Tanyi Muanya
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Senior, Class of 2024
Hometown: Milford, MA
Major(s): Political Science, Journalism
I am a senior from Milford, MA double majoring in Political Science and Journalism. UMass as a whole has provided many resources and opportunities to me, like the opportunity to be in a Residential Academic Program (RAP) and also previously being a part of the Sophomore-Serve program provided by the Commonwealth Honors College. The Sophomore-Serve Program allowed me to explore my interest in public policy while actively serving the community. Outside my academic interests, I like cooking and baking and I love tea (especially rooibos). Some great spots to check out downtown Amherst are Vivi's Bubble Tea and Pita Pockets.
What resources are available to me for setting up my schedule and organizing my life?
ADVISING! ADVISING! ADVISING! Taking advantage of the advising resources provided to students is the best tool when creating your schedule. Advisors are there for the sole purpose of helping ease our experience as students and they are very knowledgeable on what would work best for us. UMass provides advisors in every department and major. I make sure to have at least one meeting per semester with my advisors because they guide me very diligently and help me in both academic and out of school aspects. The advisors at Commonwealth Honors College are well informed on the Honors curriculum and are always happy to assist students in and out of CHC. There are also many peer advisors who are current students and who are in your shoes as a student. Peer advisors are a great resource if you want assistance from a student's perspective.