Her Campus had a chance to chat with this week’s ‘Greek of The Week’, Arianna Thomas. This Fredericksburg, Virginia native is also a Spring 2016 initiate of the Gamma Theta Chapter of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc. She is also a proud member of the NAACP.
HC: What’s the best part about being Greek?
AT: Being able to serve the community. At a young age I was always taught to give back to others, so it’s very rewarding when I’m able to do that.
HC: Is Greek life popular back home?
AT: Not at all. Where I grew up it wasn’t something that was common. I do have a long line of Greeks in my family, from AKAs to Ques.
HC: How has Greek Life influenced your dating life?
AT: I don’t think it’s really influenced my dating life at all.
HC: Do you feel like it’s difficult to date, now that you are Greek?
AT: Not really, I feel like I was the same person before I joined this organization. Being Greek shouldn’t change who you are as a person.
HC: What’s the best thing about having line sisters?
AT: I think it’s the fact that I have people that I can always lean on. I have younger and older sisters but I gained even more sisters.
HC: Who are you outside of being, Ariana the AKA?
AT: I’m just a very laid back person and I think that I’m pretty nice… I’m just myself (laughs).
HC: What would your advice be to other people who aspire to be like you?
AT: I would tell anyone to be themselves. Don’t lose yourself in trying to become someone you’re not.
HC: What’s the funniest memory you’ve had with your line sisters?
AT: I feel like all of our memories are funny to be completely honest. Just being able to spend quality time with them and getting to know them on a deeper level is the best.
HC: How authentic do you feel Greek Life is on Hampton’s campus?
AT: I mean it has its moments , but every campus is different when it comes to Greek Life. I feel like we all have our differences but at the end of the day we can come together and be unified.