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FINDING YOUR WAY: HOW TO MAKE THE BEST OUT OF BEING A TRANSFER STUDENT

Harmony Walker Student Contributor, Southern University and A&M College
This article is written by a student writer from the Her Campus at SUBR chapter and does not reflect the views of Her Campus.

The first day I stepped onto Southern University campus, I felt like a freshman all over again—only this time everyone had their own friend groups, routines, and already greatly involved on campus. Being a transfer student can come with its pros and cons, but it doesn’t have to be a difficult adjustment. Being a first-time transfer student, here is a 4-step guide for my fellow transfer students to help you navigate your way and make the best of your college years at your new school: 

  1. Follow Your Schools Socials: Before your first day on campus make sure to follow all your school’s main social media pages and any organization pages you want to join, so you can stay up to date with interest meeting dates and any events on campus. Most schools use Instagram to stay in touch with their students. 
  1. Attend Events: It is important to attend any event hosted during orientation or events throughout the semester. These events can help you get familiar with the different buildings around your school and also a good way to network with your peers and getting to know the organizations on campus.  
  1. Networking: Networking plays a very important role in college. It helps you build your resume, create those study groups, and build bonds with others around you. It is important to have those meetings with your advisors and professors by getting to know them. Make sure that you are new to the campus; sometimes they are willing to guide you in the right direction and find the right people. 
  1. Don’t Stress: Being new to campus can cause a lot of anxiety, but it is important not to stress yourself out and give yourself grace. You won’t get everything right on the first try, so try not to be hard on yourself. Always ask questions and ask for help when you need it; there are plenty of resources for you. 

Being a transfer student can be tough at first, but overtime things will get easier. It is important to know that you are not alone on this journey, and many people have felt the same way you have felt. As long as you keep these 4 steps into consideration, your transfer journey will be quite a success! 

Harmony Walker

SUBR '28

Hey! My name is Harmony Walker and I am sophomore Biology Pre-Med Major with a minor in Chemistry at Southern University and Agricultural & Mechanical College. I’m from Plaquemine, Louisiana. I currently serve in the writing committee and can’t wait to express my creativity through my articles and I hope you all enjoy them! Im an upcoming content creator on TikTok and YouTube also and hope to use my platform to highlight HerCampus and my University as well. I love to cook,workout, and travel, so be on the lookout for some articles based around those topics! I chose Her Campus because it is the definition of women empowerment and showcased a sisterhood as we grow together as writers, college students, and as content creators. Being a transfer student I was scared to join organizations but HerCampus made me feel comfortable since the beginning and I can’t wait to build stronger bonds as the years go on and even in the future be the voice to help others join this organization. I’m so excited to be apart of this organization and can’t wait to see what’s in store for the future of being apart of this organization. Be on the lookout out for some of my articles! P.S don’t forget to follow my socials so that you can give me your inputs on my articles !