How can students contact you?

Students can contact me by completing this form. Feel free to ask me any questions about my experiences as a transfer student at UConn!

Tell us about yourself. 

I love playing with my dog Rocket, who’s an English Springer Spaniel. I’ve had English Springer Spaniels my whole life, but Rocket is definitely the craziest and most energetic dog my family has ever owned. I am completely obsessed with bubble tea, enjoy hanging out with friends, and have a twin sister who goes to college in New Orleans. I work as an administrative assistant on campus in the Anthropology department in order to fund my bubble tea addiction. When I’m not in class, at work, or in a club meeting, I love working out at the gym, doing laps in the pool, or watching a movie with friends.

What is your favorite spot on campus?

I really like the Biology/Physics building as both a study spot and a place to socialize with friends. The large open lobby is a great place to get work done, and I really like looking at all of the things in the exhibits. It’s the perfect mix of being quiet enough for me to be able to focus on my work, but not too quiet where you wouldn’t be able to have a meeting with a study group. The Up & Atom Café downstairs has all the snacks I need to keep me focused while I’m working, and is a great place to grab lunch with a friend!

What do you love most about being a UConn student?

I really love the school spirit and sense of community here at UConn. Sitting in Gampel in a sea of navy blue really proves how united and supportive this community is. My first UConn basketball game was one of my most memorable experiences here. Going to the soccer games with my parents and all of their friends from their time at UConn proved to me how long these connections that you build here can last. The school spirit isn’t only visible at the sports games; you can see UConn pride every day on campus. The community is always willing to rally around its members. Students are always so willing to support each other, which makes me so proud to be a Husky!

What is your best advice for a UConn transfer student?

When I was transitioning to UConn, I was really worried about meeting people. Even though I’m from Connecticut, not a lot of people from my high school attend UConn, so I was very concerned with how I was going to form connections with new people. My best advice would be to make sure you’re always ready to put yourself out there. It may be intimidating - I know I was really scared at first - but the best way to meet people is to talk to them! Whether it’s introducing yourself to your neighbors in your dorm, striking up a conversation with someone you’re sitting next to in class, or joining a club you’re interested in, there are so many ways to meet people. There are so many other ways to get involved, these were just a couple of tips that worked well for me. UConn has so many resources to offer, and you should take full advantage of all of them! By putting yourself out there, you can start to build a support system and find your community within UConn.