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Happy Valentine’s Day Spring Transfers!
On February 14, 2019
![Cleftomaniacs perform at Day for Admitted Students](https://wmblogs.wm.edu/wp-content/uploads/2018/05/arts-culture-clubs-orgs-280x190.jpg)
Hello Readers, Happy Valentine’s Day! By now, most, if not all Universities around the country should be back from a lovely winter break. Getting
A Look Inside: International Freshman Advantage Program
On August 23, 2018
![Students pose for a selfie](https://wmblogs.wm.edu/wp-content/uploads/2018/08/526eb0ff-b412-4ee1-9f28-dffef7050588-280x190.jpg)
The first two weeks of my summer vacation consisted of business professional outfit shopping to prepare for my internship, and countless dinner dates with
5 Tips for Surviving the First Week
On August 22, 2018
![My hall mates and I posing with our OAs before Convocation in 2014!](https://wmblogs.wm.edu/wp-content/uploads/2018/08/IMG_4142-280x190.jpg)
1. Participate in orientation activities New student orientation can sometimes feel like an intense session of summer camp. I spent my first days at
My Second Home
On February 13, 2018
![diverse group of students sit on dock at Lake Matoaka](https://wmblogs.wm.edu/wp-content/uploads/2014/06/student-ldrship-devel-280x190.jpg)
“Where is home to you?” This is one of the most common questions I got from people. As an international transfer student coming from
Welcome Class of 2021 (and 2020,2019)- You Chose Her and She Chose YOU!
On August 24, 2017
![Students in discussion on campus around a bench](https://wmblogs.wm.edu/wp-content/uploads/2017/08/group3-1-280x190.jpg)
A couple years ago, while I was walking through Wren toward DoG Street I discovered a William & Mary secret: she is you and you
Finding your Fit
On April 10, 2017
![Fife and drum walking in Williamsburg](https://wmblogs.wm.edu/wp-content/uploads/2014/06/williamsburg-280x190.jpg)
Adjusting to college is hard and it might get even harder for transfer students as we are the “small number” in a bigger college
To All the Incoming Students Who Are Petrified
On August 21, 2015
![a group of girls pose together](https://wmblogs.wm.edu/wp-content/uploads/2015/08/Convocation-280x190.jpg)
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
Get Excited for Orientation
On April 28, 2015
![Casey Neary](https://wmblogs.wm.edu/wp-content/uploads/2015/03/casey_neary1-280x190.jpg)
Everyone’s all abuzz (or about to be) with acceptance letters. The turnaround is pretty quick, and before you know it, you’ll be entering Orientation.
Advice for My Old Transfer Self
On April 24, 2015
![Orientation Aides cheering at Move-In](https://wmblogs.wm.edu/wp-content/uploads/2014/06/orientation-280x190.jpg)
Going to college for the first time is tough, but eventually you find your way. Transferring to a new school is obviously difficult, too,