For recent Sam M. Walton College of Business graduate Alexandra Kosmitis, college was about balancing education and extracurricular activities. When Kosmitis wasn’t in class pursuing her accounting degree, she was active in her sorority, Zeta Tau Alpha, serving as chapter president and, later, Panhellenic president for University of Arkansas Greek Life.
When Kosmitis moved from her Pine Bluff home to the University of Arkansas, she knew what she wanted to study. “I knew I wanted to do business before I came to school, and I knew the Walton College had a good program.” She said the Walton College core curriculum gave her a taste of each major branch of study, which helped her find out what fit her best. “When I got through the big four subject areas, I decided I didn’t really like marketing, information systems, or economics, but I liked accounting,” she said.
Kosmitis said she also knew she wanted to be a part of the Greek system. She rushed Zeta Tau Alpha her freshman year and later served as chapter president. She also served as step team co-captain with her fellow senior Zetas at the 2010 Sprite Step Show. Her team won the grand prize: $100 thousand for scholarships and education. “It was a really great experience.” There was, however, a bit of controversy over their win. Two days after the competition, another team, Alpha Kappa Alpha from Indiana, was named co-champion. Kosmitis said that didn’t cheapen the victory, though, and the Zetas got to keep all of their prize money.
Kosmitis said she has really enjoyed her time in Fayetteville. “I really like the University. It’s been a good experience.” Her favorite part: “The people I’ve met, especially in the Walton College. You get so close to them because you have those four core classes together and, in your major, you have classes with the same people, so you really get to know other people really well.”
Kosmitis has graduated from the Walton College, but she will return to campus in fall 2010 to attend the University of Arkansas School of Law. “I’ve always wanted to go to law school. My aunt is a lawyer, so I’ve shadowed her before. Also, the summer after my freshman year, I interned with Judge Jody Dennis in Pine Bluff and I liked it a lot,” she said.
