Letters From Abroad!

Hey Theta gals!

Study abroad is the most amazing experience I have ever had in my life. I am currently in the middle of the Atlantic Ocean and we are making our way towards Manaus, Brazil. In the past two months, I have been in 4 different continents, 11 different countries, and have seen over 30 different cities. I cannot believe all that I have seen and done in such a short period of time. With each country, I have learned something different about myself. I could probably type for over an hour and not be able to explain it all, so instead I attached a few of my favorite pictures.

When you go abroad, you realize how small the world is. There are 15 Thetas on the ship from all different Universities, some including UCLA, UVA, USD, and Syracuse. Don't worry, I took a lot of kite pictures with some of them and swapped a few Theta shirts!

I feel like it was just yesterday I was freaking out about living on a ship for 3 months, but in reality, I only have 13 more days on this incredible journey. It is going to be bittersweet to come back to Chapman. I am excited to be back with all you ladies and I am excited to meet all of the wonderful new members, but I am also sad to close this chapter of my life.

Theta Love from the top of Table Mountain in South Africa!!

YBM,
Julie Case

Perfect form in Cape Town

Abbey Road in London

Clogging around in Holland

Morning Star school in Ghana

Met up with Marley in Ireland

Letters From Abroad

Theta sisters travel the world and keep us updated on their adventures!

Hello to all of my beautiful Theta Sisters!! My time abroad has been nothing short of amazing! I have fallen in love with Italy and cannot even believe that I only have one more month here in Florence. Here in Florence, I am an Art History intern tour guide at the Basilica of San Lorenzo. I give free-guided tours in English to visitors and it counts for class credit! I love to wander around the city and I spend any free time visiting museums, where I have seen some of the most amazing pieces of artwork! I am an Art History Major so it is my favorite part about living in the birthplace of the Renaissance. The best part of studying abroad is traveling!! Through language barriers, differences in cultures, and exploring unique places, I have learned so much about Europe and about myself. Living in a foreign country, although stressful and confusing at times, has been the greatest life-changing adventure and I cannot wait to see where it takes me next! I will be leaving Florence in December, having met life-long friends and falling in love with the charm and history of Europe. I cannot wait to see you all next semester at Chapman!

Theta Love,

Hannah Brockway

 

Falling in LΘVE with Theta

Check out what Chapman Theta has been up to this Fall!

Chapman Theta Recruitment 2012

Theta Bid Night

Big/Little Reveal

Father/Daughter Angel's Game

KatWalk 

Toyota of Orange 5k

Homecoming Chilli Cook-Off

Chapman Theta Recruitment 2012

Chapman Theta Proudly Welcomes Our 2012 New Members! 

Theta For A Lifetime!

 

Greek Awards 2012 - Sorority of the Year

It was a great night for Chapman University Greek Life & Chapman Theta! This has been a phenomenal year and Theta is beyond proud to be a part of such a strong and amazing Greek community!

Sending a lot of Theta Love to all the ladies of Kappa Alpha Theta for receiving the following awards:
Sorority of the Year
CARES
Alumnae and Parent Relations
Scholarship
Four Pillars
Greek Life Spirit
Advisor of the Year

Chapman Theta Skit 2012

Alice in Wonderland - 2nd place!

Relay for Life: Walking for a Cause

Relay for Life was an amazing, life changing experience! Not only did I learn a huge amount about an amazing program, but I also learned so much about my amazing Theta sisters. The event started on a Friday afternoon and lasted exactly 24 hours. Relay for Life included an opening ceremony, luminary ceremony, closing ceremony, as well as inspirational and tearful stories. The moral of the event was to have someone walking on the track for each of the 24 hours to show that cancer never sleeps. I was able to bond and learn so many different things from my sisters. After my personal 10 hours at Relay for Life, 32 laps, 8 miles of walking, tears, and laughter, I now know even more why I am a Theta.

By: Megan Forell 

Theta Spotlight: Julie Case

A prominent Theta making a splash in the world! Julie Case, a Sophomore Public Relations and Advertising major, was recently named Women's Swimmer of the Year at the 2012 Pacific Collegiate Swim Conference Championships. Enjoy our Q&A with the amazing Julie Case! 

Q: How has swimming impacted your life?

A: I have always been competitive and I have been swimming competitively since middle school. I would say of anything swimming has helped me live not only a physically healthy, but mentally healthy life.

Q: At what age did you take an interest in swimming?

A: I started swimming when I was 4 years old. My family is an aquatic's family. My brother swam and plays water polo for Santa Clara University. My mom swam all throughout high school and college.

Q: Who are your role models?

A: I would have to say my role models would be my parents and my brother. My parents try to come to all of my meets and they are really the reason I do so well. I am from Connecticut so it is a big deal to me. My brother has showed me that if you work hard and truly love a sport, then there will only be positive things to come from all your hard work.

Q: How did it feel to be the first Chapman women's athlete to be named SCIAC Female Athlete of the Week?

A: It was a surreal feeling! I could not believe it. I won Swimmer of the Meet, Chapman Athlete of the Week, and then SCIAC within two days. So I am still pretty shocked but really honored to be the 2nd athlete from Chapman.

Q: Has being a part of Theta impacted your life?

A: Very positively. Some of my best friends are in Theta and all support me with swimming and water polo. It is almost like having a Plan B. I always know I can count on my sisters for helping me with anything at all!

By: Emily Hepp

Sisterhood Appreciation Week!

Watching the Bachelor at Oakmont has become quite the tradition. Together we chow down on delicious goodies, hide our eyes when Ben decides to wear a loincloth, and pray that Courtney will finally get kicked off the show. There's no better way to kick off Sister Appreciation Week than by watching the drama unfold with our sisters!

On Tuesday night we celebrated Valentine’s Day with a party of sweets and sisterly love.  We wrote cards to each other, played games, and of course, it wouldn't be a Theta event without delicious cake pops!

Wednesday we got down to business at weekly committee meetings! With so many choices and ways to help out the chapter, there was something for everyone.

Coffee dates, movies, frozen yogurt, you name it, our twin stars did it! Thursday we got together with our twin star pairs. It was a great way to get to know someone better or reconnect with an old friend. 

A favorite of mine was Friday’s Pinterest party. We sent in some of our favorite Pinterest crafts and projects and shared them with our sisters. At the event we made adorable teddy graham cars, colorful strings of kites, and fashionable friendship bracelets.

And finally on Saturday we had some fun in the sun at the Pike pool party! There is nothing quite like spending an entire afternoon with sisters, the new Chapman pool, and shirtless men!

By: Deanna Blanchet & Lily Munson

New Beginnings: Chapman Theta Blog

Welcome to Kappa Alpha Theta at Chapman University! We are the Eta Sigma chapter located in Orange, California. We want to encourage you to explore the site as a source to connect with current Theta members, alumnae, parents, and potential new members. Enjoy!