Transfer Talks Podcast: Recent Episodes
Transfer Jacks Mentoring
A podcast for transfer students and graduates at NAU to share their stories with the transfer community created by the Transfer Jacks Mentoring program.
Sasha is one of our beloved team members this 2023-24 school year and she is interviewed by peer mentor Megan! Sasha touches on what it's like being a peer mentor for transfer students, their academic program, and what it was like transitioning from being a transfer student to a transfer mentor.
Zachary was interviewed by Transfer Jack Peer Mentor Brooke, who shared their experience transferring from Nevada to NAU. Their share there passion for games and what the future my hold for them
Arrajanee not only is a Transfer Jack Mentor but is also a Transfer Student too. She was interviewed by another Transfer Jack Peer Mentor Brooke explaining what its like to be a mentor and also her passions about NAU and clubs
Matt was interviewed by Transfer Jack Peer Mentor Brooke, who shared their experience transferring from Yuma to NAU. Not only changing schools but also majors to interior design. Matt share their passion for interior design and new friend
Polaris was interviewed by Transfer Jack Peer Mentor Brooke, who shared their experience transferring from California to get a fresh start after the pandemic and also shared their passion within their class and how they are graduating this fall of 2023.
Samantha was interviewed by a Transfer Jack Peer Menter Cara, who shared their experience as a transfer to NAU. In this interview, they share their passion for music and how it led them to NAU.
Rebecca was interviewed by a Transfer Jack Peer Menter Arrajenee, who shared their experience as a transfer to NAU. In this interview, they share their first struggle with their mental health and the changes they had to experience coming to NAU.
Jen was interviewed by a Transfer Jack Peer Mentor Amina, who shared their experience as a transfer from Phonix College to NAU. In this interview, they share their passion for their major and what it is like to be a new transfer student.
Nic was interviewed by a Transfer Jack Peer Mentor Cara, who shared their experience as a transfer student from across the U.S. to continue their studies at NAU.
Kenneth was interviewed by a Transfer Jack's peer mentor Arrajanee, who shared their experience as a transfer from Coconino County to NAU and also their passion for graphic design.
Sophie was interviewed by Transfer Jack Mentor Cara, who shared their experiences as a senior transferring to NAU from Chandler-Gilbert Community College. Transferring as a senior to NAU added new challenges and adventure.
After graduating in December 2022, Yendira pays a visit to Flagstaff and was interviewed by Transfer Jacks Mentor Jeanine. She shared her experience transferring to NAU during COVID and her experience as a Transfer Jacks Mentor.
Zachary, interviewed by Transfer Jacks Mentor Tiff, shares his experiences being a non-traditional college student and transferring to NAU from Glendale Community College.
Vinny, interviewed by Transfer Jacks Mentor Leilei, shares his experiences moving to Flagstaff from the valley (Phoenix Area) and transferring to NAU.
Brennan, interviewed by Transfer Jacks Mentor Leilei, shares his experiences transferring from Mesa Community College.
Cora, interviewed by fellow Transfer Jacks Mentor Jeanine, shares her experiences coming to NAU during COVID and her experiences as a Transfer Jacks Mentor.
Lauren, interviewed by Transfer Jacks Mentor Tiff Kim, shares their experiences transferring as a non-traditional student and finding their community at NAU.
Griffin, interviewed by Transfer Jacks Mentor Leilei, shares his experiences transferring to NAU from ASU.
Lily, interviewed by fellow Transfer Jacks Mentor Cora, shares her experiences transferring to NAU from out of state in the midst of the COVID-19 pandemic and as a Transfer Jacks Mentor.
Transfer Jacks Mentors Leilei, Cora, Jeanine, and Tiff, share the process behind the creation of the Transfer Talks Podcast. They also share their favorite memories creating the podcast and interviewing transfer students and their fellow mentors.
Leah, interviewed by fellow Transfer Jacks Mentor Leilei, shares her experiences transferring to NAU and as a Transfer Jacks Mentor,
Jennifer, interviewed by fellow Transfer Jacks Mentor Tiff, shares her experiences transferring to NAU as a non-traditional student.
Maribel, interviewed by Transfer Jacks Mentor Jeanine, shares her experiences transferring from Estrella Mountain Community College to NAU and going back to college after having a career.
Jeanine, interviewed by fellow mentor Tiff, shares her experiences transferring from the University of Hawai'i at Hilo and as a Transfer Jacks Mentor.
Esteban, interviewed by Transfer Jacks Mentor Cora, shares his experience transferring from Arizona Western College and starting his college journey during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Leilei, interviewed by fellow mentor Cora, shares her experiences transferring to NAU from Arizona Western College and her experiences as a Transfer Jacks Mentor.
Nicholas, interviewed by Transfer Mentor Leilei, talks about his experiences transferring to NAU from Eastern Arizona College.
Keali, interviewed by Transfer Mentor Leilei, shares her experiences transferring to NAU.
Megan, interviewed by Transfer Peer Mentor Leilei, about her experiences transferring to NAU from an out-of-state college.
Lydia, interviewed by Transfer Jacks Mentor Leilei, shares her experiences as a transfer student and as a part of the Lumberjack Marching Band.
Anthony shares his experiences transferring during the COVID-19 pandemic and as a veteran student.
Teddy talks about his experiences transferring during the height of the COVID-19 pandemic and finding his community with ASNAU.
Kaylie is an in-state transfer student from Glendale Community College and talks about her experiences transferring from GCC to NAU.
Transfer Jacks Mentor Jennifer Wadley interviews fellow mentor, Tiff Kim, on her experiences as a transfer student and as a Transfer Jacks Peer Mentor.
Brandon shares his transfer experience from Coconino Community College to Northern Arizona University.
Transfer Jacks mentor, Tiffany Kim, interviews her supervisor, Katherine Lawlor, who was a 4-year to 4-year transfer student.
Vidal shares about her transfer experience from Coconino Community College to Northern Arizona University.
Stacey shares her transfer experience from Pima Community College to Northern Arizona University.
In this episode, Traci Gleason who serves as the Director for the Office of Inclusion: Multicultural and LGBTQIA Student Services shares her transfer story including being a first-generation and Indigenous college student.
Kelley, who works in the Division of Student Affairs, shares her transfer journey from Pima Community College to University of Arizona with Taylor Swenson and Katherine Lawlor of the Transfer & Online Connections team.
In this episode, Kiara who now serves as Director of the Native American Cultural Center at NAU shares her transfer student experiences including education abroad, TRIO Student Support Services, CCC to NAU, and practical advice.
This episode includes non-traditional students, education abroad, student employment, and more.
In this episode, Samuel Boggs shares his transfer experience with Transfer Jacks mentor, Tiff Kim.
In this episode, Aldon Batiste who graduated in December 2022 is interviewed by Transfer Jacks mentor, Cora Brown.
After recording our first six episodes with transfer students and graduates, we realized it might be important to define terminology we use at NAU to help our audience have a better understanding of the topics being discussed in each episode.
We are so excited to launch the Transfer Talks Podcast! The welcome message is from our current Transfer Jacks Coordinator, Katherine Lawlor.