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Sisterhood

Faith.... Love... Trust... these three simple words are the core and heart of Thetas. Sisterhood is built during pledgeship and blossoms beyond our college years. Thetas sisters share experiences and memories and learn and grow together. Throughout the year, sisterhood events give us a chance to take time out of our busy college lives to relax with and see each other. We have our annual ski trip, retreat at Lake Arrowhead, road trip to Las Vegas, sleepovers, datenights, and countless food and boba runs that bring us closer together, giving us endless Kodak moments and funny stories.

Each girl is diverse and unique in her own special way and that is what makes Thetas so wonderful. The colorful array of personalities, qualities and interests are brought together and shared, complementing one another in many different ways. Thetas give girls a chance to develop this sisterhood, which is only the beginning of an everlasting friendship.

Service

Community service is one of the pillars upon which Theta Kappa Phi was founded. Thetas recognize the importance of giving back to our community to help improve others' lives and to build a better future. Annual philanthropy events include the Revlon Run/Walk to raise breast cancer awareness, Little Tokyo Sparkle, WAT Thai Tutorial, Christmas Caroling at Keiro Nursing Home, Project Chicken Soup, L.A. Tofu Festival, Manhattan Beach Clean-Ups, UCLA Run/Walk, Reading to Kids, Alexandria House, and many more.

Services provide us with power and knowledge to help the community, and also empowers youths striving for a common goal to work together. It is with our dedication to our society that proves how we strive for excellence. As Thetas, it is our purpose to promote service and friendship to the university and community, and to become a leader in society.

Academics

Theta Kappa Phi not only focuses on sisterhood and service to the community, but academics as well. It is important to us that every sister maintains her GPA and does well in her courses. There are many older actives to provide help and assistance in classes that they have already taken. Test banks and study together, helping and motivating each other to succeed.

Each quarter, Thetas recognize each sister who made the honor roll and at the end of the year, the annual Dr. Robert S. Kinsman Scholarship, open to all sisters, is awarded to the Theta sister who has shown the most leadership, academic achievements, and well-rounded qualities.

Theta Kappa Phi strongly emphasizes on the academic achievement of its members and strives to maintain that reputation. Additionally, Theta Kappa Phi is the only Asian Greek organization that offers two $1000 scholarships.

Fundraising

Fundraising provides the sorority an opportunity to make money to fund our events and to support important causes and charities. There are about four annula major fundraisers: Battle of the Pledge Dances, Mardi Gras Party, and Bowling and Basketball Tournaments, along with car washes, bake sales, and TV tapings.

Fundraising events are throughout the year and fund for Informals and Formals, and many other activities we participate in. We strive to donate a portion of our profits to charitable organizations and putting in much effort to be able to contribute to the comunity monetarily.

Social

The social aspect of Thetas is a big part of the sorority because it goes much deeper than surface interactions. Beyond building close friendships within the sorirty, social activities establish bonds and relations with other people you might otherwise never get to meet. From ice-skating to tailgating, to bowling and the exchanges, all the social events that Thetas participate in help our members network and develop people skills that are important later in the future.

Social aspects will open new doors as you meet people from all over Southern California and other states such as New York, Washington, and Texas. You meet people who you go through life without ever knowing and you would be fine, but after meeting them you cannot imagine what you would do without them. One of the important parts of Thetas' social aspect is not just the lasting bonds you will make with sorority sisters, but also with many other people you'll only meet through Thetas.