Senior Week 2013- Day 5!

Today's featured graduate: Natalie Addai

Natalie Addai


Year Initiated: Fall 2010
Major: Double Major in Health & Disease and Psychology 
Offices Held: Risk Management Chair, President
How Tri Delta has affected my life: Tri Delta has taught me some of the greatest life skills and I will take them with me all of my life. I have also learned the joy that comes from living ensconced in a loving and supportive network. From my time at Tri Delta, I have gained a confidence that I never thought that I would have and I thank everyone one who walked into my life for even a second for the opportunity to learn something new. I am saddened to have to graduate from my collegiate years but I am looking forward to a bright future.
Favourite Quote: “Embrace the pain of discipline or suffer the pain of regret”
Words of Wisdom:
My favourite story ever is the one of play doh and I embarrassingly just heard it in a movie last year:
Play doh was originally designed as a wall-paper cleaner but it never took off as a business one day he found his sisters children playing with it like it was modeling clay. It was perfect because it was nontoxic and didn’t make the mess that modeling clay does. So he re-released it as a children’s toy and it was very successful. I love this because it shows that “we are all one small adjustment away from making our lives work” so don’t ever give up

Last words: I implore all the collegians to look past any differences that you may have and don’t get bogged down details of running the sorority, cherish the time that you have as a collegian because you don’t know what you have until its gone.

Senior Week 2013- Day 4!

Today's featured graduate: Sydney Conrad

Sydney Conrad

Year Initiated: Fall 2009
Degree: Psychology major with a double minor in Music History & Culture and Environment & Behaviour
Offices Held: Risk Management Chair, Vice President Membership

Favorite quote/Last words:"This is your life. Do what you love and do it often. If you don't like something, change it… Stop over analyzing, life is simple… Travel often; getting lost will help you find yourself… Life is about the people you meet, and the things you create with them so go out and start creating. Live your dream and wear your passion". - A few of my favourite sentences from The Holstee Manifesto.

Words of wisdom: Find what you love to do, what makes you happiest in life, and do that or those things as much as possible. Life falls into place bit by bit when you stop trying to be who you think you should be and you start listening to yourself and becoming who you truly are.

How your view of Tri Delta has changed during your time as a sister: Each member's experience and journey with Tri Delta is completely unique in my opinion. There were definitely times when I thought I was missing something, or not trying hard enough to be a good sister, because other members seemed to have so much more love and dedication to the chapter than I did.

What I realize now is that I never "missed anything" - that would have been impossible because Tri Delta isn't a one thing that I could have done right or wrong... It is who I am, and who I have been since I initiated. We all get different things out of Tri Delta at different times, and that is what makes it so special to be a part of.

As I am about to graduate and move on to being an alum, I look back and see how Tri Delta helped and supported me during the years, and I am filled with nothing but love, respect, and dedication for Tri Delta and my sisters.

Senior Week 2013- Day 3!

Today's featured graduates: Angie Celebre and Emily Feng 

Angela Maria Louisa Celebre
Year Initiated: Fall 2009
Degree: Double Major in Human Biology and Psychology
Offices Held: House Manager, Philanthropy Chair, and VPCD

Favorite Tri Delta Memory: Bid Day '09: Asia compliments me on my apple bottom jeans and a friendship blossoms.

Favorite quote/Last words: Beware the black hole that is DDD kitchen, but cherish all of its memories.

How Tri Delta has effected your time as an undergrad: TriDelta has been my rock and the place I have called home for the past four years. I am the person that I am today because of my sisters and I will never forget that.

Emily Yu Feng

Year Initiated: Fall 2011

Degree: BA. Major in Political Science, Double Minor in Literature & Film and,  Media Studies.

Future Plans: I will try to take a few months off after graduation to go back to China to visit family because I have lived abroad for almost 6 years now, also I am planning to work in Europe for a while before applying to a master program in NYU and eventually move to the greatest city in the world! 
Favorite quote: Luck comes with those who are prepared. 
How Tri Delta has effected my undergrad: What can I say, it has definitely been a fun ride! I joined Tri Delta in my third year at U of T and if I could go back in time, I only wish I started as a a member in my frenshman year. It is sentimental to leave my Tri Delta family which is filled with so many talented and beautiful young women, but I am also excited to go on and find my own path. I know that the values I've learned from being a Tri Delt will guide and support me along the way, and the ladies will always be there for me no matter what obstacles lie ahead. I want to express my most humble and deepest gratitude to everyone at Tri Delta, it has been nothing but a joy to share my university experience with you all, thank you! 

Senior Week 2013- Day 2!

Today's featured graduates: Caitlin Chrystoja and Nothando Swan

Caitlin Chrystoja

Year Initiated: 2009
Degree: HBSc in Human Biology: Health and Disease and double minor in Economics
and Statistics
Offices Held: Treasurer, Vice President Membership Assistant, Vice President Public Relations, Panhel delegate - Director of Recruitment

Future Plans: To pursue a career in medicine.

How Tri Delta has affected your time as an undergrad: I can't imagine what my
undergrad would have been like without TriDelta! First and foremost, it's been a home away from home. I've had the opportunity to meet such amazing women who have inspired me to accomplish more than I thought I could. I have no doubt that the friendships I've made will transcend my time in chapter.

Last Words: TriDelta has been such an important part of my life during undergrad. I
hope that future sorority women will also have as fulfilling of an experience as I have had.

