2009 Assisting New Transfer Students (ANTs)
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Erin Baldwin Assisting New Transfer Students Centreville, Virginia |
Major: Nursing, Health
Sciences: Public Health Education
Transferred
to JMU from: University of
Mary Washington
Favorite
Quote: "But then for what
purpose was the earth formed" asked Candide. "To drive us crazy,"
replied Martin. Voltaire and "A little nonsense now and
then is relished by the wisest men." -Roald Dahl
Favorite
Song: "Golden Train" by
Justin Nozuka
Three
Favorite Things About JMU: School spirit and general enthusiasm about life, seeing the
mountains from anywhere on campus, living in the East Campus
Library
How did you know that James Madison University was right for you? The first time I stepped foot on campus I could feel the warm and welcoming atmosphere. It inspired me to become a part of the community and to get involved as much as possible when I had never felt that way about anything before. JMU now feels more like home than home and I know I won't ever want to leave.
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Leslie Chappell Assisting New Transfer Students Lexington, Virginia
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Major: Political
Science and French
Transferred
to JMU from: William
and Mary
Favorite
Quote: "The best way to find
yourself is to lose yourself in the service of others." -Gandhi
Favorite
Song: "Paloma" by Carbon
Leaf
Three
Favorite Things About JMU: How did you know that James Madison University was right for you? Starting over again was so daunting. I was worried that I would get lost on this huge campus or that I would just be a number and feel like transferring again. Everyone went out of their way to make sure I knew where I was going and to answer all of my questions. At JMU, people have fun and actually care about each other and the community. It's the perfect mix of studying and not taking yourself too seriously.
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Julia Childers Assisting New Transfer Students Roanoke, Virginia
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Major: Health Sciences, Pre-Physician's Assistant
Minor: Biology
Transferred to JMU from: University of Mary Washington
Favorite Quote: "Go confidently in the direction of your dreams. Live the life you have imagined." -Henry David Thoreau
Favorite Song: "What I Got" by Sublime
Three Favorite Things About JMU: 1) Hanging out at TDU 2) Waking up on Saturday mornings to crowded parking lots and purple and gold everywhere a.k.a. Football season, and 3) THE PEOPLE!
How did you know that James Madison University was right for you? Looking back, I think it was after the first couple weeks of being here and I was finally starting to realize that people were more than willing to 'adopt' me, in a sense, and make me a part of their social networks. Also, I knew that JMU was my new community after I was able to settle in and get involved with some groups on campus. Getting involved, committing to the process of adjusting to a new campus, and being whole-heartedly myself was really the key to making JMU my new campus. I was really lucky to have met the people I did and it's really awesome to look back and see how everything just fell into place after being here for a short time.
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William Alexander Grasmeder Assisting New Transfer Students Herndon, Virginia
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Major: Philosophy and
Religion
Transferred
to JMU from: Marymount
University
Favorite
Quote: "Where there is love,
there is life. Violence is suicide." -Mahavira
Favorite Song: Sæglópur by Sigur Rós
Three Favorite Things About JMU: The JMU atmosphere that's so encouraging for unique personal development. The limitless possibilities for social interaction. There's a place, club, or group activity for everyone. JMU offers the greatest concentration of genuinely loving people that I have ever found.
How did you know that James Madison University was right for you? I believe that every step we take falls exactly where it is supposed to. Being in the right place is about making the place you're in perfect. I knew JMU was right for me when I decided to make my JMU experience unforgettable. So far, I'm winning this game.
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Jordan Henry Assisting New Transfer Students Colonial Heights, Virginia
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Major: Physics and SMAD
Concentration: Journalism
Transferred
to JMU from: John Tyler
Community College
Favorite
Quote: "Our deepest
fear is not that we are inadequate, our deepest fear is that we are
powerful beyond measure," -Nelson Mandela
Favorite Song: Picture by Sheryl Crow ft. Kid Rock
1) The feeling of southern hospitality, when people hold the door open for you; when you can carry on a twenty minute conversation with the person making your sandwich at D-Hall, being on a first name basis with Wilma, the D-Hall punch lady. 2) Being able to play kickball on the Quad in the rain, at any time. 3) The way people remember you. We're a big university, but I can see people I had class with two semesters ago, and we still remember each other, talk to each other. People really get to know you here.
