February 28, 2010 - by Shayna
Although
being highly involved on campus takes up a tremendous amount of ones time, it
is definitely all worth it in the end. From joining clubs and organizations on
campus, and being an RA, I have learned how to be more organized, manage my
time, etc. It has also enhanced my communication and leadership skills as well.
These qualities are necessary in order for a student to be successful in any
field they are going into after college. The best thing about all of this is
that it takes most people all four years of college to become extremely
involved on a campus, and I was able to do this in only two years, which is a positive way for transfer students to use their transfer experience to make them stand out from others. Transfer
students can use this fact to make them stand out amongst other candidates for
jobs, internships, etc., because if a student is able to become extremely
successful, and a known leader on campus after transferring to an institution,
then its obvious that they possess great qualities that will enable them to
succeed in any job, internship, etc. they decide to pursue. I promise you, if I
was able to become extremely involved on Adelphi’s campus, and stand out as one
of the leaders on its campus as well, than it is possible for you to do the
same thing. Transferring from one institution to another does not have to
hinder students, which many of them think it does, instead it can enable you to
develop your skills and give you opportunities that you would have never been
able to obtain if you did not transfer. From my experience I have learned that
everything you put your heart and soul into, whether it has tangible outcomes
or not, will benefit you in one way or another in the future. I have put my
heart and soul into Adelphi University, and I know if I did not transfer here I
would have restricted myself from succeeding as much as I have.
Also,
just to keep everyone updated, Adelphi gives out a president’s student
leadership award that is worth up to $1,000. This award goes to students on
Adelphi’s campus who possess leadership qualities, and through an immense
amount of hard work and dedication to the University have had a positive affect
on its future. This is just another example of how Adelphi truly recognizes the
hard work students put into clubs, organizations, etc., and how Adelphi is
looking to give back to those students in these hard economic times. I am
applying for this award, and I encourage any other students, transfer or not,
to do the same.
February 15, 2010 - by Shayna
Adelphi has a Pre-Professional staff that are willing to assist any Adelphi student who is interested in becoming a Lawyer, Doctor, etc. All one has to do is go to this office, which is located in Levermore, and discuss your future endeavors with one of the employees there. From there they will create a folder for you, and keep important documents, test scores, etc., within it. Also, after you have a folder in this office you automatically get added to their mailing list. This is extremely beneficial, because there are a tremendous amount of opportunities for students, and without being on this mailing list, students would never have the opportunity to apply for such things. I just recently received an email from the Pre-Professional staff informing me of a program called TRIALS. This program offers students the opportunity to attend a summer session at NYU, which consists of an intensive LSAT study course. This program not only gives students the opportunity to attend this course for free, but it pays students monetarily for all the work that they missed because of attending this program. I have applied for this program, and I have pasted below my personal statement from my application. Apply for every opportunity that comes your way, because you do not want to give up on an opportunity that may be able to enhance your life academically, and personally.
Shayna Farese
Adelphi University
shaynafarese@mail.adelphi.edu
(631) 255 0210
Trials Application Personal Statement
I transferred to Adelphi University in the Fall of 2008, and since then I have been donating all of my time and effort to be as involved, and successful, as I possibly can be there. I just recently became a Resident Assistant at Adelphi, and although it consumes quite a bit of my time, it is worth every minute. From this position I have been able to enhance my leadership skills, work closely with a large staff, oversee the Hall Council in my Residence Hall, enforce Residential Life rules and regulations, etc. I have developed an immense amount of skills from this position that will aid me in succeeding in my journey in becoming a great lawyer. Being a transfer student is something that is quite important to me, and I am very devoted to making the transition for new transfer students to Adelphi as easy as possible. I am a part of the Transfer Club on campus, which helps transfer students assimilate better into the Adelphi Community, and I am the President of the Tau Sigma National Transfer Honor Society, which recognizes transfer students who have achieved academic excellence.
Also, I am the Secretary of the Pre-Law Society in which we invite lawyers to come speak, so that the members get a feel for the demands of law school, and the pressures of succeeding as a lawyer. I am a Senator for my residence hall in the Student Government Association, and the organization is a major part of my life. We have weekly meetings, and reach out to the student body to best enhance their experience at Adelphi. We face a lot pertinent issues, such as, the budgets for all organizations on campus, student life and academics, the quality of teachers we expect to receive, and the future of Adelphi itself. Adelphi’s Academic’s Committee, Women’s Recognition Month Committee, are just few more organizations I am involved with.
