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2009 Assisting New Transfer Students (ANTs)




 

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

 

 

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:
1. The happy, welcoming atmosphere
2. Game Day!!!
3. The flowers/trees/soft grass. Campus is so gorgeous in the spring!

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.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Julia Childers

Assisting New Transfer Students

Roanoke, Virginia

 

 

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

 

 

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.

 

 

 

 

 

 

Jordan Henry

Assisting New Transfer Students

Colonial Heights, Virginia

 

 

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


Three Favorite Things About JMU:  

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.


How did you know that James Madison University was right for you?  I knew JMU was right for me the minute I set foot on campus.  People were so helpful and friendly, and I wanted to be a part of that.  During my campus tour, you could see that the students loved the university that they were at.  JMU has been the perfect university so far, and I've still got two years left here to enjoy it!

 

 

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Tiffany Hottle

Assisting New Transfer Students

Manassas, Virginia

 

 

 

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!

 

 



 

Kayla Koslow
Assisting New Transfer Students

Harrisonburg, Virginia

 

 

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.

 

 

 

Bonnie Pedder

Assisting New Transfer Students

Springfield, Virginia

 

 

 

 

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:
1) The FOOD- there's so much to choose from!
2) Hearing people play at open mic nights at TDU
3) Having the opportunity to give back through service (Habitat for Humanity and Community Service Learning)

 

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!

 

 



 

Becky Wardwell

Assisting New Transfer Students

Woodbridge, Virginia

 

 

Major:  Writing, Rhetoric, and Technical Communication


Minor: Creative Writing

 

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!

 

 

 

Jen Wickersham

Assisting New Transfer Students

Mooresville, North Carolina

 

 

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.