Phi Sigma Rho
President's Message
Hey there!
My name is Sofia Hillman and I am honored to serve as the 2023 President of UCSB’s chapter of Phi Sigma Rho. Coming to UCSB, I knew that I wanted to get involved on campus and create a smaller community for myself on such a large campus. I was excited when I heard about Phi Rho and after attending my first recruitment event, I could tell that this Sorority is a group of people I want to be a part of. I started college at UCSB during the pandemic, which made making friends in a new place even harder than normal, but I have met my closest friends and greatest supporters from Phi Rho.
My favorite thing about my chapter is the way that we connect with each other through our STEM majors and so much more, despite our differing backgrounds and personal experiences. I am a physics major, and I am usually one of few women in my classes. I have felt overlooked and experienced not being taken seriously my peers. However, by my Phi Rho siblings, it has been just the opposite. My siblings are always there to encourage me to meet my goals, applaud my accomplishments, and comfort me during setbacks. I have been able to rely on this support system and my siblings have made me more confident in myself as a student and as a scientist.
I am so grateful for the friends I’ve made and the opportunities I’ve had because of Phi Sigma Rho. The friends I’ve made have made me a better person and supported me in my academic goals. Many of my favorite memories have been made with other Phi Rhos. I have had the opportunity to make great connections for my future professional career and grow as a leader. My experience at UCSB has been filled with love and support because of this group. Whether you choose to join a Sorority or Fraternity at UCSB or not, I hope that you find your own loving, supportive community at UCSB.
Phi Rho love,
Sofia Hillman
President, Phi Sigma Rho Alpha Xi Chapter
UC Santa Barbara
Chapter Information
Philanthropy: Leukemia & Lymphoma Society and Girl Scouts of America
House Capacity: No formal house
New Member Fees (Fall/Winter/Spring): $270/$270/$270
Live In Member Dues (Fall/Winter/Spring): N/A
Live Out Member Dues (Fall/Winter/Spring): $184/$184/$184
New Member Costs Include: New members of Phi Sigma Rho will pay all the same fees and receive all the same benefits as Active Members described below. An additional New Member fee is added to cover the costs of New Member education and events, induction and initiation fees, as well as pins.
Live In Member Costs Include: N/A
Live Out Member Costs Include: Active dues cover National, Per Capita, and Panhellenic fees. Dues also pay for apparel, sisterhoods, socials, philanthropies, fundraisers, and recruitment.
Payment Methods: Cash, Check, and GreekBill (chapter online method)
Payment Plans: Quarterly or by two installments per quarter