Dear Potential New Member, 

​Coming to such a large school is intimidating…especially when you want to get involved. I was active in many clubs in high school, but when I got to the University of Florida, I had no idea where to begin. I decided to go through recruitment, and I was so excited to find not only a genuine sisterhood, but also a group of women that would push me in the right direction towards my goals. 


Shortly after running home to Kappa Delta, I realized how much this chapter would help assist and guide me not only to grow within their circle, but also within the UF community. As a new member, you are paired with a mentor in an older member class who shares the same interests as you, such as a major, a potential leadership opportunity, or a philanthropic cause. These mentors assist each new member in building their network within Kappa Delta, which then transcends into building a network on the UF campus and beyond. Through Kappa Delta, I was able to get involved as an Appointed Officer. I currently serve as a Points Assistant where I help track and manage our members’ involvement, service and contributions across campus. This role has made me realize how involved our sisters are and the impact they have throughout campus and the Gainesville community. I also serve on the Bid Day Committee, where I collaborate with my sisters to plan and create a memorable experience for our newest member class. It’s incredibly rewarding to help welcome our future sisters and make their first day feel so special.  However, I was still itching to get involved in the UF community.


Through the encouragement of other Kappa Deltas, including my mentor, I joined the Florida Cicerones, serving as an official student ambassador to UF. This allowed me to connect with people from all parts of campus, build my network, and serve my school. It is also through the encouragement of my sisters that I became a delegate for the Junior Panhellenic Council where I’ve met so many wonderful women from other sororities while learning to better serve the Panhellenic community. It is so special to me that I could represent my chapter through this council. Through the network I built, I was also encouraged to get involved in UF Homecoming & Gator Growl, where I have the opportunity to help plan one of UF’s long-standing traditions. With the mentorship of my Kappa Delta sisters, I’ve become more familiar with various organizations on campus. With the guidance of the women that have helped me, I now have the opportunity to help fellow Kappa Deltas who want to get involved by introducing them to my network and showing them the multiple ways they can grow on our campus. 

The avenues for involvement at the University of Florida are nearly endless. Joining our incredible Greek community will not only surround you with individuals who will encourage you to take advantage of this, but will also surround you to be the best version of yourself in doing so!

-- Christabel Ofori MC ‘25