Study Abroad Girls

As the spring semester comes into full swing, we are sending off twelve of our brave sisters as they venture across the ocean to their study abroad destinations. From Spain to Switzerland, our sisters have chosen to study at a variety of prestigious universities in some of the world's most beautiful countries. We wish you guys the best of luck on your adventures and can't wait to hear about your amazing experiences!

Lauren Montgomery

Majors: Marketing and Finance

Minor: Spanish

City: Sevilla, Spain

University: Universidad de Sevilla

"It's all of sudden really setting in that I am studying abroad for the semester as I attempt to pack "lightly" for four months in Spain (it's impossible!) I decided I wanted to finish my Spanish minor abroad because I really want to become proficient in the language and I felt like the only way I could really accomplish that was if I fully immersed myself in a Spanish culture. So here I am, ready to embark on an exciting semester in the beautiful city of Sevilla! I am a little nervous about all my classes being taught in another language but I'm so lucky to have some of my sisters in Sevilla with me! Wish me luck, hasta pronto!”

Claudia Chamberlain

Major: International Business and Marketing

Minor: Spanish and German

City: Manheim, Germany

University: University of Manheim

“I arrived January 6th to take part in a month long intensive German course called the Winter Academy. So far, it has been a ton of fun getting to meet people from all over the world and explore local breweries, castles, and nearby towns with new friends. My first trip is this weekend to London, and after that I plan on visiting my sisters in all of their different destinations. A group of us are staying with Kira in Zurich for the Usher concert in March, which we all could not be more excited for. I'm planning on spending my spring break in Spain with sisters and then we're hoping to travel to Italy and Greece as well. I'm loving my time in Germany so far and cannot wait for the other girls to get here for the fun and sisterhood to continue across Europe!”

Rachel Hein

Major: Global Supply Chain/ Operations Management

Minor: Spanish

City: Seville, Spain

University: Pablo de Olavide

“I'm studying at Pablo de Olavide in Seville, Spain for the semester where I will be taking Spanish and business classes. I am so excited to travel and experience many different cultures and see all of the historic aspects of Europe. I am also nervous about getting lost in all the big cities without a gps/cell phone... But I know my wonderful sisters Nikki, Addie, and Lauren will be by my side to get lost with me. We are going to have so much fun together! We are already planning trips to places like Prague and Germany to visit all our other sisters who are also traveling abroad which I'm sure will be amazing. We will take lots of pictures I promise!”

Nancy Murphy

Major: Public Relations

Minor: Political Science
City: Prague, Czech Republic

University: Anglo American University of Prague

“I will be studying at Anglo American University of Prague in the Czech Republic. I'm taking a variety of classes including Czech, European History and Politics of the Czech Republic. I will be living with one of my sisters, Catherine Gilday and couldn't be more excited to share this experience with her. We have already planned trips to Interlaken and Munich as well as Paris and Vienna. I am most nervous about the language barrier but know that I'll always have sisters back home to call if I need a little English in my life. I can't wait to come back and share amazing stories with all of the other deltas!! Love and miss you all already.”

Chloe Pfander

Majors: Business Management and Marketing

City: London, England

University: University of Westminster

“I arrived January 2nd and have been loving my experience thus far. I've even made friends with tri deltas from other chapters across the US through my program, exemplifying how widespread the bonds of sisterhood truly are! I'm going on my first adventure to Dublin, Ireland this weekend and have even planned my spring break trip to Morocco, Africa. My goal is to see as many different cities as I can these next 5 months!”

Catherine Gilday

Major: Public Relations

Minor: Business

City: Prague, Czech Republic

University: Anglo American University of Prague

“I will spend the next 4 months studying abroad in the Czech Republic at the Anglo American University in Prague! I'll be taking a lot of different classes ranging from history to basic Czech language classes. I'm most excited to be living with one of my good friends and sisters, Nancy Murphy. I've never been to Europe before so having her there will make it feel more like home. We already have fun trips planned to Switzerland and France and have a long list of cities we want to visit while we're there, including some of the cities where our other sisters will be living. I cannot wait for the journey ahead and will thinking about my sisters back in South Carolina!!”

