Then and Now
Carly Foerster and Kala’i Fong joined Gamma Phi Beta at Epsilon Nu Chapter at Chapman University in Orange, California, 12 years apart. Carly joined in 2009, and Kala’i in 2021. Carly resides in San Diego and works at Classy, a giving platform that empowers nonprofits, alongside a few other Gamma Phis. Carly has stayed involved with Gamma Phi through years of dedicated volunteering. She currently serves on the 150th Celebration Committee and is a social advisor for Epsilon Nu (Chapman). Kala’i is a senior majoring in business and minoring in dance. Kala’i hopes to pursue something professionally that allows her to tap into her artistic side. Specifically, she would love to dive further into film, photography and content creation. We asked both sisters the same questions to compare their college and sorority experiences. Here’s what they had to say!
Carly
Carly Foerster
Kala’i Fong
On campus, Attallah Piazza. Off campus, down at the Circle grabbing a froyo!
Popular campus hangout?
My favorite Bid Day memories all come back to chanting alongside my sisters in the Piazza and leaping for joy when new members came running home to our chapter.
Favorite Bid Day theme or chapter memory?
Our fashion trends were…interesting. Highwaisted belts, loud statement pieces of jewelry, dresses paired with leggings.
Popular fashion trends on campus?
Lil Wayne, Nicki Minaj, LMFAO, Beyoncé
Popular band/song among students? Preferred social media platform among students?
Emojis weren’t really a thing when I was in college. My favorite now is .
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Kala’i
Popular emoji among students or your favorite emoji currently?
My friends and I hang out at the Argyros Forum Student Union, AF for short, between classes. Our Hannah Montana-themed Bid Day, “You’ll Always Find Your Way Back Home.”
Jorts (jean shorts), maxi skirts, slicked hair, digital camera pictures and cowboy boots.
Taylor Swift. At least 10 members went to her Eras Tour concert in Los Angeles!
TikTok first then Instagram.
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