Meet your (NSOT) New Student Orientation and Transition peer advisors
Sophia Robbins
Senior, Community Education and Social Change Major
Year: Senior
Major: Community Education and Social Change
Minor: Psychology
Hometown: Longmeadow, Massachusetts
My favorite summer activity: Spending time outdoors, specifically hiking and walking with friends!
Most essential item to bring to your dorm in the fall: A quality mattress topper! Dorm mattresses aren’t exactly known for their comfort, so having one can make the transition smoother by helping you feel more comfortable in your new space.
Favorite EDUC course so far: EDUC 375, Educational Research Design
Favorite thing about UMass: The sense of community. From the friendly people to the fantastic food and camaraderie at basketball and hockey games—it’s hard to pick just one thing!
Best piece of advice for incoming first years: My best piece of advice for incoming first-year students is to get involved in extracurricular activities. UMass offers something for everyone, so explore what is available and take the leap!
Stephanie Mohabir
Junior, Community Education and Social Change Major
Year: Junior
Major: Community Education and Social Change
Minor: Sociology
Hometown: Queens, New York
My favorite summer activity: Going to Cape Cod to visit my grandparents for a week.
Most essential item to bring to your dorm in the Fall: a fan
Favorite EDUC course so far: EDUC 370, Writing for Education/Human Development Majors
Favorite thing about UMass: The campus community and how beautiful the campus is!
Best piece of advice for incoming first years: Talk to at least two people in each of your classes and exchange social media to help make friends and to put yourself out there.