By Isabel Callahan (Dec. ’21)
“Let me know if anyone needs help with their schedule!”
As I peered up at our sponsor from my spot on the hallway floor of Harwood’s basement, I had no idea just how generous his offer was. “How complicated could a schedule be?” I wondered. As my sponsor and I soon realized: for a transfer student, sometimes more complicated than expected!
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Transfer Students
Q&A With a Transfer Student
By Siena Swift ‘23
Transferring to a different college is a big decision. This week, I interviewed my friend and housemate, Lilly Haave, about her experience transferring from Barnard College to Pomona College. This interview has been lightly edited for length and clarity.
Q: Could you please introduce yourself?
A: My name is Lilly. I transferred from Barnard after my...
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Lessons from a Community College Transfer Student
By Blake Plante '19
It’s moments like sitting in front of a disheartened community college counselor when you realize how little is expected from you by this world. Don’t get me wrong. I met inspiring and encouraging people at community college, and it was their encouragement that gave me the confidence to aim high. But, like the motto of the TV show Community goes, if you g...
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