Being highly involved is essential when being a part of a college community, because without students voicing their opinions, and trying to better their University, their needs will not be met. Besides being highly involved on campus, I am extremely focused on my education. I was on the Dean’s List at my previous school, (Eastern Connecticut State University), and am also on the Dean’s list at Adelphi University. When it comes to tests, homework, class discussions, etc., I am an overachiever, and am proud to admit it. I am not the student who can look over my notes before a test and get an A, I am the student who studies for hours, and works extremely hard to receive that A.
I work as a Hall Attendant in my residence hall, an office manager in my residence hall, and at Barnes and Noble Café. I have no other choice but to work these jobs because I struggle tremendously with paying for school. I am full time student, and donate the rest of my time to being involved on campus. To be accepted into the Trials Program would be life changing for me, it would give me the opportunity to further enhance my future, and all my hard work and devotion would mean even more to me than it already does. Ever since I was a child, my life goal was to become a lawyer; the legal system fascinates me, and the demanding lifestyle is one that I am excited to take on. Although this career is filled with an immense amount of pressure, and most do not make it through law school, I know that I will not stop until I am able to reach my goal. I am ready to take on all the hard work that awaits me, and being accepted into the Trials program would be the one thing that could help me fulfill my dreams of getting into law school, and becoming the great lawyer I know I can be.
February 07, 2010 - by Shayna
If you are the type of
person who currently strives to make a difference on Adelphi’s campus, or if
you feel as though this is the type student you want to become, then apply to
be a Resident Assistant. The day I found out that I received the RA position
was by far the most exciting and fulfilling moment in my life thus far. The
process of becoming an RA is quite competitive, but the only advice I could
give someone is to be YOURSELF. Do not try to be someone that you are not,
embrace who you are, and highlight the great qualities that you have to offer
to the RA position. There is no one type of person that is ideal for the job,
and the current RA staff is quite diverse when it comes to personalities and
hobbies, majors, clubs, etc., that RA’s are involved in. Many people are
skeptical to apply for the RA position because they feel as though it is going
to restrict them from having a social life on campus, and that it will build a
barrier between themselves and other students who live on campus, yet this is
far from the case. Becoming an RA actually had the opposite affect when it came
to my situation, because I developed a bigger social life after becoming an RA
then before I received the position. The RA staff at Adelphi is not just a
group of co-workers, and I know it sounds corny, but they are more like a
family. You spend part of your summer, winter break, and multiple long nights
bonding with one another, and you create moments that will last a lifetime. I
have made friends that I know I will keep in contact with for years to come,
and I know that I can always depend on them to be there for me, whether it is a
work issue, or a personal issue, and visa-versa. When it comes to building a
friendship with students that live on campus, becoming an RA can assist you in
doing this as well. If you are the type of person that enjoys helping fellow
students, then the RA job can give you this opportunity, and it can enable you
to build a variety of friendships with residents in the process. In my own
experience I was able to build friendships with a variety of my residents
simply from being the advisor of Hall Council. I met new people through this
process, and was able to host events and such in my residence hall in
conjunction with these residents and bond with them while doing so. The reason
I bring up this topic is because applications for the RA position are currently
out, and Adelphi students can pick these applications up in the Residential
Life Office in Earle Hall. If you always felt as though you wanted to become an
RA, or after reading this realized that this sounded as though this is
something that you would enjoy, then it does not hurt to fill out an
application and explore the opportunities that the RA position can offer you.
Do not hesitate to ask any questions.
