Hometown: Harare, Zimbabwe

Degree: SIUC, Dual MA in Mass Communication and Media Arts and Curriculum Instruction.

How did you hear about Chi Alpha? I first heard about Chi Alpha from a student who was member of Chi Alpha.

What is Chi Alpha for you? Chi Alpha has been a lifeline for me. I can’t imagine life without it. Chi Alpha has been a home away from home for me and God used it to anchor my faith. My Chi Alpha group is more than an organization; it has been my family.

Hometown: Chiba, Japan

Degree: SIUC. Master’s in Linguistics

How did you hear about Chi Alpha? I heard about XA from the Japanese Bible study (a one of the small groups in XA) first.

What is Chi Alpha for you? Chi Alpha is a big global family to pursue Jesus with and where I continue to grow as a disciple of Jesus and as a person.

Hometown: Lima, Peru

Degree: SIUC, Master in Business Administration

How did you hear about Chi Alpha? It was through the Office of International Students. Chi Alpha opened their doors for me to stay at their international house while I was in my first year as a grad student.

What is Chi Alpha for you? It is my family. It is where I met Jesus, got transformed by His love and where I learned what life is about.

Hometown: Bangalore, India

Degree: SIUC, Masters in Finance

How did you hear about Chi Alpha? At the heights of being homesick in August 2015, Chi Alpha met me on the campus of Bradley University, and ministered to me during the welcome events planned off-campus for students.

What is Chi Alpha for you? Chi Alpha is family and community for me! Their Christ centered way to love, share, care, and pray helped me at my point of need. XA transformed me from being selfish to serve, from struggle to success, and from fear to freedom.

Hometown: Collison IL

Degree: SIUC, Bachelors in International Studies

How did you hear about Chi Alpha? Before coming to college, I prayed to find a great church. I didn’t see any churches that I could connect with on SIU’s website, so I looked at Christian RSO’s. I found Chi Alpha on SIU’s Presence Clubs and RSO’s website and loved its Biblical values and beliefs.

What is Chi Alpha for you? Chi Alpha truly taught me what it means to be a part of the body of Christ. It’s a family that helps you grow in your relationship and walk with God. It’s so much more!

Hometown: Nassau, The Bahamas

Degree: SIUC, Bachelors in Electrical Engineering Technology

How did you hear about Chi Alpha? I heard about Chi Alpha from my parents, but was welcomed by grant price and Pastor Kudzai into the XA small group that met outside at JALC.

What is Chi Alpha for you? Chi Alpha for me is bridge that as i walk on it I grow in my faith, become a leader and fellowship with others, while having fun as a ministry.

Hometown: Carbondale, IL

Degree: BFA (Art Studio degree) and MPA (Masters Public Administration) from SIUC.

How did you hear about Chi Alpha? Chi Alpha meetings are always announced in our Calvary Campus Church meetings.

What is Chi Alpha for you? Chi Alpha is a way to meet and make friends with SIU students.