Alpha Theta Phi Chapter - Phi Theta Kappa - LaGuardia Community College

“My first steps into PTK” by Fatou Kiné Thiam As a new student at LaGuardia, I was looking for something special that will help me volunteer and be involved on campus. I also wanted to find a program that helps students grow, acquire knowledge and have lots of sharing and fun. So one day, while browsing on one of the computers at the College Discovery program office, I saw a student wearing a t-shirt with the words “Phi Theta Kappa” and on the back, “Honor Society.” I said, “excuse me what is this on your t-shirt about?” As always I love asking questions and starting conversations and he replied: “Oh, it’s the honor society at Laguardia”. Then I continued, “do you know how can I be a member of it”. He told me what building number to go to and also suggested that I talk to my counselor at the College Discovery about the program and ways of getting in. Right after the end of the discussion, I sent an email to my counselor asking her to put me in contact with the Phi Theta K...

By Swekchha Luitel Every morning, I wake up with a brand new to-do-lists to check off by the end of the day. Most of the times, I rush out of my bed with not enough time to be thankful for having another beautiful day. I get started with my work even before I sip my morning tea. Honestly, I enjoy the rush and the enthusiasm of doing well in my academics. Being a member of the honor society, we attend every class and give our hundred percent on all of it. However, sometimes we forget that getting good grade is not the only thing where we should give our best at. There are several things around us that need our attention and it is important for us to feel that responsibilities, especially towards the community. As honor students, it is our responsibility to ask this question to ourselves. How will our education, moreover our GPA, will contribute towards our community? I feel privilege to have such opportunities, and I also do feel glad to be able to come out good e...

By Pema T hinle Mahatara Khamba   Glossophobia, an anxiety to speak in public was something that I have been battling with since my high school. Even speaking with people, I already know used to get me seriously nervous. Long story short,   public speaking is one of the biggest fears I ever had in my life. However, as every morning rises terminating the darkness of the night with its sunlight, I learned to overcome my phobia through all the experience I had and events I have been to, throughout my life. One of the most significant events that contributed in motivating me to be outspoken would be the New York regional conference.        In October 19, 2017, I along with my officers’ team and advisors went to the Westchester to participate in the New York regional conference. This conference was collaboratively hosted by the local PTK chapters of LaGuardia community college and Westchester community college. As the officer team of the ...

By Savita Jagrup Are you someone who questions what else do Phi Theta Kappa offer besides Scholarships and great transfer opportunities? Well I would like to share my experience with all of you that would change that thinking. Phi Theta Kappa has the ability to leave you with an experience that you will always remember. October 12 through 14 the 2018 New York Reginal Convention Honors in Action Conference was held at White Plains. The most rewarding experience PTK members can ever experience is getting very involved and get to go to conferences. We co-hosted the conference with Westchester Community College and it was a privallaged moment to have the opportunity to sit amongst well- known professors, PTK members from different chapters and PTK alumnus. I consider myself very lucky to be a PTK member because I was put in a room that was filled with stories that involves both failures and successes. I was given an opportunity that I never thought would have happened ...