January 31, 2010 - by Shayna
Spring 2010 has arrived! It
has been a long time since the last time I was able to blog and there are a few
things I want to catch up on. First off, I attended the Tau Sigma Transfer
Honor Society at the end of last semester and it was quite an experience. Even
though I am a part of the honor society and am currently the President, the
look on the new inductees faces made the experience one that I will never
forget. Whether it is a transfer honor society or any other academic honor society, one cannot deny
that attending these induction ceremonies and being praised for all of ones
hard work is a feeling that is somewhat unexplainable. It is a great feeling to
say the least, and it gives one a sense of accomplishment and hope towards
succeeding in all of their future endeavors. So to see this sense of happiness
shine through all of the new inductees faces was great, and I was extremely
happy to be a part of the entire experience. Although meeting the requirements
and joining these honor societies are quite an accomplishment in themselves,
there are other benefits to being a part of these organizations that many are
not aware of. After the induction there were appetizers and such served, and
this gave new members, faculty, and staff, the chance to mingle with one
another. I met a great number of new Tau Sigma members and they were all
extremely interested in joining more clubs and organizations on campus, and
becoming more involved with transfer students as a whole. Jenn McCabe was
there, who put the entire event together and truly deserves a great amount of credit
for all of her hard work with the induction and aiding transfer students on
Adelphi’s campus as a whole. Overall the ceremony was one to remember and it
was quite informative as well. The second thing I wanted to give updates on is
that Dean Kessler was also at the induction ceremony and I was able to speak to
him about a few ideas I had which could help meet the needs of transfer
students on Adelphi’s campus. He was ecstatic to hear
any input I was able to give him about my transfer experience and yearned to
know the problems transfer students face at Adelphi.
This reason in itself is
why I am proud to be a student at Adelphi University, because no matter how
high ones position is within the University they truly care about the students
and want to do anything to help them. At many other schools it would be
extremely farfetched for a student to be able to have these kind of
conversations with Deans, Presidents, etc. of Universities, simply because of
the size of the student body and because these individuals become detached from
the students, yet at Adelphi this is far from the case.
However, as I was saying, the most pertinent idea I discussed with him was to
create a Transfer Senator position within the Student Government Association.
He felt as though the idea was one that should be pushed further, so I have
decided to bring this up at the next student government meeting, and make it my
goal to implement this position within the SGA for this coming semester. I
would really appreciate it if readers could give me their opinion on this
topic, since it would help further my cause when bringing this up to the
Student Government Association cabinet members.
Work hard, find something
you’re passionate about, and don’t give up until you succeed.
December 06, 2009 - by Shayna
The best thing about
transferring is that it gives transfer students the opportunity to start fresh
at a new school. Just say your grades were not up the standards you wish they
were, and you rarely got involved on campus, transferring gives you the
opportunity to become the great student you always knew you could be! The
majority of college students get wrapped up in the partying lifestyle, and
although this may seem as though this is a good idea at the moment, and is not
as detrimental when handled in small doses, it can restrict people from really
making the most out of their college experience. If this sounds like you, and
this is not how you want to view yourself as a student, but you do not think
that the campus you are currently at is going to enable you to become that
student, then transfer! Every school has its positives and their negatives, yet
nobody should settle at a school that they do not feel is going to benefit them
in the future. If you want to be an active student who is involved in a variety
of clubs and organizations then Adelphi is the place for you. Clubs and
organizations thrive on this campus, and there are departments, such as the
Center For Student Involvement, which can give you any information you need to
know about the clubs that currently exist, and how to start up a new club that
you feel passionately about. At my previous school, as I have mentioned
previously, I was hardly involved on campus, because clubs and organizations
were not apparent on campus, and there was no where for students to go to find
out information on how to get involved in clubs they were interested in.
Adelphi’s Center for Student Involvement sends out emails to the entire campus
to alert students of upcoming events that clubs are putting on for that week,
and also has posters hanging around campus that lists the meeting times and
locations of a variety of clubs and organizations. Adelphi goes above and
beyond to try and get students involved, and this campus was definitely the
right choice for me. Once I transferred here and joined one club, it was as if
it became a chain reaction, and I was consistently getting more and more
involved, because there were so many clubs that interested me, and that I
wanted to be a part of. This became more than just wanting to get involved on
campus, and it became a lifestyle change that would only enhance my resume, and
aid me in succeeding in my future endeavors.