Carly Black

Majors: Finance and Management

Minor: Public Relations

City: Barcelona, Spain

University: Universidad Autonoma de Barcelona

“I'm studying at Universidad Autonoma de Barcelona in Barcelona, Spain this semester. I'm taking business classes in Finance and Management, as well as a class in Public Relations. I'm already in love with the city and am really looking forward to this semester. Even though the language barrier has been a bit difficult at first, living with a host family has really helped improve my Spanish and the authentic, home cooked meals are a plus too! I have already planned a trip to Rome and Milan with friends I've met in my program. Also, I'm going to Amsterdam and Switzerland with one of my sisters, Madison Yost! I want to travel to as many places as possible and take full advantage of this opportunity to study abroad in Europe. I love and miss you all so much!”

Carrie Coffee

Major: Hospitality Management

Minor: Business

City: Florence, Italy

University: Florence University of the Arts

“This semester I have been given an opportunity to study abroad in Florence, Italy where I will be continuing my studies at the Florence University of the Arts. I will be taking several classes to further my hospitality management major and business minor studies as well as Italian and art history classes to advance my knowledge of the Italian culture. As I get ready to leave next week, I am most excited about immersing myself into a completely new and unfamiliar place that will broaden my knowledge of the world. I can’t wait to further my love of art by witnessing all the historic paintings, sculptures, and buildings that this city holds. I am also excited to have the opportunity to travel around the rest of Europe during my four month stay. One of my best friends and Tri Delt sisters, Shelby Mixson, is currently abroad in the Netherlands. We are planning to meet up in a number of cities during our time in Europe. I can’t wait to tell all my sisters back home about my experience and perhaps will

 even bring them back a few souvenirs!”

Kira Speer

Major: International Business and Finance

City: Zurich, Switzerland

University: Zurich University of Applied Science

“This semester I will be studying finance at the Zürich University of Applied Sciences (ZHAW) in Zürich, Switzerland! I am heading overseas at the beginning of February and am very excited that I have Tri Delta sisters nearby in the Czech Republic, Germany, and Spain! We have all already planned trips to see each other and some of our sisters staying in Columbia this semester have plans to make the trip over as well! I am also seriously looking forward to the Swiss cheese and chocolate. I don’t speak any German, which I foresee being difficult, but I am enrolled in an introductory German crash course that begins during orientation week. I can’t believe it’s already time for our semester overseas and I will miss all our Tri Delta sisters back home so much! Delta Love!”

Gamble Outz

Major: International Business and Global Supply Chain/ Operations Management

Minor: Spanish

City: Prague, Czech Republic

University: University of Economics

“I will be spending this semester at the University of Economics in Prague, Czech Republic. After spending the last two weeks saying good-bye to my sisters in Columbia, I am headed to Prague in early February to begin classes. I have never been to Eastern Europe before, so I am looking forward to exploring more obscure destinations like Romania and Hungary. As an international business major, travel is invaluable and I'm so happy I will get to share this experience with my best friends and sisters. Whether I am visiting their study abroad locations or dragging them on a wild adventure, I know we will have an incredible time together. I couldn't be more excited!”

Madison Yost

Major: Global Supply Chain/ Operations Management

Minor: Spanish

City: Barcelona, Spain

University: University of New Haven’s

“I'm a GSCOM/Operations major with a Spanish minor and this semester I'm studying abroad in Barcelona, Spain at the University of New Haven's CEA campus. Barcelona is such a fun city and despite the slight language barrier, I've had so much fun touring it these past few weeks. I already have trips planned to Florence and Madrid, and next month I'm going with Carly to Amsterdam and Switzerland. I cannot wait to see the rest of Europe and I hope the rest of my sisters are having just as much fun on their journeys abroad!”

Addie Brown

Major: Marketing and Management

City: Seville, Spain

University: Universidad de Sevilla

“I am studying abroad in Seville, Spain this semester! I am leaving today and couldn't be more excited!! I am so lucky to have 2 sisters in Seville with me (Rachel and Lauren) and one of my best friends, Nikki! I will be attending a smaller university for just ISA students in the center of Seville and will be taking finance and marketing classes as well as Spanish language classes. I have been using Rosetta stone the last month and can say I like eggs and horses so communicating with the locals should be interesting!!! I am most excited about seeing Usher in concert in Zurich with my sisters (5 weeks). Can't wait to see what Europe has in store for me and I hope all my other sisters have a fabulous semester!”

Delta's Only Basketball Game

This past Tuesday, January 20th, our sisters got together to cheer on our men's basketball team as they faced the Tennessee Volunteers. The girls made posters and sported gamecock gear to support our boys, and several of our girls even made it on TV for their standout enthusiasm. What better way to spend a Tuesday night than with the great company of your sisters and gamecock basketball.

