Senior Spotlight!

Senior Spotlight!

Katrina Drexler

Hometown: Palm Beach Gardens, FL

Major: Marketing

Accomplishments in college: Deans list, Dance Marathon (four year dancer), order of omega, new member educator for AXO

Favorite meal at AXO: Baked potato bar and chili day

Favorite memory at AXO: Being vp of new member education and all of my best friends

Plans after graduation: Moving to another city and hopefully having a job

Where you see yourself in 10 years: I see myself in Las Vegas with all of my best friends celebrating someone’s bachelorette party.

Advice for underclassman: Don't spend too much time sweating the small stuff, always keep the bigger picture in mind and remember to have fun in college because it truly is the best four years of your life!  

Alyssa Farrell

Hometown: Wesley Chapel, FL

Major: Criminology and Finance

Accomplishments in college: VP Risk Management for Alpha Chi, was offered a full time job at the Office of the Attorney General

Favorite meal at AXO: Pitas!

Favorite memory at AXO: Sisterhood Retreat in Tennessee

Plans after graduation: Continue working at the Capitol for another year before hopefully moving out of state.

Where you see yourself in 10 years: Working for an insurance company in my dream city (once I figure that out)

 Advice for underclassman: Realize you literally have the rest of your life to be an adult. Have fun and don’t rush anything!  

Mackenzie Feldman

Hometown:  West Palm Beach, FL

Major: Marketing, double minoring in Economics and Hospitality

 Accomplishments in college: I had two internships in NYC the past two summers

Favorite meal at AXO: Pita day

Favorite memory at AXO: Wacky Tacky each year

Plans after graduation: An elementary teacher in NYC

Where you see yourself in 10 years: I see myself hopefully married (lol) still living in NYC as a teacher.

 Advice for underclassman: Get as much real world work experience, cause it matters a lot when you are applying for jobs!

Bianca Gentile

 Hometown:  Davie, FL

Major: Political Science/ International Affairs

 Accomplishments in college: Member of Order of Omega Honor Society, Member of Phi Alpha Delta Law Fraternity, Intern at Law Offices of Friedman and Abrahamsen, Social Chair, Personal Development Chair, PACE Chair at AXO, fourth year dancer for Dance Marathon

Favorite meal at AXO: Mac and cheese

Favorite memory at AXO: Too many to count! But game days, socials, and nights out with my sisters are my favorites. 

Plans after graduation: Will be attending law school

Where you see yourself in 10 years: Hopefully a stable job, a home, a family, healthy, and happy

Advice for underclassman: Even though college may be a crazy time, remember to always stay classy, make good decisions, and represent yourself well. Your reputation IS important!

Congratulations, Seniors! We are so proud of you!

Senior Spotlight!

SENIOR SPOTLIGHT!

 Darly Aquno

Hometown: Hollywood, FL

Major: Criminology & Criminal Justice

Accomplishments in college: VP Philanthropy AXO, SGA, HLSU, Garnet and Gold Key Honor Society

Favorite meal at AXO: Taco bar

Favorite memory at AXO: I was a keynote speaker for a women’s appreciation event on campus. I had to talk about a very emotional topic (domestic violence) and seeing my sisters there helped me through it and I felt so much support and love.

Plans after graduation: I hope to work with a non-profit organization that I’m passionate about, preferably in a big city. I also hope to travel and see more of the world.

Where you see yourself in 10 years: I hope to see myself in a position where I can help others on a larger scale, whether that be through my own non-profit organization or perhaps in the legal system.

Advice for underclassman: It sounds cliché, and I never listened to this when people told me, but these four years really do fly by. Spend them next to those that matter (your sisters and friends) time is a precious gift that is meant to be shared with those who you love.

Megan Aschenbrenner

Hometown: Tampa, FL

Major: Criminology and Psychology

Accomplishments in college: Winning all sorority volleyball champs and never failing a class

Favorite meal at AXO: Pizza bagels

Favorite memory at AXO: My freshman year, big-little night

Plans after graduation: Go to Prague for 6 months to teach English to children

Where you see yourself in 10 years: Married with children living near my sisters so my children can hang out with all their cousins

Advice for underclassman: Figure out your plans for after college sooner rather than later.

Mary Kate Barnes

Hometown: Atlanta, GA

Major: Hospitality

Accomplishments in college: Made the Dean’s list for the past semesters

Plans after graduation: Working for Marriott International

Where you see yourself in 10 years: Living somewhere exotic with a successful career and married to a professional golfer (preferably Keegan Bradley).

Advice for underclassman: Learn to balance between school, work, and friends; because it’s the times you have with the people around you that you will miss the most.

Courtney Buchanan

Hometown: Lighthouse Point, FL

Major: Accounting

Accomplishments in college: Winning all campus flag football and getting into Notre Dame’s Masters in Accounting Program

Favorite meal at AXO: Everything on pita day

Favorite memory at AXO: Picking one favorite memory is impossible, but living in the house the last three years has given me a majority of my favorites, from just sitting around on the couches together all night, or staying at meals hours after its over just to talk.

Plans after graduation: Internship with Pricewaterhouse Coopers in Fort Lauderdale then after I will attend graduate school for one year to receive my masters in accounting, during which time I hope to take and pass the CPA exam.

Where you see yourself in 10 years: I hope to have a loving family of my own and to be still working for Pricewaterhouse Coopers in a managing role.

Advice for underclassman: Get involved with AXO as much as possible whether it’s living in the house or holding a position. You will never look back and wish you had not been as involved, but you will look back and wish you did more. This sorority gave me my favorite memories of college and got me through my hardest times.

