Lipscomb is a great place to make new friends and pursue an education, according to new transfer students.
Although their experience is far different than that of incoming freshmen, transfers say they are making the most of their first few weeks on campus.
Liz Schnell, a sophomore who transferred from Northern Kentucky University, is enthusiastic about life at Lipscomb.
“The transition’s been really, really easy,” said Schnell, a fashion-merchandising major from Cincinnati, Ohio. “I’ve only been here for a few weeks, but I feel like I’ve already grown as a person.
“I’ve made so many friends the past couple weeks, and it’s so easy to get involved,” she said. “And, the professors here want to build a relationship with you as a person, not just as a student.”
Miranda Davidson, a junior health and physical education major from Paducah, Ky., said it has been an easy social adjustment to Lipscomb from her local community college.
“The hard thing is really making yourself focus on studying, instead of doing other things,” Davidson said. “There are so many different things that you can get involved in and just find your fit here at Lipscomb.”
Davidson said she is looking forward to becoming more involved on campus and finding her niche among the Bisons.
“Just this week I keep meeting more people, and they recognize me,” she said. “I feel like I’ve been going here for a while now.”
Despite their unique situation and the adjustments that must take place, many transfer students view the Lipscomb community as a big academic lift.
Horton Jones, a first-year pharmacy student, completed his undergraduate education at Lipscomb, after transferring from The University of Tennessee at Chattanooga two years ago.
“Lipscomb really did prepare me for pharmacy school,” Jones said. “I have been constantly challenged and made into a stronger, more confidant, more considerate person since I have been here at Lipscomb. I will never forget the people I have met here — they gave me faith that I never had before.”
Lipscomb welcomed 148 transfer students to campus this fall, up four from last year.
Students who are looking for ways to be involved on campus have many options. Social clubs offer a unique way to meet new people and make friends while enjoying Greek life. Stampede, the new student-led fan organization, is all about creating that energetic student section at sporting events, supporting Lipscomb’s student athletes. In addition, intramural sports are played year-round and provide a fun, relaxed atmosphere for competition.
Upcoming events to be a part of include The Dodge Ball, Paint the Herd and Relay for Life.