November 22, 2009 - by Shayna
Scholarships. As I have mentioned
previously, I was accepted to two well-known Universities, SUNY Stony Brook,
and the University of Connecticut, and both of them were unwilling to give any
scholarships whatsoever to transfer students. This deters students from wanting
to transfer to these Universities, because it makes one feel as though the
school does not want to recognize them for all of their achievements. Adelphi
on the other hand was willing to give me an academic scholarship, and they also
offer a variety of other scholarships to transfer students as well. During
these harsh economic times it is essential for students to receive scholarships
for their academic achievements, service to the community, etc. Although
Adelphi offers transfer students academic scholarships simply because of their
grades, many students are not aware of the other scholarships available to
them. I want to designate this entry to posting the different scholarships
available to transfer students, so that anyone looking to transfer to Adelphi
can be more knowledgeable about the FREE SCHOLARSHIP MONEY just waiting to be
given away to transfer students who meet the requirements. This information is
also posted at, http://ecampus.adelphi.edu/sfs/au_scholarships_grants.php
:
Adelphi University Provost Scholarship
Provost Scholarships are awarded to entering full-time freshman
and transfer students with excellent academic performance and co curricular
activities. In general, Provost scholars have a minimum SAT of 1800 and rank in
the top 15% of their high school class or have a minimum transfer GPA of 3.5.
Application Process: A student must first
file an admissions application and then complete and file the FAFSA as soon as
possible after January 1, but no later than February 15 to ensure maximum
eligibility.
Range of Awards for Freshmen: $12,000 - $14,500.
Range of Awards for Transfers: $7,500 - $11,000.
Special Provisions:
- Adelphi University Provost Scholarship Terms and Conditions.
Notification: Eligible students
will receive a letter of notification from the Scholarship Committee. After
filing the FAFSA, a financial assistance award summary detailing all financial aid
will be mailed to the student.
Adelphi University Full-Time Transfer Merit Award
The Adelphi University Full-Time Transfer Merit Award is offered
to new, full-time students who demonstrate high academic achievement. For new
transfers, an initial criterion includes a transfer G.P.A. of at least 3.0.
Application Process: A student must first
file an admissions application and then complete and file the FAFSA as soon as
possible after January 1, but no later than February 15 to ensure maximum
eligibility.
Range of Awards: This award can range
up to $9,000 depending upon the individual's academic profile.
Special Provisions:
- Adelphi University Full-Time Transfer Merit Award Terms
and Conditions
Adelphi University Phi Theta Kappa Award
The Adelphi University Phi Theta Kappa Award for full-time
students is offered to new, full-time transfer students who demonstrate high
academic achievement. For new transfers, an initial criterion includes a
transfer G.P.A. of at least 3.0 and proof of Phi Theta Kappa membership
Application Process: A student must first file an admissions
application, and forward proof of Phi Theta Kappa membership.??Range of
Awards:
This award is $500, and may be combined with other scholarship awards.??Special
Provisions:?- Adelphi University Phi Theta Kappa Award Terms and
Conditions.?
Adelphi University Phi Theta Kappa Select Award
The Adelphi University Select Phi Theta Kappa Award for
full-time students is offered to new, full-time transfer students who
demonstrate high academic achievement and a commitment to service in the
community. For new transfers, an initial criterion includes a transfer G.P.A.
of at least 3.3 and proof of Phi Theta Kappa membership.
Application Process: A student must first file an admissions
application and a separate Phi Theta Kappa Select application is required.
Proof of Phi Theta Kappa membership must be attached with the application.
Click here (PDF 86KB) to apply.
Application Deadline: January 1st for spring applicants, and
August 1st for fall applicants??Range of Awards: This Select Phi
Theta Kappa award is $2,500 and a limited amount of awards will be awarded to
new, full-time transfer students. This award cannot be combined with other Phi
Theta Kappa scholarship awards. ??Special Provisions:?- Adelphi
University Phi Theta Kappa Award Terms and Conditions.
Adelphi University Tau Sigma Award
The Adelphi University Tau Sigma Award for full-time students is
offered to current, full-time transfer students who have been a member of Tau
Sigma for a minimum of one semester. These individuals must demonstrate continued
high academic achievement and a commitment to service in the community and Tau
Sigma. Initial criterion includes an Adelphi University G.P.A. of at least 3.5
and proof of Tau Sigma membership.
Application Process: A student must complete and file the FAFSA
as soon as possible after January 1, but no later than February 15 to ensure
maximum eligibility. A student must also complete the Tau Sigma Scholarship
Award application and proof of Tau Sigma membership must be attached with the
application. Click here (PDF 17KB) to apply.
Application Deadline:January 1st for spring applicants, and
August 1st for fall applicants.
