Sisterhood Beyond College Take your Alpha Phi experience beyond college by joining an alumnae community where sisterhood continues to thrive.
By Elizabeth Liberatore, editor-in-chief
Why should I join an alumnae community?
Life after college can feel overwhelming. Suddenly, you’re no longer a student — a role you’ve held for most of your life. The friends who were once always by your side are now scattered, each beginning a new chapter in a different place. While this stage of life is equal parts exciting and uncertain, one thing doesn’t have to change: the sisterhood you’ve built. That’s where alumnae communities come in. With more than 100 Alpha Phi alumnae communities worldwide, members of any collegiate chapter and age can continue to enjoy the benefits of lifelong membership. Just moved to a new city? Join the local alumnae community to get acclimated. Looking to reconnect with Alpha Phi? Your city’s alumnae community is waiting. Want to meet sisters nearby? An alumnae community is the perfect place. Alumnae communities give members the chance to build new friendships and expand their networks through monthly events like philanthropic activities, professional development trainings, social gatherings and more. These communities bring the same camaraderie, connection and sisterhood you experienced during your collegiate years. Joining one is easy! Reach out to your area alumnae community president or vice president of membership to connect with your closest alumnae community. You can also find all our alumnae communities by visiting alphaphi.org/ find-a-chapter. Don’t see a community near you?
Build new friendships
Start one! State your interest in establishing a new alumnae community by emailing alumnae@ alphaphi.org. A member of Alumnae Engagement will follow up with next steps. Still unconvinced? The Quarterly caught up with two Alpha Phis, Megan Faria Boals (Eta Delta-CSU East Bay ) of Northern Virginia Alumnae Community and Marla Rains Drake (Phi-Oklahoma ) of Dallas and Suburban Alumnae Community, who shared what makes these communities so meaningful to them and why they’re worth joining. Why do you engage with your alumnae community? How does it fill your cup? Megan: I serve on the board, which allows me to build connections and enjoy a variety of interactions. It also gives me something meaningful to be part of outside of my family responsibilities. Marla: When I first moved to Dallas in 1986, I didn’t know many people. I was living with my pledge sister but wanted to make new friends. I’d heard as a collegian that almost every city had an alumnae community, so I reached out to an older Alpha Phi
Philanthropic opportunities
Expand professional network
Social gatherings and more!
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