Congratulations, seniors! 

Senior Spotlight!

Senior Spotlight!

            Chelsea Corrigan

  Hometown:  Jacksonville, FL

Major: Actuarial Science

Accomplishments in college: Becoming a Rho Gamma was the most amazing experience I have had so far. Having the opportunity to get to know women in all of FSU’s chapters helped me to truly appreciate the value of being a Panhellenic woman, and it was amazing to be able to help PNM's see that value and find their homes. 

 Favorite meal at AXO: Ravioli bar and any time there’s queso

Favorite memory at AXO: All of the big/little nights, movie nights at the house, and when my roommate, Lauren Wood, and I found out we went to preschool together!

Plans after graduation: I hope to be working in the Insurance Industry in either an underwriting or management position. I definitely want to stay in Florida.

Advice for underclassman: Volunteer, apply for internships, start making connections now! Don’t wait until junior/senior year to start thinking about plans after college. Have fun while you’re here, but remember what you’re here for!

            Annalise Corso

 Hometown: Orlando, FL

Major: Hospitality Management

 Accomplishments in college: Received my wedding planning license

Favorite meal at AXO: Grilled cheese and tomato soup (made from Ms. Ura)

Favorite memory at AXO: The new member retreat at my house when I was being initiated and the summer that my NMC really bonded (SumMeR lOvIn)!

Where you see yourself in 10 years: Living in another country, possibly Italy! And maybe even married.

Advice for underclassman: Manage your time wisely, I know that sounds cliché but it’s so true! Also, don’t ever let a man treat you with disrespect because you are all beautiful women and if a guy does not at least take you out on dates, forget him and on to the next one!

                        Lindsey Davidson

 Hometown: Naples, FL

Major: Finance with an minor in International Affairs

Accomplishments in college: Deans list every semester

Favorite meal at AXO: Salmon and rice

Favorite memory at AXO: I love all the date functions and socials especially Wacky Tacky. I loved white-water rafting on our sisterhood retreat in NC a couple years ago. Also, living in the house for two years. 

Plans after graduation: Currently a leasing professional at The Commons and plan to work there through the summer. I then plan on moving to DC by the end of the year to work at Vornado (a real estate company I interned with last summer)

Where you see yourself in 10 years: Working in real estate, probably be done with a Masters or MBA and live in or right outside a big city

 Advice for underclassman: Invest in a nice umbrella, rain boots, rain jacket, and warm jacket (Tallahassee weather is unpredictable!)

Kristen DeVos

Hometown: Atlanta, GA

Major: Accounting

Accomplishments in college: I have just accepted an internship for this coming summer. I will be interning with one of the Big 4 accounting first, PwC, in Atlantaa.      Favorite meal at AXO: Ravioli bar

Favorite memory at AXO: Just sitting on the couch on the weekends with my big, my littles, and the rest of the Margarita family and watching movies

Plans after graduation: I have just applied to the Masters of Accounting program at FSU and I am waiting to hear if I have been accepted!

Where you see yourself in 10 years: I see myself working and traveling around the world

 Advice for underclassman: Study hard, but also have fun! College goes by really fast so enjoy it!

Congratulations, ladies! We wish you the best of luck after graduation!

National Ritual Celebration Week, March 3-7, 2014

Alpha Chi Omega is proud to join with other Greek organizations to celebrate National Ritual Celebration Week, March 3-7, 2014. Collegians and alumnae are encouraged to make time each day of this week—either by participating in collegiate or alumnae chapter Ritual activities or personally—to reflect on the meaning of our Ritual and how living Ritual positively impacts your life and those around you.

To honor Alpha Chi Omega’s seven founders, here are seven suggestions for how you or your chapter can participate in National Ritual Celebration Week, beginning today:

1.  Follow, share and interact with Coffee With Celia (our Ritual social media program on Facebook, Twitter, Pinterest, and alphachiomega.org's blog). CWC will have content every day that you can read and share via social media, email, and if applicable, your chapter's internal website.

2. Change your social-media-account pictures to the Ritual Celebration Week Facebook cover or badge photo. When you change your photo, share the impact Alpha Chi Omega and your sisters have had on your life. Use the hashtags #AXORitualWeek, #NRCW and #CoffeeWithCelia throughout the week to share your Ritual reflections.

3.  Read and share a Ritual moment each day. These are easy ways to reconnect with our Ritual, the foundation of our amazing fraternity.

4. Participate in the National Panhellenic Conference’s International Badge Day today, March 3. Wearing your badge to work, on campus, to your community gatherings not only honors Alpha Chi Omega, but gives you a chance to connect with other sorority women in your area and celebrate the history of women’s fraternities.

5. Tell a sister how she lives our Ritual. Send a hand-written note, text, or email, or pass her a virtual carnation to share with that sister how she lives our Ritual and why she’s a real, strong woman to you.

6. Reflect on the meaning of the Alpha Chi Omega Symphony. Re-read the Symphony at least once during the week. How does it relate to where you are in life right now? What is your favorite part? Do you keep a copy visible at home and at work?

7. Have fun learning our Ritual. Complete a crossword puzzle or word search. Play Ritual Jeopardy! or bingo.  Bust some Ritual myths. 

We hope you enjoy this week and celebrate how Ritual makes Alpha Chi Omega and all Greek organizations so much more than collegiate social clubs. Find just a few minutes each day to reflect on, talk about and cherish our Ritual.

We'd love to hear what you are doing... be sure to share in comments below, or on our Facebook page!