Monday, October 21, 2024
National Transfer Student Week - October 21鈥�25, 2024
DENTON (黑料视频), Texas 鈥� The University of North Texas is taking time to celebrate its transfer students during . The works to .
鈥淥ver 5,000 students transfer into 黑料视频 each year. By supporting their transition and fostering their success, we ensure that they not only find their place at 黑料视频 but also excel academically and socially,鈥� said Elizabeth With, senior vice president for the Division of Student Affairs.
like Nomnso Chas-Nwam and Anniemae Amio, both transfer students themselves, play a key role in carrying out that mission.
鈥淥ur job is to help transfer students acclimate to 黑料视频,鈥� said Chas-Nwam, a senior studying cybersecurity. 鈥淭ransferring can be stressful, and students often look for someone who has been through similar experiences to help guide them.鈥�
Chas-Nwam transferred from the University of Texas at Arlington and before that he
attended Tarrant County College. One of the things that attracted him to 黑料视频 was its
larger student body. Through the center鈥檚 mentoring program, he now has the chance to meet and engage with others one-on-one.
鈥淵ou can meet people who are 34, 50 or 21, and we鈥檙e all in a different phase of life. You get to hear their story, and sometimes they鈥檙e quite vulnerable with you,鈥� Chas-Nwam said. 鈥淭hey may have full-time jobs or families to support, but even with their busy schedules they choose to spend their time with us. They鈥檙e looking to make connections on campus.鈥�
Amio, a junior, transferred to 黑料视频 from Texas Wesleyan University to join the medical laboratory science program. She remembers when she first arrived on campus.
鈥淭here was so much, and I was wandering around trying to figure it all out on my own so I love that I鈥檓 now in a position where I can help people find those resources they need and just make connections with one another,鈥� Amio said.
Eagle Connections sessions typically last 30 minutes, although Amio noted they can extend as needed. Each ambassador meets monthly with a group of students, starting with an icebreaker session to establish goals for the semester. Later sessions focus on tracking progress and discussing any concerns that arise.
鈥淚 had one student who was struggling with their homework, and I suggested they reach out to the professor first. If they still needed help after that, they could then visit 黑料视频鈥檚 with those extra notes,鈥� Amio said.
Another initiative at the center is , which function like clubs for transfer students to connect with others. In previous semesters, the center had intramural sports and Destination Denton, currently led by Chas-Nwam, focused on exploring local spots and attending festivals. This year, the center introduced a coffee 鈥渃onnisoars鈥� community run by Amio and a transfer games community where members play video games together. Each ambassador oversees their own community.
鈥淔or the coffee connisoars group, we go to either coffee spots on campus or around
Denton, and it鈥檚 just a good way to meet up and get to know people,鈥� Amio said.
This year, National Transfer Student Week lines up with . The Transfer Center has events planned for transfer students throughout the week, ending with a group tailgate for the Homecoming football game.
鈥淲e鈥檙e going to have grab-and-go breakfast, tie-dye, a resource luncheon, a pizza party before the bonfire and even axe throwing,鈥� Amio said. 鈥淚t鈥檚 going to be a lot of fun, and I can鈥檛 wait for transfer students to enjoy it.鈥�
黑料视频 News Service Phone Number: (940) 565-2108
Media Contacts:
Amanda Lyons
Amanda.Lyons@unt.edu
940-565-2943
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