority and pledge class: Fall 2008, Beta Upsilon J

Major: Film & Media Studies

Discuss your favorite position/involvement you have had in Gamma Phi Beta.

            My favorite involvement in Gamma Phi has been all the sisterhood activities! I love watching all the sports, supporting sisters participating in philanthropies, watching Songfest practice, making trips to Yogurtland, etc. It’s nice to have a group of girls that I can just hang out with and have a good time.

What are your post-graduation plans?

            After graduation I plan on staying in Irvine and finding a job. As a film major I really want to work on productions, and I’d like to start out by working for Disneyland and then perhaps moving on to work for Disney studios. I also have an invitation to work on a production in Florida with a friend of my Dad, who happens to be a producer!

What did you expect out of the sorority when you joined? Were all those expectations fulfilled?

            I did not really know what to expect at first, I had heard about sororities over the summer before UCI from a friend who is a Kappa Alpha Theta at UC San Diego. I listened to her tell me about how she made such awesome friends, and I really wanted that experience as well. I got way more than I expected, I have made lifelong friends and met people that have changed my life. Joining Gamma Phi was the best thing that could happen to me.

Describe something you will take with you from your undergraduate experience as a Gamma Phi Beta.

            I will definitely take more confidence with me as I move into my place in the working world. I know I have so many people that will support me no matter what I want to do, and I know they will be there for me when times are hard. It is the strength of my friends that gives me strength and confidence to be myself and succeed.

What advice would you give to your younger sisters?

            My advice would be to go to as many Gamma Phi activities as you can! Lately I have been pretty busy, and I wish I had more time at UCI to stay in the chapter and get more involved! Sounds cliché, but time goes by really really fast and you gotta get it while its there in front of you!