Pi Beta Phi

President's Message

Hi everyone! My name is Sophia, and I’m so honored and proud to be Pi Beta Phi’s Chapter President. I am so passionate about my incredible organization and the Greek community at large, and I am so glad you are interested in joining sorority life!​

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I always knew Greek life was something I wanted to pursue during my college experience. Coming from a competitive dance background, I’ve always cherished the friendship and connection that being part of a team provides, and I was so sad and scared to leave that behind when I graduated. But as I went through recruitment, I could immediately tell that I would find something similar at UCSB. The genuine and uplifting conversations I had during the process made me feel so at home. Whether it was complaining about chemistry or debriefing Love Island, I felt confident that I would find my home here. And stepping through the doors of Pi Phi, I felt like a missing puzzle piece falling right into place.

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Joining Pi Phi is forever the best decision I’ve ever made. This organization is full of intelligent, empathetic, and real women who all embody our core values: Integrity, Lifelong Commitment, Honor and Respect, Personal and Intellectual Growth, Philanthropic Service to Others, and Sincere Friendship. I see these pillars in our members everyday – in the laughter we share during Friday brunch, the tears we shed at Senior Banquet, the cheers we give to celebrate each others’ successes, the care we pour into our service, and every moment in between.

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​Here at the California Zeta chapter of Pi Phi, we get to see the impact that our philanthropy makes in real time. We support Read > Lead > Achieve, our national philanthropic organization in which we work to improve children’s literacy across the country. Through our Champions Are Readers program, we work directly with young students in Isla Vista to practice reading fluency, stamina, and comprehension. Seeing their growth in accuracy and confidence over the course of a year is one of the most rewarding feelings! We also love fundraising for our Literacy Fund at large, which we accomplish through our Arrowjam Week. The highlight of the week, Lipsync for Literacy, allows us to bond with other Greek organizations to create an unforgettable dance competition that supports a cause so dear to us.

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Being a Pi Phi is something that will be a part of my identity long after college. It has given me leadership experience, valuable life skills, and the opportunity to impact my community. But what I will never forget are my lifelong best friends, future bridesmaids, and forever sisters. This chapter has changed my life for the better, and I don’t know who or where I’d be without it.

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I truly hope you find the same connections, happiness, and meaning that I’ve found within Pi Beta Phi. Choose to keep an open mind and be authentically yourself, and your journey will take you exactly where you’re meant to be. I can’t wait to see where you run home! ​

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Pi Phi Love, 

Sophia Grabher

Chapter President
California zeta, Pi Beta Phi