Sophia Schlager
New Orleans, LA
Tulane University
Activities & Involvement:
I truly threw myself into every opportunity I could at Tulane! I was a member of Phi Mu Delta, served on Tulane University Dance Marathon (TUDM) for four years (was the Overall Director this past year), represented TU as a Philanthropy Lab Ambassador for 2 years, held a student intern position in TU’s Office of Advancement, was a committee member for Seniors for the Tulane Fund, and engaged in multiple leadership conferences/workshops.
Honors & Achievements:
-TU Omicron Delta Kappa (ODK) Circle member; selected by TU faculty (34 out of 6,968 students) for leadership and academic excellence honor [serve as advisory council to Office of Vice President for Student Affairs)
-CACTUS (Community Action Council of Tulane University Students); won Best Student Organization Leader of the Year for my leadership with TUDM
-Awarded Leadership Medallion for demonstrating exemplary leadership capacity through campus involvements following the tenets of TU’s Leadership Framework
-Selected member of Phi Beta Kappa (PBK) Society – the oldest and most prestigious honor society in the United States recognizing academic excellence in the liberal arts and sciences
Future Plans:
I’m planning to follow my passion for philanthropy and go into the non-profit sector with fundraising/development!
Proudest Moments:
I’m most proud of how I really took advantage of every opportunity I could, and threw myself into the college experience, the TU community, and the culture in New Orleans. I’ve gained invaluable relationships, lessons, and experiences that not only helped me grow as a person but that I will cherish for the rest of my life.
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