                                

                                                   

         

Fall 4.0s

Huge shout out to some of our members on their outstanding academic success this past semester. We are so incredibly proud of each and every one of you and are honored to have you as members of our chapter. 

Congratulations, ladies!

Logan Ayscue

Ann Bellamy

Peyton Billow

Kendall Boothe

Maggie Boulware

Aubrey Brockmiller

Asia Brown

Courtney Brown

Michelle Brown

Katherine Bryan

Kylie Calabrese

Carrie Coffee

Adeline Collett

Morgan Colley

Tabor Copeland

Laura Cornette

Katherine Crifasi

Sara Dennis

Alexandra Di Pasquantonio

Eleanor Eckert

Jourdan Elam

Marian Freeman

Addison Goins

Adrienne Gonzalez

Logan Graves

Amber Griffith

Kaitlyn Gronauer

Mary Heath

Kathryn Hennon

Matalyn Hogan

Morgan Holton

Madison Hoover

Hailey Ingraham

Alexandra Ioannou

Cristina Johnnie

Amanda Juhasz

Andrea Karpen

Madison Kennette

Clara Kinnison

Holly Knapp

Kara Komondor

Mary Kate Korpita

Courtney Kramer

Tressa Lawley

Kaylen Loflin

Morgan Lucas

Monique Marra

Kellie McKinney

Sarah Mogy

Lauren Montgomery

Mary Margaret Rentschler

Elizabeth Risinger

Emily Rowell

Hayley Saint

Savannah Salter

Katherine Samuel

Abigail Schweitzer

Caitlin Scurria

Hollis Sherman

Bridgette Snyder

Jacqueline Snyder

Caroline Spelman

Ryann Spurrier

Hannah Starkey

Mallory Stathis

Shelby Supper

Darby Thompson

Kristin Waltz

Happy Graduation Day

Today, five of our very own, are graduating from the University of South Carolina. We are so proud of the wonderful women that you are and can't thank you enough for the amazing contributions you have made to our chapter. We can't put into words how much we will miss each and every one of you but we are so excited for you to be embarking on this new journey into the next chapter of your lives. 

Fall 2014 Graduates:

                            Juliette Cheatham                                                       Kellie McKinney

                        
                Alex Breazeale                                Molly Nickel                        Bridget Niermeier

                                 

                                

                       
                                 Letters to Juliette

"Juliette,

I am writing this in the midst of finals, and while I am extremely ready for them to be over, I am so sad because I know it means the end of the semester is here and you are graduating (you know how hard it is for me to say the “G” word). I am not sure how to sum up what you mean to me in such few words, but here we go.  To begin, I feel so lucky to have met you on bid day freshman year and I am so thankful Natalie and Hillary introduced us. I am certain I could not have survived college without you. Thank you for making me exponentially cooler and introducing me to all kinds of music, art, and books. I am a better person for having known you. Thank you for being crazy with me and always being up for anything and everything. Like spontaneously going to Gucci Mane and scraping dollar bills off of the floor after he “made it rain” or enjoying the antithesis of that and going to the Norman Rockwell exhibit, pretending to be art enthusiast while sipping red wine. Thank you for dancing with me and never discouraging my overwhelming persistence to get on stage at every function. Thank you for always making sure that your love interests understood that we were a package deal and living by the Spice Girls mantra “if you wanna be my lover, you gotta get with my friends”. I love dating boys with you. Also thank you for giving me my first God(dog)child. Texas has brought me so much joy while simultaneously covering all of my belongings in black hair (my white duvet may never recover). You have made these past four years so fun and even more funny. As cliché as this is I feel like it sums up everything I want to say. So I am going to leave you with a few words from Dr. Seuss:

 “We’re all a little weird. And life is a little weird. And when we find someone whose weirdness is compatible with ours, we join up with them and fall into mutually satisfying weirdness—and call it love—true love.”

 Thanks for always keeping it weird. There is truly no one I rather fall in mutually satisfying weirdness with.

 Most importantly thanks for the giggles. If it is true that the more you laugh the longer you live then I have quite a long life ahead. I can only hope that it will be spent with you by my side.

Bisous Bisous, 

Emily"

"Dear Juliette,

It is hard to believe that Graduation Day is finally here. And it is even harder to believe that my best friend will be donning a cap and gown and accepting her diploma.

