Transfer Talks is primarily a student-produced podcast created by the Transfer Jacks Mentoring Program at Northern Arizona University. This podcast allows transfer students and graduates at NAU to share their stories and experiences with the transfer community. Our guests on the podcast include current NAU students, NAU alum, and NAU faculty and staff that were transfer students while they were in college.
Maribel, a non-traditional transfer student, shares her transfer story with Transfer Jacks Mentor, Jeanine. Maribel talks about how she was able to return to college after having already had a career and how saying yes to almost every opportunity she is given helped her find her community at NAU.
Jeanine, a Transfer Jacks Mentor, talks about her transfer story with fellow Transfer Jacks Mentor, Tiff Kim. Jeanine talks about what her experience has been like moving 3,000 miles away from her family and shares her experience working with the Transfer Jacks Program.
Esteban, an in-state transfer student, shares his transfer story with Transfer Jacks Mentor, Cora Brown. Esteban shares how he was able to make friends at NAU by getting involved in clubs and attending Transfer Jacks events. He talks about how his time at Arizona Western College differs from his experience at NAU thus far.
Leilei, a Transfer Jacks Mentor, shares her transfer experience with fellow Transfer Jacks Mentor, Cora Brown. Leilei talks about her experience as a Transfer Jacks Mentor and shares her thoughts on being a transfer student.
Nicholas, an in-state transfer student, shares his transfer experiences with Transfer Jacks Mentor, Leilei. Nicholas shares how his experience at Eastern Arizona College (EAC) differs from his experience at NAU and finding his community with the LVSSA Welcome Center.
Keali, an in-state transfer student, shares her transfer experience with Transfer Jacks Mentor, Leilei. Keali talks about how she enjoys being a transfer student, being able to discover her passion in working with kids, and how the transfer student experience is unique.
Megan, an out-of-state transfer student, shares her transfer experiences with Transfer Jacks Mentor, Leilei. Megan talks about finding her community with the Lumberjack Marching Band and her experience with transferring from a school in Minnesota.
Lydia, an in-state transfer student, shares her transfer story with Transfer Jacks Mentor, Leilei. Lydia talks about finding her community with the Lumberjack Marching Band and the transfer community. She shares what it has been like to be in-person again after having attended community college during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Anthony, a veteran transfer student, shares his transfer story with Transfer Jacks Mentor, Cora Brown. Anthny talks about how he was able to return to college after having left the University of Arizona (U of A) and joining the Navy, during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Teddy, who transferred to NAU during the COVID-19 pandemic, shares his experiences transferring with Transfer Jacks Mentor, Leilei. Teddy talks about how he was able to find his community within the Associated Students of Northern Arizona University (ASNAU) and how being a transfer student is such a unique experience.
Kaylie is an in-state transfer student from Glendale Community College and talks about her experiences transferring from GCC to NAU.
Sharon, who serves as the Director for the Office of Indigenous Student Success, shares her story transferring from Yavapai College to Northern Arizona University with Transfer Jacks Coordinator, Katherine Lawlor. Sharon shares her experience in finding her community and getting involved on-campus. She also shares a little about the Office of Indigenous Student Success.
Tiff Kim, a Transfer Jacks Mentor, shares her experience transferring from St. Louis College of Pharmacy to NAU with fellow Transfer Jacks Mentor, Jennifer Wadley. Tiff shares how she was able to find her community at NAU and shares her experience as a Transfer Jacks Mentor.
Randy, who serves as the Academic Advising Manager in the College of Arts and Letters, shares his experiences transferring from Phoenix College to Northern Arizona University with Jacks Online Coordinator, Taylor Swenson. Randy also shares a bit about his experience working at NAU.
Pete, who serves as the Director for the Veteran & Military Services, shares his unique experience of transferring to a new university, then transferring back to his original institution with Transfer Jacks Coordinator, Katherine Lawlor. Pete also shares a little about the Veterans Success Center.
Brandon, who serves as a Certifying Official in the Veteran Success Center, shares his transfer experience from Coconino Community College to Northern Arizona University with Transfer Jacks Coordinator, Katherine Lawlor. He shares his experience transferring to NAU during the COVID-19 pandemic and the event he was able to host with the Veterans Success Center, as a student, that led to being a Gold Axe Award recipient.
Vidal, who serves as the Assistant Director for Hispanic/Latine Student Services in the Office of Inclusion, shares her transfer experience from Coconino Community College to Nothern Arizona University with Transfer Jacks Coordinator, Katherine Lawlor. Vidal shares her experiences as a non-traditional college student and as a first-generation student.
Stacey, who serves as the Director of Transfer & Online Connections, shares her experience transferring to NAU from Pima Community College with Jacks Online Coordinator, Taylor Swenson. She also shares the changes she has seen NAU go through since being a student and now working at NAU.
Traci, who serves as the Director for the Office of Inclusion: Multicultural and LGBTQIA Student Services shares her transfer story with Transfer Jacks Coordinator, Katherine Lawlor. She talks about the experiences she had as a transfer student being first-generation and an Indigenous college student.
Kelley, who works in the Division of Student Affairs, shares her transfer journey from Pima Community College to the University of Arizona and being a college athlete with Taylor Swenson and Katherine Lawlor of the Transfer & Online Connections team.
Kiara, who now serves as Director of the Native American Cultural Center at NAU, shares her experience transferring from Coconino Community College to Northern Arizona University with Transfer Jacks Coordinator, Katherine Lawlor. She also shares her experiences with education abroad, TRIO Student Supports Services, and some practical advice.
After recording a few episodes with transfer students and graduates, we realized it might be important to define terminology we use at NAU to help our audience have a better understanding of the topics being discussed in each episode. This is part two of two to describe and define some of the terms used in future episodes.
Samuel, who graduated in December 2022, is interviewed by Transfer Jacks Mentor Tiff. He shares his experience finding his community at NAU and what it was like for him to transfer from out-of-state.
Aldon, who graduated in December 2022, is interviewed by Transfer Jacks Mentor, Cora Brown. He shares his experiences attending NAU during COVID and finding his community.
After recording a few episodes with transfer students and graduates, we realized it might be important to define terminology we use at NAU to help our audience have a better understanding of the topics being discussed in each episode. This is part one of two to describe and define some of the terms used in future episodes.
Welcome to the Transfer Talks Podcast! We are so excited to share the stories of the transfer community at Northern Arizona University. This is a welcome message from our current Transfer Jacks Coordinator, Katherine Lawlor.
