Major: Biology, Health, and Society

Hometown: Allentown, Pennsylvania

Where did you transfer from? Stony Brook University

Why did you choose to transfer to the University of Michigan? Michigan is very welcoming and has so many opportunities. While visiting Michigan during an Admitted Transfer Student Day, I talked to Transfer Student Ambassadors about their experience, and all of them were so excited about Michigan and happy to talk with me. The students here are so innovative and active in the university, and they inspire me to think bigger and challenge myself. 

Based on your personal experience, what is the one thing you want to tell new transfer students? Before transferring, talk to current students about their experience. Ask lots of questions and really get a feel for the campus culture. Then, once you get to campus, talk to students some more. I have met so many people just introducing myself to the people next to me in lecture. 

How did you make friends and meet other students on campus? I looked at Maize Pages before I got to campus to look for clubs that I was interested in. Maize Pages is a website with a list of clubs and organizations on campus. By searching the Maize Pages first, I started following clubs on social media to get updates on meeting dates and to get an idea of what clubs to look for at Festifall. Festifall is a huge tabling event on campus in which clubs and organizations represent themselves. It’s a great way to meet new clubs and get involved. 

What is your favorite part about being an LSA transfer student? LSA is so broad, so I meet people from so many different majors and career paths. There are so many opportunities to get involved in study groups, entrepreneurship, personal projects, career building, research and so so so much more.   

What do you know now that you wish you’d known before transferring to the University of Michigan? I did not know that I could get mentoring through the Transfer Student Center while I was applying. 

Why did you choose your specific major(s)? I love learning about biological concepts, and I wanted to supplement the technical science with courses that teach me how the science  is being applied to real policy and people. In this major, I can learn about both sides– the cool technical details as well as the big picture that demonstrates why it matters. My major includes courses that dive into biochemistry as well as courses in public health and environmental policy.