Range of Awards: $500 each semester will be awarded to five
(5) current, full-time transfer students, who are members of Tau Sigma. This
award is a one-time award.
Special Provisions:
- Adelphi University Tau Sigma Award Terms and Conditions.
And there are many more,
so I suggest everyone planning on applying to Adelphi, or anyone who currently
attends Adelphi, should check out these amazing scholarships Adelphi has to
offer.
November 15, 2009 - by Shayna
So much has happened since
the last time I was able to write. Last week I had the honor of attending the
SCUSA 61 Conference at West Point, and it was truly amazing. There were
students there representing schools from all over the country, which consisted
of California, Vermont, South Carolina, Connecticut, etc. People traveled from
long and far to attend this conference, because it is really quite an honor to
be apart of such an historic moment. Throughout history, many leaders, state
officials, etc., have attended the SCUSA conferences, and the topic for this
current one was, ”Advancing As A Global Community: Scarcity, Instability, and
Opportunity”, and the subtopic I chose was the African Continent. I had the
pleasure of meeting some brilliant individuals within my group, where unlike
myself, most of them had lived in, or traveled to, Africa. There were students
there whom had lived in Senegal, The Gambia, Kenya, and many who have studied
abroad there in places such as Ghana, Tanzania, Kenya, etc. To be able to
discuss, and explore, different aspects of the African Continent with people
who have actually experienced the struggles the different countries throughout
Africa are facing, gave me a new insight into the Continent as a whole. Indeed
I have learned of the horrors in Africa, and theories on how the continent can
evolve, yet to have someone tell you first hand the corruption, and different
ways of life, that takes place there, changes your input on theories and how the
actual reality of what is occurring makes these theories irrelevant. Besides
boring you with details of the African Continent, the experience is really what
was most important to me. Adelphi offered me the opportunity to be apart of
something bigger than myself, I was able to meet with people from all over the
US and hear different ideas, beliefs, etc., on certain topics I have explored
throughout my academic career, and try to come up with ideas on how the world
can advance as a whole. This gave me the opportunity to evolve more as a
student, because it enabled me to escape the classroom, and the theories that I
have learned, and actually apply them to the real world, and discuss them with
leaders of the future. Also, I had the pleasure of sharing a room with two
cadets that attended West Point, and they were extremely hospitable. I
exhausted them with questions about the reasons why they wanted to attend West
Point, how they went about their daily routine, and what happens when they
graduate, etc., but they were more then willing to tell me all about it. Even
though the two girls I was staying with were a few years younger than myself, I
idolized them. They told me that all the hard work, and strict rules, they had
to endure at West Point, was worth it, because they to wanted to be something
bigger than themselves. After graduating from the school they have to serve in
the military, and they were proud to serve this great country we live in, and
this bravery really touched me. If I had never transferred to Adelphi I would
have never gotten the opportunity to experience something like this. It changed
my life, and it made me even more committed to making a difference on Adelphi’s
campus, because student leaders are the future of society as a whole, and it
all begins with ones education, and commitment to clubs and organizations they
feel passionately about.
If anyone is interested in
reading the paper my group wrote during the SCUSA 61 Conference, I have pasted
it below:
Challenges and Opportunities on the African Continent
Student Conference on United States Affairs 61
November, 2009
Current conditions in the African continent- resource scarcity, ethnic and political conflict, and public health concerns- warrant specific policy suggestions. In order to confront the region's challenges and enhance its opportunities, the Department of State will direct the United States' involvement. The U.S.'s main interests lie in the continent’s stability and the success of policies that pertain to the security dilemmas posed by failed states and continue humanitarian and development efforts in stable African societies. Working with limited financial and military capabilities, we will continue to emphasize the importance of "Defense, Diplomacy, and Development," as described by Secretary Clinton.
Concerning failed states in Africa, the number one priority for the U.S. is establishing long term security, which can only be achieved through strong institutions, safety of citizens, and progress toward a functional government. In order to ensure this objective, the U.S. must focus its resources on those conflicts that have the most conceivable prospects for success. We have identified three primary courses of action to address the insecurity created by states such as Somalia and the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC).
Pertaining to these standards the primary security concern in Africa is Somalia .The U.S. will only achieve these described goals in Somalia through dialogue. Urged by key allies in the region, this dialogue will aim to establish a cease fire, paving the way for a long term peace agreement. Once a cease fire has been established, AFRICOM should work on capacity building for African Union (A.U.) troops, which will enforce such accords. A cease fire will provide the conditions conducive to developmental activities by the United States.
