With Informal Recruitment fast approaching, it seems appropriate to profile a Greek President! Her Campus Oxy’s Campus Celebrity this week is Aliza Goldsmith, president of Delta Omicron Tau Sorority. Born and raised in the San Fernando Valley of Los Angeles, Aliza never thought she’d go to a school so close to home but she says that she couldn’t be happier with her decision.
And she has certainly made use of her time here. Now a senior, this Politics major has spent her four years here as a major part of the student government, serving as a First-Year Senator, Sophomore Senator and Funding Chair, and ASOC President in her junior year. She also was an O-Team leader, on O-Core this year, Delta’s treasurer and has worked with NPP and the ICC. Being involved on campus has greatly influenced her time at Oxy and her plans for the future. “Being a part of student government taught me things that I could have never learned in the classroom, and I got a clear picture of how politics actually work,” says Aliza, “I’m not sure exactly what I’ll end up doing, but I love working with people, and I hope to influence policy somehow.” For now she hopes to get a Master’s in Public Policy and that her degree will further shape her plans.
This year she decided to move away from Oxy’s political organizations to focus on her friends, her academics, and other interests – one of course being Delta. Aliza was one of those who came to Oxy never thinking they’d go Greek, but Delta has become a huge part of her life and she’s loved every moment of it. What she’s loved most is the strong sense of community within and between the Greek organizations. “I think that Oxy Greek life has been a wonderful way to meet new friends, network with and support other student leaders, and give some meaning and tradition to my Oxy experience, she says, “Being a part of an organization that is 110 years old gives me a deep sense of where I belong on campus, and gives me an opportunity to learn about Oxy’s past from a unique perspective.”
With her last year here steadily coming to a close she is truly feeling the love for Oxy and hopes others feel the same. If they are fortunate enough to have more time left on campus, she hopes they appreciate Oxy for all it has to offer. “I can’t even think about May, because I am so sad to leave this wonderful community…When I leave Oxy, I plan to apply our mission statement to my future endeavors, striving for excellence, valuing a strong sense of community, fighting for equity, and always incorporating service, or solidarity work, into my life.”
Have you worked with Aliza in any organizations? Do you love her as much as HC Oxy does? Comment below and let us know what you think!