Westport, Connecticut, where I grew up, is a quaint and affluent town on the New York border, facing the Long Island Sound. There, going to college wasn’t a privilege but rather an expectation. Competition across the student body was fierce, and the pool of schools that we were encouraged to apply to was minimal.
My parents were pretty hands-off when it came to my college decision journey. Ultimately, they trusted my judgment and wanted me to commit to a school on my own accord, while keeping in mind our family budget, of course.
Welcome to my first Vlog, where I talk about my major, being a transfer student, why I chose the University of Massachusetts, living on campus, and which dining hall is my favorite!
When I tell people that I am majoring in Operations and Information Management (OIM), the majority of the time they scratch their heads and ask more about it.
For the 2019-20 school year, 10 undergraduate students have joined the Admissions Office to share their experiences at the University of Massachusetts Amherst.
It’s safe to assume that the transition from high school to college can be a tricky one. Packing up and starting a new life away from home isn’t as easy as we would like to be. But what happens when the home you’re leaving is almost 5,000 miles away, in a different continent?
As a high schooler, the thought of applying to college always stressed me out, I never knew how to narrow down the many choices of where to go and what to study. It helped me to be able to watch and read about other's experiences with the college process during my own, so I'm happy to share mine with you.
Reflecting on my first month as a student at the University of Massachusetts, I realize it has been a time of adjustment and growth. My best preparations weren’t always enough for every possibility, but I also found myself challenged, trying new things, and making connections that will help me get accustomed to life away from home and family. All that being said let’s talk about key things I learned!
Welcome to my first Vlog, where I talk about my major, being a transfer student, why I chose the University of Massachusetts, living on campus, and which dining hall is my favorite!
