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: Chicago, IL

Degree: SIUC, Bachelor’s in Forestry

How did you hear about Chi Alpha? I heard about Chi Alpha from my friend a few months before I went through a very difficult time. God knew I would need a spiritual family.

What is Chi Alpha for you? To me, Chi Alpha is family. We are a body of believers who are committed to each other and to pursuing Christ with everything we have in us.

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 is Chi Alpha for you? Chi Alpha has helped me spiritually, emotionally, and in my leadership and interpersonal relationships. Chi Alpha has truly transformed my soul and mind. Furthermore, Chi Alpha has allowed me to meet students from various nations and walks of life.

Hometown: Taylorville, IL

Degree: Bachelor’s in Architecture

How did you hear about Chi Alpha? I heard about Chi Alpha through my local pastors when they heard I was going to be studying at SIU.

What is Chi Alpha for you? Chi Alpha to me is like a little family. We have people from all over the world with many different backgrounds, and Chi Alpha is a place where we can get to know one another, build meaningful friendships, and grow together.

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.