Major: English Language and Literature
Minor: Law, Justice, and Social Change
Hometown: Portage, Michigan
Where did you transfer from? Kalamazoo Valley Community College
Why did you choose to transfer to the University of Michigan?
I decided to transfer to the University of Michigan because there is a plethora of resources for students on the pre-law track to utilize. I am interested in attending law school after college, and receiving access to these resources was important to me as I wanted to gain knowledge about the different sectors lawyers can work in the legal field.
Based on your personal experience, what is the one thing you want to tell new transfer students?
One thing I would advise new transfer students to do is to get involved in clubs, organizations, or extracurriculars as early as their first semester on campus. As transfer students, we don’t have much time on campus to explore these resources available to us. It is important to take advantage of these resources to build connections. Being able to take the initiative in these will also help you learn to practice reaching out to those in charge of operations. Hence, I strongly encourage new transfer students to be proactive and pursue their plans to fulfill their interests instead of waiting for it to happen.
How did you make friends and meet other students on campus?
I meet other students on campus by attending events that interest me. That is where and how I met my best friends. You can find lots of events happening every day on campus at the Happening @ Michigan page. You will find all kinds of events offered each week on campus on the page and meet students with similar interests at these events.
What is your favorite part about being an LSA transfer student?
My favorite part about being an LSA transfer student is the transferability of the material I learn in my courses across various disciplines. I learned about Freud and his theories in my intro to psych course, and in my Theory Mess course in the English department, I studied Freud by analyzing texts he had written. I love how transferable course material can be across various departments in the College of LSA. It is amazing how the content you learn can be applicable to your previous and current courses, and possibly develop into a subject you research in the future.
What do you know now that you wished you knew before transferring to the University of Michigan?
I wish that I had reached out to my advisors in the English department to explore the possibility of double majoring when I started at U-M. My major is a very flexible program that offers a lot of space to fit another degree program in my schedule. Although not required, majoring in more than one program can provide you with even more knowledge and skills post-graduation, making you a more desirable candidate for jobs or internships. Unfortunately, I only had enough semesters left to begin taking classes for my minor and not another degree. I would highly suggest reaching out to your advisors to begin planning your schedule to double major if it is something you are debating or interested in.
Why did you choose your specific major(s)?
I have always had a strong background in English classes as early as the start of my high school career. I enjoy reading fiction and writing in my free time. I love to analyze and study various forms of literature from around the world, too. I felt majoring in the program would sharpen and strengthen my existing skills and it has been a wonderful experience so far. I have found ways to improve my writing abilities and reading comprehension of difficult texts from different centuries. Both of these skills are necessary for success in law school as well. Hence, I combined my interests and future career goals by making the decision to major in English Language & Literature.
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