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: Anambra, Nigeria

Degree: History (PhD)

How did you hear about Chi Alpha?

I heard about Chi Alpha through a fellow Nigerian classmate who connected me with Pastor Kudzai, and ever since then, I have remained with Chi Alpha.

What does Chi Alpha mean to you?

Chi Alpha has helped me spiritually, emotionally, and in my leadership and interpersonal relationships. Through Chi Alpha, I have received divine teachings, sermons, and discipleship that have truly transformed my soul and mind. Furthermore, as a Christ-centered organization that caters to the spiritual and physical welfare of campus students, Chi Alpha has given me the opportunity to meet students from various nations and walks of life.

Hometown: Harare, Zimbabwe

Degree: Masters in Social Work

How did you hear about Chi Alpha?

I heard of Chi Alpha through Pastor Kudzai during the Office of Intl’s Students Coffee Hour.

What is Chi Alpha for you?

Chi Alpha for me is a family that l never thought l would have meet when l came to Carbondale for my studies. It has contributed significantly in my spiritually journey and my relationship with God and people.

Hometown: Bangalore, India

Degree: Finance (PhD)

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: Chennai, Tamilnadu, India

Degree: University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign, Ph.D. in Agricultural and Applied Economics.

How did you hear about Chi Alpha?

I heard about it through my home church, Calvary Campus Church. I wish I knew about it when I was in school.

What is Chi Alpha for you?

It's a campus ministry that trains students to be missional in their everyday life, as Jesus said in Acts 1:8. and 1 Peter 2:9.