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Debunking a Transfer Myth: It’s Hard to Get Involved as a Spring Transfer

As a spring transfer, you may come into the process with a lot of different questions than a fall transfer. Specifically, you might be

Back & At It

I won’t lie: I thought that I could get through junior and senior years without skipping a blog post. Obviously, no blogger—especially not a

There’s No Place Like Home

We Admit It! At William & Mary, we’re suckers for traditions. Opening Convocation, Yule Log Ceremony, Last Day of Classes Bash. These are just a

To All the Incoming Students Who Are Petrified

To all the incoming students who are petrified, unbelieving you’re ready for this, and just trying to make it through Orientation without crying in

Moving On In

It starts with the acceptance letter: the joy, the relief, the celebration. I applied Early Decision and it was certainly the best Christmas present

A Lesser Known Admission Committee Talent — Kickball

We Admit It! We think W&M is a pretty special place (not that we’re biased or anything). There are so many ways in which

Room-inating: The Freshman Roommate Experience

I still remember what one of my freshman hall mates said to me on our walk back from taking the honor code pledge in

Three Hours South of Disney World: The Out-of-State Experience

I’ll never forget the moment when I finally asked my hall mate where “NOVA” is. “Northern Virginia, duh.” During New Student Orientation my freshman

Words of Wisdom from your Peer Advisors

As Peer Advisors, it’s our job to help incoming students prepare for and adjust to academic life at William & Mary. All new students will