In SDT, you'll find a place to grow, laugh, and thrive alongside an incredible group of women who inspire you to be your best self. We're a sisterhood built on kindness, authenticity, and shared moments that turn into lifelong memories. Every sister brings something unique to Sigma Delta Tau, and together, we create a community where everyone feels at home. We can't wait to welcome you into our circle and see all the amazing things you'll bring to it.
With open arms,
Sig Delt 🧸🩵
SISTER TESTIMONIALS
Regina on Community & Diversity in SDT…
I grew up in an international school where cultural diversity was part of everyday life, and I always expressed my Mexican, Paraguayan, and Italian identity. Joining Sigma Delta Tau gave me a new perspective by showing me that diversity goes beyond culture—it also includes religion, background, and individual experiences. In this sisterhood, I have been encouraged to share my own heritage with pride while also learning from the backgrounds of others. Despite our many differences, we are bound together by our commitment to service. Everyone, no matter their background, has faced hardship and wants to help those in need. As Community Service Director, I have organized soup kitchen volunteering, serving the local Morningside Heights community. Many sisters, including myself, talk about it as the highlight of their semester. I have found that my sisters are not only interested in learning about my culture and heritage, but they have also opened the door for me to learn from theirs. This exchange has shown me that we are all driven by the same dedication to serving our communities.
- Regina Blenda Ayala ‘27, 2025 Director of Community Service
Noa On joining sdt as an international student…
Coming from Ireland to Columbia, I wasn’t really sure what to expect for my college experience, let alone sorority life. It’s not something we have back home, and to be honest, I was a little nervous about it. But when I sat down for a coffee chat with a couple of sisters (one of whom even became my big), I felt completely at ease. I could tell they were more than just a sorority, they were a real community.
Deciding to join SDT was the best choice I could have made. It made my transition to a new country so much smoother and gave me a second family here. The friendships I’ve found are supportive, kind, and hilarious, making my time in New York feel like home. I am so grateful for the bonds I’ve made and can truly say joining SDT has been one of the most incredible parts of my college experience.
- Noa Zacks ‘28
Ellie on being a student athlete in sdt…
Joining SDT gave me another community on campus. As an athlete, I love my team and the bonds I created with my teammates, but I wanted to get more involved in the other aspects of campus life. Joining the chapter immediately opened my circle to many more people I am beyond lucky to have met and grown close to. My lineage has become my second family, and I always look forward to grabbing meals and catching up on our busy lives. The lifelong bonds I have created have been a special part of my time in the chapter, and I am beyond grateful to my siSDTers for welcoming me into the chapter with open arms and becoming lifelong friends!
- Ellie Taylor ‘26
eliana on the sisterhood she’s found…
Growing up with an older sister, I have experienced the magic and closeness of sisterhood for my whole life. When I joined SDT, I quickly realized that sisterhood extends far beyond family bonds—it’s about shared moments, both big and small. Through playing spikeball, creating bouquets, or gathering for weekly chapter meetings, every little event brings me that feeling of connection. Spending time with my lineage – whether it’s getting ready for formal, weekly dinners, or even just doing homework together – has shown me how deeply meaningful those moments can be. True sisterhood can often be hard to put into words, but I can confidently say that SDT has fostered a sisterhood that feels just as special as the one I grew up with.
- Eliana Weinsaft ‘27
emmy on joining as a sophomore…
Joining SDT as a sophomore transfer student was the best decision I have made at Columbia so far. SDT extended the warmest welcome to me — be that older sisters, sophomores in the pledge class above me, or girls in my member class. SDT gave me a space at Columbia that I could be authentically myself and find deep, meaningful friendships: it is a group of girls looking to connect on every level. My sisters are intelligent, poised, curious, hilarious, accepting, and above all kind. My big is truly my best friend in the world and the friends I have found have become family. There was no weirdness in finding my place in SDT, it was as if I had been there all along and it is absolutely where I was meant to be.
- Emmy Kahan ‘26
sofia on finding her place in leadership…
As a junior studying neuroscience and on the pre med class, I have found it very challenging to gain leadership experiences outside of medical opportunities and research that align with my more creative qualities and interests. Being in SDT since my freshman spring, I was able to become the DEI assistant and since then, I have moved up through leadership roles and am now proudly on the executive board as the VP DEI! I truly value the possibility within this sisterhood to not only hold a position and be responsible, accountable, and proactive, but I value the flexibility and mobility of the chapter and its positions. From being an assistant to being the Health and Wellness Director last academic year, and now the VP DEI, I have learned how to manage my workload and rigorous major with my values in advocacy and community building. Through the opportunities that SDT provides and my aspirations for medicine, I have been able to amplify underrepresented voices, celebrated diverse perspectives, and created a more inclusive community.
- Sofia Cruz ‘26, 2025 VP DEI