If I were to scan that sea of black caps and gowns, all worn by students who (like you) worked tirelessly to receive that diploma a semester early, there is no doubt in my mind that I would able to pick you out from the crowd. Knowing you, you’ll differentiate yourself with some funky accessory or some cool pair of shoes. And you might be a good head shorter than those around you, which helps.

But that is what makes you so special. You stayed true to yourself throughout your three and a half years at the University of South Carolina and will walk away from college a better version of yourself. Instead of following the crowd and losing the traits that make you so unique, you used your time at USC to strengthen the qualities that set you apart. Not many twenty-something year olds share your love for good books and dainty antiques and photography nor have many traveled so extensively throughout Europe and dined on some of the best food in the world and truly appreciated the delicacy of foreign cuisine. Not many people our age enjoy hiking up steep mountain paths, lured in by the promise of a breathtaking mountaintop view nor do they understand the appeal of just sitting on the beach all day, taking in the beauty of the ocean without exchanging a word. Not many people can say they truly love their dog – at least not the way you love Texas, the dog you rescued and nurtured back to health and who now never leaves your side.

There are a thousand things that make you special, Juliette. But one of the things I treasure the most in our friendship is the love you have for everyone and everything around you. You go above and beyond in everything you do and for everyone you meet. You are loyal, thoughtful, and considerate. You are smart, kind, and gracious. You are one-of-a-kind and you will go far in life.

I would say that I will miss you – but I know that you’ll always be around and will continue to be there for me in typical Juliette fashion.

I cannot wait to see what the future holds for you and how you will write the next chapter of your life as you begin this new adventure. 

                           Congratulations again Juliette – you made it!

Love you always! 

Sandy Bell"

Letters to Kellie

"Kel,

I knew I had to go Tri Delta the second I met you during recruitment. I knew I had to be your little after you took me under your wing for my first football game, and I knew we were best friends when I spilt chocolate sauce all over my dress before Christmas Semi and you cleaned the entire thing while I sobbed. You have shown me what it means to embody the ideals of Tri Delta and I could not have asked for a better role model. You exude positivity and your smile is contagious. I am so blessed to have someone in my life who is as passionate and determined as you. Your love for others never goes unnoticed and it has made such an impact on our chapter. Happy graduation Kellie, I love you to the moon! 

                                                                                         Your Little,

                                                                                     Mary Kate Korpita"

"Kellie,

Where do I even begin. I can't even express how much I have cherished our friendship these past three years. I am so thankful you picked me as one of your littles and that we have gotten so close. If it wasn't for you, my coolers never would have got finished, and I would have suffered from extreme anxiety!! You are always there when I need someone to vent to or just to laugh uncontrollably with. I could not have dreamed of having a better big than you!! I am so proud of you and all your accomplishments that you have made during your time in Tri Delta and at the University. Thank goodness you are staying in Columbia because I am not even close ready to say goodbye to my BestFriend!!! 

Love you ALWAYS Biggie Baby

                                                                                                        Suzanne Gowan"

Letters to Alex

     "Breazy,

It's safe to say that Columbia will not be the same without you. From living in the GV to living on Queen, we've had some unforgettable times. You're my roommate for life so get ready for visitors even when you move to a different city. My mom has always told me that I would make my real friends in college and I know she was talking about you. You will never know the impact that you have had on my life, and I can't even begin to express how much you will be missed. I should have known you would be the first one in and out of college because that's just how you are. Why waste time when you know you'll be successful? We all know you're gonna be a CEO by 25. That's why you'll always be Sister Prez. 

That being said, thanks for being my number one when I was having a rough time, but also for being so strong when life gave you trouble. I truly believe there is nothing you can't handle. Thank you for showing me that even the most perfect people have flaws and with a little hard work and determination, you really can do anything. Thanks for always keeping your head up and being the "mom" that still knows how to have a good time. Thank you for all the adventures we have had in college and the memories that we have made along side of them. I can't wait for you to be a bridesmaid in my wedding and my best friend for life. I love you Breazy!!! Now go save the world.

-Your girl Hannah Stroud"

                                                                                                        

"My sweet, but mostly fiery, friend,

The past three and a half years have flown by. I can still remember meeting you on Bid Day freshman year, and being immediately intimidated when you started going off about your major and who knows what else. Three years later and you no longer intimidate me (you don’t scare me, sista prez); but you do continue to push me to work harder and expect more from myself. Over the past few years I have come to see your more imperfect qualities, too, and it is those qualities, just as much as the perfectionist in you, that makes me proud to call you one of my best friends.  