Additionally refugee camps create regional instability and subhuman conditions which act as ideal breeding grounds for extremism and re-militarization of combative factions. These camps pose a threat to the A.U.’s abilities in keeping peace and bringing rival factions to the negotiating table. We recommend increasing material support and training to the host nations of these refugee camps through AFRICOM.
AFRICOM's initiatives, however, do not always provide sufficient results in all cases of failed states. In such situations, the U.S. must use diplomatic means to support humanitarian efforts in a region. This strategy will not jeopardize any ongoing kinetic force missions that currently target immediate terrorist threats.
In order to prevent stable African States from failure we suggest using both “top-down” and “bottom- up” development approaches to guide regional U.S. foreign policy. We recommend updating the Foreign Assistance Act of 1961 (PL 87-195) to address current challenges and to support our strongest development practices. To enhance our grassroots efforts throughout the continent we suggest reformed policies that will increase support to microfinance institutions and community-based organizations. Microfinance institutions will grant more small business and individual, low- interest loans to promote the growth of the middle class. Additionally, community-based organizations will play a role in improving communal social welfare. These organizations should address women’s issues, public health, anti-corruption, and other critical public needs. Furthermore, support of universal access to primary education will build the stronger communities, publics and states necessary for budding civil societies.
To address development on the macro level, we suggest reforming and reinvigorating the Millennium Challenge Account by focusing on transparency in the State Department’s grading process. We also advise that countries must submit budget proposals that will be approved and monitored by Millennium Challenge personnel. By creating a grading procedure that will reflect the progress of individual countries on an annual basis, African states will have an incentive to improve their current government programs.
In addition to the above suggestions, we recommend that the International Monetary Fund adopt debt- restructuring policies that would suspend loan repayment for a period of 10 years without interest. The suspension period will continue dependent upon the proper reallocation of funds to crucial social service programs. Finally, changing current policy on agricultural subsidies will serve as an advantage to the growth of African domestic economies.
Adoption of the above proposals will more efficiently utilize U.S. resources in the African continent to support its security and development to minimize human rights abuses and security threats that impede the advancement of a liberal, democratic world.
November 01, 2009 - by Shayna
Each person has their own
reasons for wanting to transfer from one institution to another, but many are
reluctant to do so because they feel as though they should just stick it out.
This is ABSURD, because nobody wants to feel as if they have no other option
but to deal with a non-pleasant situation. College is supposed to be the best
time of a persons life, because it is challenging, inspiring, intellectual, fun
filled, and hard work, which shapes students into well rounded individuals whom
are ready to succeed in every aspect of their lives.
The reasons I transferred
was because I felt I was paying a enormous amount of money to attend a
University that was not rewarding me in any way for receiving excellent grades,
nor giving me the opportunity to show my full potential. I had a great group of
friends, and the only thing that was holding me back from wanting to transfer
was my social life. This decision is one that constantly hinders students from
wanting to transfer, because they do not want to leave a group of people who
they built a strong bond with for the amount of time they were at that
institution, and in my case this was two years. Also, Sophomore year I began a
relationship with my boyfriend who attended UCONN, which made this decision
even harder. Yet, I could not let my social life, and my relationship, keep me
at a University where I was not satisfied with the institution. I had to do
what was best for me, which would help me in accomplishing all the goals I had
for my future, so I decided to take the leap and transfer. Transferring is not
as hard as people may think, all one needs to do is do some research to find a
school that seems more idealistic to you, fill out an application, go on a
tour, and wait for your acceptance letter. When it comes to Adelphi University,
this process is much more simpler than transferring to other Universities,
because Adelphi has an amazing staff who wants to make this transition as easy
as possible for you. As I have mentioned previously, I was accepted to the
University of Connecticut, and Stony Brook University, and after finding out
that UCONN did not give transfer students scholarships, and that I would have
to pay an out of state tuition, I did not feel it was worth it to pay such a
tremendous amount of money to go to such a large school. So I was left with the
option of either going to Stony Brook University, or Adelphi University. Stony
Brook University had large class sizes, which was something that I did not
like, and Adelphi had small class sizes, which was extremely important to me.
