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Transfer Student Mentors

The WTAMU Transfer Student Mentors are a group of transfer students who are available to assist current and prospective students in all aspects of their WTAMU career.  The Transfer Student Mentors come from diverse backgrounds, various colleges/universities, and have different educational majors and goals. Please feel free to contact any and all with any questions you have.

Transfer Student Mentor Information and Application

Kristen Crum Kristen Crum
kecrum1@buffs.wtamu.edu

Classification: Sophomore
Major: Education—EC-6 ESL Generalist
Previous University Attended: Amarillo College
Hometown: Corsicana, TX

Plans after graduation: I hope to work at a local elementary school or open a Montessori childcare facility. After working a couple of years, I plan to come back to WTAMU to earn a Master’s degree in School Counseling. Eventually, I would like to earn a Doctorate so I can work in higher education.

Advice for new transfer students: Take a deep breath and exhale! It is not as intimidating as it seems.

Ashton Feemster Ashton Feemster
pafeemster1@buffs.wtamu.edu

Classification: Sophomore
Major: Sports and Exercise Science
Previous University Attended: Sterling College (KS)
Hometown: Kim, CO

Plans after graduation: I plan to pursue a career in education or in the healthcare field.

Advice for new transfer students: Get involved and don’t be afraid to try new things!

Julia Greif Julia Greif
jegreif1@buffs.wtamu.edu

Classification: Junior
Major: Mass Communication—Advertising/Public Relations
Previous University Attended: Rider University (NJ)
Hometown: San Antonio, TX

Plans after graduation: I would like to move back up north and find a job that lets me stay in the sports industry and also working within advertising and public relations. Dream job: working for Women’s Professional Soccer (WPS).

Advice for new transfer students: Get involved and don’t be afraid of other students and opportunities. It’s easy to get caught in the “new kid” syndrome and getting involved eases that very quickly and it’s a fun way to meet people.

Chris Grepo Christopher Grepo
cfgrepo1@buffs.wtamu.edu

Classification: Junior
Major: Nursing
Previous University Attended: Palomar College (San Diego, CA) and Amarillo College
Hometown: Oceanside, CA

Plans after graduation: Return to the San Diego area to work and possibly attend Cal State-San Marcos for graduate school.

Advice for new transfer students: Be proactive and prepared. Stay on top of your schedule and financial aid. Know where you are going before the day you have to be there.

Lisa Mitchell Lisa Mitchell
llmitchell2@buffs.wtamu.edu

Classification: Junior
Major: Accounting
Previous University Attended: Univ. of New Mexico (Albuquerque)
Hometown: San Jon, NM

Plans after graduation: Become a CPA and work in the agricultural industry as an accountant for an agriculture company such as John Deere.

Advice for new transfer students: Never be afraid to ask questions; there is always someone who is willing to help you be a success.

Evelyn Munoz Evelyn Munoz
emmunoz1@buffs.wtamu.edu

Classification: Senior
Major: English
Previous University Attended: Wichita State University (KS) and Dodge City Community College (KS)
Hometown: Garden City, KS and Los Angeles, CA

Plans after graduation: Graduate school in Linguistics

Advice for new transfer students: Take control of your life by discovering yourself as a student and person by being involved in new things, such as campus activities, organizations, and even by taking a class you might be interested in.

Veronica Ramos Veronica Ramos
vramos2@buffs.wtamu.edu

Classification: Sophomore
Major: Mass Communication—Advertising/Public Relations with a minor in English
Previous University Attended: South Plains College
Hometown: Lubbock, TX

Plans after graduation: Move to LA or London

Advice for new transfer students: Don’t be afraid to ask questions

Jessica Walters Jessica Walters
jawalters1@buffs.wtamu.edu

Classification: Junior
Major: Graphic Design
Previous University Attended: Collin College
Hometown: Naches, WA

Plans after graduation: Have my own horse farm, get married, have kids, and work in Hollywood.

Advice for new transfer students: Get involved, put yourself out there and be outgoing. Don’t be afraid. You will meet people faster and have more fun.

 

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