Nothando Swan

Year Initiated: 2009
Degree: HBSc Health & Disease, double minors French and Spanish
Offices Held: Vice President Public Relations, Philanthropy Chair, Academic Development Chair

Future Plans: Obtain my MD and develop my own practice, complemented by work in scientific journalism

Favorite quote/Last words: “Our deepest fear is not that we are inadequate. Our deepest fear is that we are powerful beyond measure. It is our light, not our darkness that most frightens us. Your playing small does not serve the world. There is nothing enlightened about shrinking so that other people won't feel insecure around you. We are all meant to shine as children do. It's not just in some of us; it is in everyone. And as we let our own lights shine, we unconsciously give other people permission to do the same. As we are liberated from our own fear, our presence automatically liberates others.” Marianne Williamson

Words of wisdom: When it comes to your classes, treat each one as if you were working towards a PhD in it. Although you may not find it THAT riveting, your professors do and will expect you to master the material!

Senior Week 2013- Day 1!

This week our chapter is celebrating Senior Week by featuring our graduates! Check back every day this week to learn more about the Tri Delta Class of 2012 as our year is quickly coming to a close. We are so proud of our graduating sisters and all of their accomplishments!

Today's featured graduates: Rachel Teoh and Asia Pineau 

Rachel Teoh

Year Initiated: Spring 2012
Degree: Bachelors of Commerce - Management

Favorite Tri Delta Memory: Walking into the kitchen. You always spend more time than
you expect there laughing and sharing stories with the girls.

Favorite quote/Last words: Although my time in chapter was short, I wouldn't trade it
for the world because of all the life long friendships I've made. This is just the beginning!

Asia Pineau

Year Initiated: Fall 2009
Degree: Specializing in Human Geography with a Minor in Environmental Geography
Offices Held: CEC (x2), VPA and Co-House Manager

Future Plans: I have applied to a masters program in Urban Planning at a few Toronto
universities.  I hope to be involved in shaping the urban landscape of any city in North
America.  I would be lying if I said I didnt want to continue living in Toronto, but I feel Tri Delta and my fellow pledge sisters have inspired me not to be afraid and to try new
things!

Favorite Tri Delta Memory: So many to name, my time in Tri Delta has been an amazing experience so it is hard to pinpoint just one memory that stands out from the rest.  If I had to choose, I would pick Retreat 2010, Crush Party 2013, all of second year and all the late night study parties over the past four years.

How your view of Tri Delta has changed during your time as a sister: As a student, and as a person, we are always going through changes as we navigate through life (a cliche I know, but it's true!). Just thinking about my dynamic undergraduate career, it is nice to look back and realize Tri Delta was one of the unwavering foundations in my life. Tri Delta has allowed me to grow and become the person I am today by offering me continue support and constantly pushing me to be better.  As I prepare to graduate UofT I am so thankful for the lasting friendships that Tri Delta has awarded me and I
can't wait for all of us to start our lives together - class of 2013, we did it!

Social with ΔΥ

On Thursday, March 21st, we had a Rescue Me themed social with the gentlemen of Delta Upsilon!  Thanks to Delta Upsilon for having us, and to Emily, our social chair, for organizing such a fun social. 

Initiation!

This weekend we initiated 3 amazing new girls into our chapter. We are so excited to welcome them into full membership and to be able to truly call them our sisters! Visit our Sisters page to learn more about each of them. Congratulations Andrea O., Krystal T., and Laura T.! Thanks to our Vice President of Chapter Development, Elisa, for organizing such a great initiation! 

Our new initiates!

Chapter Shot!

DHOP!

Last Thursday, March 14th, 2013, we had our philanthropy event DHOP, Delta House of Pancakes. The event was 50's themed and we had all-you-can-eat pancakes and a silent auction! All the girls pulled together to create an amazing event to support Sick Kids and St. Jude Children's Research Hospital! We are so glad to have raised $2,296 for these amazing causes! Thank you to everyone who came out to and to all those who supported the event in any way.

 

Tri Psi Tea!

On Wednesday, March 6th, we had a Tea with our mother sorority, Tri Psi. Thank you to all the lovely mom's and Tri Psi's who came out to make the event amazing. As well, thank you to our Collegiate- Alumnae Relations, Stephanie Galt!

Social with ΣX!

On Thursday, March  7th, we had a Mathletes vs. Athletes themed social with the gentlemen of Sigma Chi (ΣX)! Thanks to Sigma Chi for having us, and to Emily, our social chair, for organizing such a fun social. 

Group Shot

Panhellenic Award Ceremony

          On Sunday, March 3rd, 2013, our Panhellenic Council distributed awards at their annual Award Ceremony. Tri Delta graciously won the award for "Outstanding Philanthropy," acknowledging our efforts in raising money for St. Jude Children's Hospital and Sick Kids Hospital. In addition, many of our members were commended for their high GPA of 3.5+  through the Alpha Order. Congratulations to our sisters Sarah Atteck, Caitlin Chrystoja, Angela Celebre, Kirsten Hentschel, Zoe Hountalas Alexandra Misiak, Madeleine Morassutti, Nothando Swan who are recipients of the Alpha Order!

Our Chapter President accepting out "Outstanding Philanthropy" award

Ladies of the Alpha Order

Panhellenic Council