Stony Brook had a gorgeous campus, but it was very large, so getting to and
from class may be more of a hassle, and Adelphi had a gorgeous campus as well,
filled with beautiful flowers, and a great upkeep of the property, and it was
much smaller. Also, to enter Adelphi’s University after a certain hour, every
person must pass by public safety and show an Adelphi ID to be able to come on
campus. Yet, the biggest reason Adelphi won my heart over Stony Brook was
because if I had transferred to Stony Brook I would have been an entire year
behind! They were hardly willing to accept any of my credits, and it would have
been impossible to graduate on time. All of my hard work at my previous
institution would have been pointless, and this was a deal breaker in my book.
Adelphi accepted ALL of my incoming credits, which were 63 credits.
Now I am a
senior and I have fulfilled all of my requirements with a double major, and I
was able to take 12 credits this Fall semester, which has given me extra time
to study for my LSATs, and an entire Spring semester to take any electives I
choose. Transferring is not as big of a deal as many of you may think it is, in
my opinion it is a new chance for you to attend an institution you are proud
of, and have an institution appreciate you for all of your hard work. As for
me, I still speak to my friends at my previous University, and go to visit them
frequently, and I am also still with my boyfriend, and have been for 2 years
now. So if I am able to transfer and have it change my life tremendously for
the better, then you are to.
October 25, 2009 - by Shayna
Do you want your voice to be heard on campus? Then there is no better place for you then the Student Government
Association. Being apart of SGA gives students the ability to represent their
peers, and make a difference on campus. This goes for ALL students attending a
university, not just transfer students or Adelphi students. Run for a position
that you feel passionately about, whether it is a senator for the school of
business, social work, nursing, commuters, class representative, a residence
hall, secretary, or even President. You may not realize it yet, but being
elected into SGA is a big deal. Your voice becomes the voice of your entire
campus, and the association meets with a variety of faculty members, clubs,
organizations, staff, etc., who truly listen to what the senators have to say.
Change is possible, and being apart of SGA gives students the ability to be
apart of this. If you are thinking about transferring to Adelphi, and there is
something about the University that is hindering your decision on whether or
not you should come here, then speak up! Email SGA about your concerns, leave a
comment on this page so I can relay back your questions and comments, because
the great thing about Adelphi is that they care about what current and
potential students have to say. Adelphi has created a variety of committees
where students could express their likes, and dislikes, about the University
with administrators, and faculty, so they would be able to hear the voices of
students and change Adelphi for the better. Your words mean a lot more than you
realize, and for the little time it takes to speak up, it is not worth it to
dislike something about your university and feel as though you cannot do
anything about it, because YOU can. Hopefully this has made you feel as though
you can take on the world, and make a difference, and SGA DAY Wednesday October
28th from 11-3 in the University Center is just another chance for you to do so. All of
Adelphi’s Student Government Association members will be there, such as your
cabinet, and your senators. There will be food, music, and senators waiting for
you to give us your questions, comments, and concerns. This is your chance, if
you are a transfer student who wants something to change on Adelphi’s campus,
take 10 minutes out of your day to come speak up, because I promise you that
SGA will help you make a difference.
Here are some
updates/changes from Transfer Club and Tau Sigma:
November
3rd:
Food
for Thought Discussion - 1:45pm, UC 211
Talk
about your transfer experience and learn about all of the opportunities that
Adelphi University has to offer.
December 1st:
"How
to Study Abroad After You've Transferred" - 4pm, UC 313
Bowling
5:30pm
“Nobody
made a greater mistake than he who did nothing because he could only do a
little.”
