Name: Amy Nichols

Hometown: West Hartford, CT

Major: Psychology; Urban History & Education Policy

Career Aspiration: I’m hoping to attend graduate school for public policy and social work, after which I want to spend time in the field as a researcher and community organizer.  Eventually, I aspire to work on legislation as a staff member to a Congressional Subcommittee (Children & Families) or work on funding allocations for the Dept. of Health and Human Services.

Greek Chapter: Delta Gamma, Beta Nu Chapter

Why did you decide to become Greek? I wanted to be part of a group of women who are similarly motivated and inspired to impact the campus community and work to set and achieve scholastic and professional goals.  When I went though FMR, I was really impressed by the women I met, both in my house and in others. 

What is your best Greek memory? My best Greek memories are actually outside of our major events and programs; my favorite memories are times when I’ve been able to come to the house and spend time with my sisters.  House dinners are also memorable; every fall we do a Thanksgiving potluck dinner—everyone cooks and eats together.  Yum!

What has been your favorite Greek event at Carnegie Mellon? Why? Carnival! Building booth is one of the best experiences of Greek Life… some of my favorite memories as a member of my sorority are from Move On and the final hours of booth building; As stressful and hectic as both of those times were, getting through it as a house felt incredible!

How has being Greek prepared you in life? Being a member of the Greek community has been both challenging and rewarding; as a leader, it has helped me learn to balance and address the unique interests of members of the group in order to build a stronger community.  In any life experience, from experiences with peers to the workplace, this is essential skill in order to create a positive and rewarding working environment for all involved.