Transfer Talks Podcast

In this special topics episode, transfer mentee Aztec joins us to talk stand-up comedy, public speaking, and YouTube editing. Whether you're into content creation or just looking to boost your confidence, this one’s for you!

Corin Hill, a Data Science major, shares his experience transferring from UNLV to NAU Flagstaff. He talks about finding community at NAU, the challenges of transitioning, and how connecting with others made all the difference. Tune in for insights on building a strong support system as a transfer student!

Kaylea, a Transfer Peer Mentor at NAU, shares her journey of transferring from Chico, CA, and her experiences so far at NAU. She also offers valuable tips on managing stress and making the most of your transfer experience. Tune in for insights and advice from someone who's been there!

Join us as we chat with Sarah, our amazing director, about her journey to NAU, her experience so far, and her best advice for incoming students!

Oswaldo, a second-semester transfer student, talks about his journey to NAU and what his experience has been like so far. From challenges to highlights, he shares his thoughts on adjusting to a new campus and community. Listen in to hear his story!

Cayla, one of our incredible team members for the 2024-25 school year, joins fellow mentor Sasha for an engaging interview! She opens up about her experience transferring to NAU and shares what drives her as she pursues a Political Science degree and a future career in law.

Julie, one of our amazing team members for the 2024-25 school year, sits down with fellow mentor Sasha for an insightful interview! She shares her experiences as a transfer mentor, talks about the classes she’s taking, and reflects on her journey from being a transfer student to supporting others in that same role.

Cole, a new transfer student at Northern Arizona University, sits down with Transfer Jacks Mentor, Cayla Vient, to share his experiences transitioning to NAU. Hear about his journey, challenges, and what he’s enjoyed most so far as part of the Lumberjack community.

Sasha is one of our beloved team members this 2023-24 school year and she is interviewed by peer mentor Megan! Sasha touches on what it's like being a peer mentor for transfer students, their academic program, and what it was like transitioning from being a transfer student to a transfer mentor.

Zachary was interviewed by Transfer Jack Peer Mentor Brooke, who shared their experience transferring from Nevada to NAU. Their share there passion for games and what the future my hold for them

Arrajanee not only is a Transfer Jack Mentor but is also a Transfer Student too. She was interviewed by another Transfer Jack Peer Mentor Brooke explaining what its like to be a mentor and also her passions about NAU and clubs

Matt was interviewed by Transfer Jack Peer Mentor Brooke, who shared their experience transferring from Yuma to NAU. Not only changing schools but also majors to interior design. Matt share their passion for interior design and new friend

Polaris was interviewed by Transfer Jack Peer Mentor Brooke, who shared their experience transferring from California to get a fresh start after the pandemic and also shared their passion within their class and how they are graduating this fall of 2023.

Samantha was interviewed by a Transfer Jack Peer Menter Cara, who shared their experience as a transfer to NAU. In this interview, they share their passion for music and how it led them to NAU.

Rebecca was interviewed by a Transfer Jack Peer Menter Arrajenee, who shared their experience as a transfer to NAU. In this interview, they share their first struggle with their mental health and the changes they had to experience coming to NAU.

Jen was interviewed by a Transfer Jack Peer Mentor Amina, who shared their experience as a transfer from Phonix College to NAU. In this interview, they share their passion for their major and what it is like to be a new transfer student.

Nic was interviewed by a Transfer Jack Peer Mentor Cara, who shared their experience as a transfer student from across the U.S. to continue their studies at NAU.

Kenneth was interviewed by a Transfer Jack's peer mentor Arrajanee, who shared their experience as a transfer from Coconino County to NAU and also their passion for graphic design.

Sophie was interviewed by Transfer Jack Mentor Cara, who shared their experiences as a senior transferring to NAU from Chandler-Gilbert Community College. Transferring as a senior to NAU added new challenges and adventure.

Yendira, a former Transfer Jacks Mentor and a December 2022 graduate, shares her transfer experience with Transfer Jacks Mentor Jeanine. Yendira shares what it was like for her to transfer to NAU during the COVID-19 pandemic. She also shares why she became a mentor and what she has enjoyed about being a mentor.

Zachary, a non-traditional transfer student, shares his transfer story with Transfer Jacks Mentor Tiff. Zachary talks about his unique journey with attending college on and off a few times and what led him to choosing NAU. He also talks about how he was able to find his community at NAU.

Vinny, an in-state transfer student, talks about his experience transferring to NAU with Transfer Jacks Mentor Leilei. Vinny shares his experience with being in the Lumberjack Marching Band and his favorite memory at NAU so far. Vinny also shares some advice for all future transfer students.

Brennan, an Arizona transfer student, shares his story with Transfer Jacks Mentor Leilei. Brennan talks about how different Mesa Community College is from NAU. He also talks about his experience moving to Flagstaff from the Phoenix area.

Cora, a Transfer Jacks Mentor, shares her story about being an out-of-state student with fellow Transfer Jacks Mentor Jeanine. Cora shares the experience she had coming to NAU during COVID. She also talks about what she loves about being a Transfer Jacks Mentor and what she has learned from her mentees.

Lauren, a Spring 2023 transfer student, shares their transfer experience with Transfer Jacks Mentor Tiff. Lauren talks about the experience they had at their previous school in comparison to NAU. Lauren also talks about their experience as a non-traditional student.

Griffin, an in-state transfer student, shares his transfer experience with Transfer Jacks Mentor Leilei. Griffin talks about his experience transferring from ASU to NAU and how they differ. He also talks about how he changed his major since transferring and how he was able to find his community through it.

Lily, a Transfer Jacks Mentor, shares her transfer story with fellow Transfer Jacks Mentor, Cora. Lily talks about transferring to NAU from out-of-state during the COVID-19 pandemic and her experiences as a Transfer Jacks Mentor.

Our Transfer Talks Podcast Committee, Leilei, Cora, Jeanine, and Tiff, get together and reflect on the semester working on the podcast. The committee shares a bit about why the podcast was started, our individual experiences with being a part of the process, things we have learned from the students we interviewed, and our favorite moments.

Leah, a Transfer Jacks Mentor, shares her transfer story with fellow Transfer Jacks Mentor, Leilei. Leah talks about her favorite parts about being a Transfer Jacks Mentor and shares how she found her people at NAU.

Jennifer, a Transfer Jacks Mentor, shares her transfer experience with fellow Transfer Jacks Mentor, Tiff. Jennifer shares her story as a non-traditional transfer student and talks about her experiences as a Transfer Jacks Mentor.

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.