- Edmund
Burke
October 18, 2009 - by Shayna
Are you a Transfer
Student? Do you feel that you have achieved academic honors and are not being
recognized for it? If so then Tau Sigma is the right honor society for YOU! Tau
Sigma is an honor society that is specifically aimed at recognizing transfer
students for their academic achievements. I was recently informed by Jen
McCabe, who runs Transfer Tuesdays, Tau Sigma, and works in the center for
student involvement located on the 1st floor in the University
Center, that once one is inducted into Tau Sigma, they are eligible for a scholarship
after filling out an application. This was the email sent to transfer students,
and Tau Sigma members, from Jenn:
Upcoming important dates and events:
November 3rd - Transfer
Tuesday - Garden City Bowling Alley
$5pp - 2 hours of bowling and
dinner AU Transportation provided to and from
Tau Sigma Induction for Spring
2009 - December 7th, 5:30pm UC Ballroom
Attached is the National Tau Sigma Scholarship
Application. Last year Tau Sigma awarded over $19,000 in scholarship to
its members. If you would like to be considered for a scholarship please
complete the attached application and email it back to me no later than Friday,
October 16th. Please note that you must meet the following criteria:
Only applicants enrolled in a college or university
for at least one academic term during the calendar year 2010 will be
considered. The applicant's future enrollment does not have to be at their
current institution and can be at either the undergraduate or graduate
level.
The Scholarship Review Committee will evaluate the
applicants based on their:
Involvement in and service to the chapter
Involvement in and service to the university
Service to the community
Academic achievement
Feel free to contact me with any questions or concerns.
If you have yet to pick up your Tau Sigma Materials please
do so immediately at the Center for Student Involvement Office, Ruth S. Harley
University Center Room 110.
Best Regards,
Jen
Join Transfer Club! Make
it your goal to be inducted into Tau Sigma! And enjoy all the rewards that come
with doing so. There are a ton of events that Transfer Club puts on, and it
gives transfer students a chance to bond with other transfer students, and even
non transfer students, and make a difference on Adelphi’s campus. If you make
it into the Honor Society they are willing to give you the chance to receive a
scholarship for all your hard work academically, and socially, for donating
your time and efforts into making Adelphi the best University it can be!
I have included a portion
of the Tau Sigma Scholarship Application that I filled out, and I hope all of
you transfer students looking into applying to Adelphi, or whom are currently
at Adelphi, take advantage of all the opportunities Adelphi has to offer.
(Portion of Application)
The
first time I heard of Tau Sigma was during my first semester at Adelphi in
Transfer Club. I was told that being apart of this club was an honor, and that
one needed to achieve academic success to become a member. From that moment
being inducted into Tau Sigma became my goal for that year, and I worked long
and hard to achieve this. The induction ceremony gave me the opportunity to see
myself as not just a transfer student, but as an Adelphi student receiving
academic honors. I plan to become more involved with the chapter throughout the
year, but Tau Sigma and Student Government Association both hold meetings at
the same time, which holds me back from attending the chapter meetings.
Although I may not be able to make the meetings, I hope that the time could be
altered so that I will be able to attend, and if not I will try to find other
ways in which I could donate time to the honor society. I want this club to be
known on campus, because it enables transfer students to not just try and blend
into the crowd at Adelphi, but gives them an opportunity to stand out from the
crowd, and be a successful Adelphi student.
October 12, 2009 - by Shayna
TO TRANSFER, OR NOT TO TRANSFER, THAT IS THE QUESTION. This was
the exact thought that went through my mind when deciding whether or not I
should transfer to a different University. This decision is not easy for
anyone, and it takes a lot of courage, and commitment, to finally decide you
are going to leave your current institution and attend another one. I was
accepted to three Universities, Stony Brook University, University of
Connecticut, and of course Adelphi University. All of these schools were special
in their own way, but I had to decide which one was able to offer me the best
college experience. The first question I asked myself was, what are the classes
like? Unlike the other two Universities, Adelphi has a very small class size.
Your teachers actually know your name, and you are able to build relationships
with them, whereas at a bigger school, you are simply an unfamiliar face in a
crowd of people. This gives students the opportunity to work closely with their
professors to get the best education they possibly can. My second question was,
will they accept all of my credits? While I would have been a year behind at
the other two Universities, I am now a semester ahead at Adelphi, because they
accepted all of my incoming credits. Also, the other two schools do not offer
any scholarships to transfer students, whereas Adelphi does, and the higher
your GPA is, the higher the amount of money is that they offer you. The Third
question was, is the staff at this University going to be able to meet my needs?
Adelphi has an amazing staff that works with you individually to make sure your
needs are met. Being a Senior with a double major I am constantly in and out of
the English and Political Science offices, and the staff’s are extremely
helpful. They begin to know you on a name basis, and this enables you to feel comfortable
going to them for anything at all. I am ecstatic that I decided to transfer,
because Adelphi has given me opportunities that have been life changing.
