Why Theta?

“When I came to MIT, I was looking for a group of women who could help bring out the best in me. In Theta, I found that group and so much more. Theta women make me a better person every single day, but they’re also my closest and most trusted friends. They’ve taught me to embrace failure, get back up and keep going. They’ve made sure that in the midst of stress and obstacles, I always remember to take a step back and reserve time for myself. They’ve helped me find the good in every situation. Theta women truly embody what it means to be a sister.“

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Chloe Thacker
Class of 2019
"From the very first day of recruitment, there was something different about Theta's atmosphere. There was the sound of laughter, sense of comfort, and feeling of warmth lingering after every sister I spoke to. Even during the first conversations I found myself cracking up with some of the most animated people I've met yet, while having more grounded, serious discussion with some of the most thoughtful. Theta sisters appeared to me as confident and inspirational, while maintaining time for one another and for laughs. The unbiased friendliness I encountered at the beginning is now growing into sisterly love. I respect and love all the unique Thetas, and am proud to be a sister."

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Anastassia Bobokalanova
Class of 2016
"When I went through recruitment, I was looking for a new support group to help me through the transition from life at home to college. What I didn’t realize was how much I would get out of joining Theta! Sisterhood has meant that my 3 years at MIT have left me with glowing memories, even despite the psets and all-nighters. The relationships I’ve made have brought me so much joy and helped me mature into a better, more confident woman since I came to MIT. In Theta, I have found a home, a family, 140 different girls who make me smile, and friends that I will cherish until the end of time."

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Lindsey Osimiri
Class Of 2014
"I chose Theta because I was inspired by all the well-rounded, high-achieving, yet down-to-earth sisters I met during recruitment. It was so easy to talk to the sisters in the recruitment room, and I never felt that I was given forced or rehearsed answers—I was pleasantly surprised by how "real" the Thetas who I spoke to were. I went into recruitment caring most about sisters' honesty, passion, and leadership; I found most Thetas had these values too based on our conversations about classes and extra-curricular activities. The sisters of Kappa Alpha Theta devote time to their passions, care about being role models and leaders across campus, and have also proven to be some of the most thoughtful, considerate, and loving friends I have at MIT. Most importantly, as a Theta I'm never trying to be anyone but me—my Theta role models inspire me to be the best version of myself while upholding my own personal goals throughout my time at MIT."

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Noalee Harel
Class of 2015