SISTERHOOD EVENTS
From smaller events like karaoke nights and cooking yummy treats together, to day long adventures at theme parks and city-wide scavenger hunts that led to a day spent on a summer camp’s gorgeous lake, every chance we get to spend quality time with one another makes our sisterhood grow even stronger. AEPhi's sisterhood is one where you will never fail to feel supported and appreciated because there will always be someone there to make you smile on a bad day, spend hours with you at the library so you don’t stress alone, help you find the courage to get involved in the things you love, and most of all, make you
feel at home.
SISTERS' MESSAGES
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Dahlia, MC '24
I love being a part of AEPhi because it feels like home. From the moment I joined, I’ve felt an incredible connection with every girl I’ve met. Everyone is so kind, welcoming, and genuinely funny, which makes it easy to feel comfortable and at home. I always look forward to spending time with my sisters, and I’m so excited for all the upcoming events that will bring us even closer! Being in AEPhi is truly special, and I’m so grateful to be a part of such an amazing sisterhood!
Alyssa, MC '25
From the moment I joined AEPhi, I knew I had found my forever home. Everyone is always so welcoming and cares so much for one another. Going to the house always brightens my day, and I love being surrounded by so many genuine, uplifting, fun, and supportive people.
Each and every girl contributes something special to our chapter, creating an environment where everyone feels seen, valued, and comfortable. The friendships, support, and sense of belonging I have found here has given me a sisterhood for life and truly couldn’t imagine college without it.
Rebekah, MC '23
AEPhi has truly been such an important part of my college experience. Every day I am met with genuine support and love from the women of Alpha Tau, and I know that I can always count on them to brighten my day. Our house has become a home away from home and it is bittersweet to know that I only have one more year here. I will always be grateful to be a part of this sisterhood!
SISTERHOOD TRADITIONS
PADDLE PARTY
Paddle Party is one of our most cherished Alpha Epsilon Phi traditions. Each little sister creates a personalized mosaic paddle for her big sister as a heartfelt thank-you for her love, guidance, and support. With help from their GBigs, Littles spend weeks designing and crafting these meaningful pieces, creating special memories and strengthening Pham bonds along the way. At Paddle Party, the entire chapter gathers with their Phams to celebrate and reveal each paddle. The area is filled with excitement, gratitude, and love as sisters share in this special moment together. These beautiful works of art become lifelong keepsakes that serve as lasting reminders of the friendships and memories that make AEPhi so special.​
SISTERHOOD TRIP
One of our favorite sisterhood traditions is our annual fall theme park trip! Each year, we alternate between spending the day at Disney and Universal, giving sisters the opportunity to make unforgettable memories together outside of Gainesville. We load up the buses bright and early and spend the day riding roller coasters, taking photos, and enjoying quality time with one another. Whether we're exploring new attractions or revisiting our favorite rides, the trip always brings sisters closer together. There is something truly special about experiencing the magic of a theme park alongside hundreds of your best friends. It is a day filled with laughter, adventure, and memories that last long after the semester ends.
SPRING BRUNCH
Each spring, we come together for our Annual Sisterhood Brunch, a cherished tradition dedicated to celebrating our graduating seniors. This special event gives the chapter an opportunity to reflect on the memories, friendships, and accomplishments that have shaped each senior's AEPhi experience. Sisters gather to share stories, express gratitude, and honor the lasting impact our seniors have had on the chapter. The brunch serves as a meaningful reminder of the lifelong bonds formed within Alpha Epsilon Phi and the legacy each graduating class leaves behind. While it is bittersweet to say goodbye, it is also a celebration of everything our seniors have achieved and the exciting chapters that await them after graduation.