Transition Specialists

My first year of college started with many goals and few plans. I soon realized it would take some work on my part to figure out how to accomplish what mattered to me, like: making new friends, finding a major I love, and how to “do” college. I changed my major early on, reluctantly went to a residence hall program and made connections that lasted through college (thanks, RA Lindsay!), and found the experience I wanted outside the classroom through clubs and campus jobs. I look forward to connecting with you to help you make UB your new home.

My first year of college started with a few hesitant and uncomfortable weeks, until I realized that my experience was going to be as good (or as bad) as I made it. While it's different for everybody, for me that meant trying out a few student clubs, talking to my advisor about undergraduate research opportunities, and learning as much as possible from the classes I enjoyed the most.  I can’t wait to meet you and talk about what you’re hoping for out of your time at UB — and how we can help make sure you achieve that.

My first year of college felt like a long and joyful journey on its own. I knew I wanted to make the best of my experience by getting involved on campus, taking on leadership roles, and finding more direction in my academic career. I found myself discovering new strategies for academic success and more opportunities than I could handle, all while finding myself. As with any transition, there was a period of struggle and confusion, but ultimately, I saw this as an essential experience needed for my personal development. I was happy to find the resources I had on campus to help me work through them and use it to prepare me for the following years.