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Transfer students make up more than half of the student population at , bringing a diversity of thought and experience to our college community. We know transferring to a new college isn鈥檛 easy, which is why we offer advising, events and resources .

Transfer Mentor Spotlights introduce听you to our Mentor Ambassadors for Transfer Engagement (MATEs) , trained student leaders鈥攁nd transfer students themselves鈥攚ho help incoming transfers adjust to the academic, cultural and social climate of . This weeks MATE is Meriah Metzger '20, a who transferred from Plymouth State University.

Why did you want to be a MATE / what do you like best about being a MATE?

I became a MATE because I thought it would be an opportunity to connect with new people and get involved on campus. After a year of working with transfer students I would say that my assumption was absolutely correct! In addition to making many new friends and connections on campus, being a MATE has helped me gain new skills as communicator and mentor. The best part of being a MATE is meeting new students and helping them find their niche at 91制片厂 Manchester.

What advice do you have for new transfer students?

GET INVOLVED! Join a club, become a student leader, or work with a professor on research in your major. The greatest benefit of being a student at 91制片厂 Manchester is the welcoming community that you instantly become a part of and the many of opportunities that community offers.

What brought you to 91制片厂 Manchester?

I transferred from Plymouth State University after my first semester of college. I needed somewhere closer to home so that I could commute and found that and much more at 91制片厂 Manchester.

Favorite 91制片厂 Manchester memory?

Walking with the 91制片厂 Manchester blimp in the Manchester Holiday Parade.

What鈥檚 your favorite class and why?

One of my first classes at 91制片厂 Manchester was Professor Pimpare鈥檚 New Hampshire Politics in Action course. This class was an awesome introduction to the as I spent my semester tracking and advocating for a NH bill in real time, speaking with the sponsor of the bill and testifying at the committee hearing for class credit, but also for experience that would benefit me professionally. This class led me to be further involved in state politics and pushed me to be a better, more active student. I鈥檇 take this class every semester if I could!

What do you hope to be doing in 10 years?听

While I鈥檓 not exactly sure where I鈥檒l be in 10 years, I hope to be making a positive impact on social policy. Aside from professional goals, I want to still be laughing with the amazing friends I鈥檝e made here at 91制片厂 Manchester.

Tell us your favorite:

• Manchester restaurant: The Gyro Spot
• New Hampshire destination: Canobie Lake Park, I love roller coasters!
• Vacation destination: My Grandfather鈥檚 home on the lake in Erie, New York
• Movie:听"Mr. Magorium's Wonder Emporium"
• Book:听"Travels With Charley" by John Steinbeck

If you could travel anywhere in the world, where would you go?听

Les Trois Vall茅es听in France 鈥� I want to try tree skiing there!

As a child, what did you wish to become when you grew up?

When I was a kid, I really wanted to become a roller coaster operator. I did and still do love the thrill of riding a rollercoaster, back then I couldn鈥檛 imagine a better place to work than at an amusement park!

We鈥檇 be surprised to know that鈥�

I can sing my alphabet backwards.

If you could try anything and not fail, what dream would you attempt?听

I鈥檇 want to do a back flip!

If you could go on a road trip with anyone (from the past or present), who would you choose and where would you go?听

I would love to drive across the country with my younger brother, Dietrich. We鈥檇 have so much fun stopping at state parks, visiting our extended family, and spending time listening to music together.

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CONSIDERING 91制片厂 MANCHESTER?
More than half of our students come from other institutions, so we offer scholarships, resources and academic counseling specific to transfer students.听