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Tiffany Hottle Assisting New Transfer Students Manassas, Virginia
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Major: Health Services
Administration
Transferred
to JMU from: George Mason
University
Favorite
Quote: "Follow your own
weirdness" -Annie Dilliard
Favorite
Song: "Stay" by Dave
Matthews Band
Three Favorite Things About JMU: 1. Grilled Cheese Thursdays! 2. The fun and friendly atmosphere 3. The opportunities that students have to become involved.
How did you know that James Madison University was right for you? I knew that JMU was right for me when I was walking on campus and someone stayed an extra minute to hold a door open for me. The people are so friendly and the atmosphere is so exciting! Students and faculty have so much spirit and love for JMU and by that I knew I wanted to be a Duke!
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Kayla Koslow
Harrisonburg, Virginia
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Major: Studio Art,
Education
Minor: Special Education
Transferred
to JMU from: Bridgewater
College/Blue Ridge Community College
Favorite
Quote: "Be the change you
wish to see in the world" -Ghandi
Favorite Song: Home Sweet Home by Carrie Underwood
Three Favorite Things About JMU: 1. Campus is beautiful during all seasons 2. Seeing new people everyday 3. Sports! :)
How did you know that James Madison University was right for you? I've bled purple my whole life growing up in this town, therefore I never thought I would choose JMU as my college. When I went to orientation I realized JMU is its own town and has its own community...It was a perfect combination.
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Bonnie Pedder Assisting New Transfer Students Springfield, Virginia
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Major: Media Arts and
Design
Transferred
to JMU from: Longwood
University
Favorite
Quote: "You make a living by
what you get, but you make a life by what you give." -Winston
Churchill
Favorite Song: "Everything" by Michael Bublé
Three
Favorite Things About JMU:
How did you know that James Madison University was right for you? When I came to visit, I was completely overwhelmed by the friendly atmosphere and the wide range of opportunities available to me. Every college visit after just didn't compare!
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Becky Wardwell Assisting New Transfer Students Woodbridge, Virginia
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Major: Writing, Rhetoric, and Technical Communication
Transferred
to JMU from: Radford
University
Favorite
Quote: "You just have
to go after what you want and if it doesn't want you back then so
be it, it doesn't deserve you anyways." - Nicole Richie
Favorite
Song: "When I Grow Up"
by the Pussycat Dolls
Three Favorite Things About JMU: 1. The quad on a warm sunny day 2. "J-M-U- Duuukkkees" saying at home football games 3. Greek Life
How did you know that James Madison University was right for you? I knew JMU was right for me when I came to visit a friend during my freshman year in college. I fell in love with the beautiful campus and the friendly students. JMU had everything and more I wanted in a college. It was one of the best decisions I have ever made and I couldn't be happier to be a JMU Duke!
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Jen Wickersham Assisting New Transfer Students Mooresville, North Carolina
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Major: Health
Sciences, Pre Physicians Assistant
Concentration: Health Studies
Transferred
to JMU from: University of
North Carolina at Wilmington
Favorite
Quote: "A day without
chocolate is like a day without sunshine."
Favorite
Song: Banana Pancakes by
Jack Johnson
Three Favorite Things About JMU: 1. The school spirit 2. How amazingly friendly everyone is 3. How every professor I have had genuinely cares about the
students and wants them to succeed
How did you know that James Madison University was right for you? I knew JMU was right for me because I love it soooo much that I truly get upset having to leave for breaks and summer. I have found my family away from home and cannot imagine college without the supportive and loving atmosphere that JMU has.
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