I am so thankful for our friendship – the ups and the downs. I probably would not have made it through a few semesters without you (note Fall 2k12). You have shown me the importance of putting myself first, and not always putting every one else’s wants and needs before my own. I hope that subsequently I have shown you that it is ok to let down your wall sometimes, that crying is not weakness, but instead built-up strength being released. Thank you for being an emotional person, every once in a while, when I really need it – I know it is not normal for you (green personality and all – note Chapter Retreat 2k13).

As great as the past three and a half years have been, I cannot wait for the next 70 years of our friendship. I know there will be more ups and downs, more long nights, more laughs and tears (more by me, obviously), more success and failures, more shared birthdays!        I cannot wait to see you develop beyond Sister Prez – remember, I predicted “CEO of the World.” I know you are going to do great things, and I cannot wait to be your friend through it all, bringing you back down to Earth.

               Love you to the crescent moon and back – I am so happy that three and a half years ago we both chose Tri Delta, because it gave me my best friend.

Xoxo

Jules"

Ps. remember these three things, 1. You are too busy building your empire to deal with all the crap, 2. I will be living in your guesthouse when you make it big and 3. I’m always just a phone call away!

Letters to Molly

"Molly,

You have been the best grand big I could ever asked for.  I was a little scared of you last year; however, now you are anything but intimidating.  I have learned so much from you in these past few months, and I can’t imagine what Tridelta will be like without you.  This semester has flown by so fast, and I can not believe you are already graduating! I can’t decide what I am going to miss more: chatting with you in the dining room in an attempt to not do school work, asking for advice, or seeing you dance around dressed as a Christmas tree at Christmas in Dixie.  I already constantly talk to all of my friends about how much I’ll miss you when you leave, so you better come back to visit me!

DL, 

Hannah Starkey "

"Molly,

It's been one heck of a ride. Thanks for putting up with me these past few years. Who knew little freshman us would make it this far.  I can't imagine my college experience without you. Cheers to dachshunds, scuba diving  costumes and fuzzy towel wraps. I know you're gonna kill the real world and I can't wait to watch. 

Love you more than you love 'Doba,

                                  Shelby"

Letters to Bridget

      

 "Bridget,

You have always been a “go-getter” which is why I think you and I became such good friends to begin with. You’re driven and motivated and have the world at your fingertips. I’m not sure how I was so lucky to find a friend like you in college but I’m thankful I did. From celebrating your 21^st in Charleston, stealing t-shirts from the SAE house at Vanderbilt, and you asking what part of Virginia we were in while in a cab in Lexington, Kentucky, it is always entertaining with you. You are a true and loyal friend and have always been there whenever I needed to vent about something, even if it’s stupid or completely pointless. I still don’t think it has really hit me yet that you’re graduating, but I sure am going to miss you. I can’t wait to see where life takes you though because I know you’re going to do amazing things! You are going to be one of those friends I can count on forever. I love you Bridg, Congrats! 

Love,

Kenny"

                                                                                                                  

"BB,

I can’t believe you’re graduating. Okay, I can totally believe you’re graduating but I can’t believe it’s actually here. I am constantly in awe of everything you have accomplished and will further accomplish, your resume actually intimidates me. You are one of my best friends and it’s going to be a long semester without you. Even though you’ll be killin it wherever you are, I am going to miss you dreadfully. Gourmet shop, Tridelt brunch, and Cotton Gin aren’t going to be the same. Even though both of us were so busy during the week, we always found time to meet up and fill each other in-one of us always left jaw-dropped. You were always up to trying something new with me (even though we still haven’t used that Groupon for Craft and Draft) and that’s going to be one of the things I miss the most about you. Columbia is seriously going to change. I’m also going to miss your laugh and sassy ‘bye’ attitude. I’ve learned a lot from you that I don’t think you ever realized. The way you hold your standards towards every aspect of life has persuaded me also to hold my standards way higher and to keep pushing even when I want to give up. You’ve helped shape me into the person I am this senior year and I will forever be grateful for that. I love you and I can’t wait to see where you end up, hopefully married to the Wolf of Wallstreet like your superlative says. 

Love, 

Camille"