Transfer Student Newsletter: March Silver Bullet

A&M-SA'S TRANSFER STUDENT NEWSLETTER

THE MONTHLY

March 2021

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March

This month is filled with lots of fun.

The month of March is for people like us, the Transfers! Make sure to check out the whole newsletter to see how we plan on celebrating and, to see who else is celebrated this month. Our Campus will have so many fun, yet safe events for everyone to enjoy. So take out your planners and mark down the dates.

We can't wait to see you!

MARCH 2021

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Content 01 Op-ed from the Lead Mentor 02 Department of the Month 03 DOM Continued 04 Transfer Student Spotlight 05 Women's History Month 06 Irish American Heritage Month 07 Tau Sigma Induction Ceremony 08 Spring Transfer Week 09 Small Business Highlight 10 Student Counseling Center 11 Transfer Student Focus Group 12 Transfer Student T-Shirt Design 13 #StudentPerks 14 Jaguars Corner 15 Tau Sigma Challenge

David Mantiply

Build a Community

A tip from the lead mentor

The recent winter storms reminded me how important community is. Whether its your neighbors helping you cook on an open fire or opening your home to family and friends, community is necessary for you to thrive. Your time in college is no different - how you build that community may be different. It’s up to you to create your community, whether it be by joining a student org or just talking to the people in your classes. I know walking onto campus as a transfer can be intimidating - there are so many clubs and orgs. How do you find the campus community that’s right for you?

Step 1…go to JagSync. Once I’m a nontraditional Campus communities aren’t just there, you can search all the student, so I was even student orgs - they can be people in student orgs we have on campus. more apprehensive about your classes to create a study Try starting with your major. What joining student orgs, I group with. I know, in a virtual orgs exist specifically for your would say to myself “I’m environment this is a lot harder but, major? If you don’t find one for you, not going to have not impossible. Exchange phone create one. That’s what our very in common with numbers and emails with one or own, Karissa Mitchem, did when she anything traditional students.” two students in your class. Not noticed there wasn’t anything for Turns out this was a lie, sure who to exchange information accountants - she created a not only did I fit in but the with? Look for the people who have chapter of the Texas Society of orgs I’m a part of their cameras on even when they CPAs on campus. Maybe a social genuinely appreciate the aren’t required. One of the organization is more your style? life experiences I bring to advantages of being a small school You’ll find there are plenty of the table. All of this to is that there’s a chance you’ll end options there as well - we have say, no you’re not too old up in class with that person again. hobby clubs, honor societies, as to join an org on campus! well as Greek and volunteer orgs. A The good news is that if BEING A PART OF A CAMPUS final option is by demographic. you’re reading this you’re COMMUNITY ISN’T JUST JOINING Maybe you’re a parent looking for a likely already a member AN ORG OR BEING A PART OF A little support? Well, thanks to of at least one campus STUDY GROUP, ITS BEING ACTIVE. Whitney Brown, a first-semester community, but I YOU GET OUT WHAT YOU PUT IN. transfer, we now have the JagFam encourage you to expand Support Student org: focused on your circle. Find another the shared experience of studentorg or two to join. parents.

During our winter storms my various campus communities checked on one another and/or invited each other into their homes when someone was without power or water, in other words, we took care of each other. I know I had a hard time during the storms and the support I received was much needed and greatly appreciated. It would’ve been a lot worse had it not been for the community I built.

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We spoke with Bryant Moore, on behalf of the Library. Moore has been with our campus for nine years and is the Frist-Year Experience Librarian and serves as the advisor for the Student Library Advisory Board!

It comes to no surprise that the operations have changed due to Covid-19, so here's what you need to know: Many of the services housed in the library’s physical space are limited. Library staff have continued to serve students by offering virtual research Did you know? appointments and online library instruction You can text the library?! sessions. The library also converted face-to-face (210) 802-2275 programming into virtual or on the go activities.

These are the services that are offered remotely: Research Appointments with Subject Librarians Databases & Research Guides Archives & Special Collections Assistance

Remote

Mon-Thurs 8am - 9pm Friday 8am - 6pm Saturday 9am - 6pm Sunday 1pm - 9pm

On Site

Mon-Thurs 11am - 5pm Friday 11am - 4pm

Department of the Month Continued...

Fellow Transfer Student

Doroteo Peña

on being a student worker for the Library

Doroteo transferred from South Texas College and is majoring in History with a minor is Kinesiology/Coaching. At the end of Summer 2020 Doroteo moved up to San Antonio to attend A&M-SA and decided to apply for a job with our campus library. "I applied for the library as I thought it would give me the opportunity to be on campus more often. Plus, I could utilize the position as a way to learn about what services the Library offered students." Now having worked for the library for two semesters, Peña recommends working on campus "because it allows you to learn so much about all the departments and you know the departments will be flexible when it comes to academics."

"Don't forget to attend the upcoming focus group the library is hosting it's a great opportunity to build connections with everyone attending and share your opnions, plus there's a great raffle!" -Doroteo Peña

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Though the library offers extraordinary services for our students, they want to know what they're doing right and how to better themselves in order to better serve our Jaguar community! So they are hosting a focus group especially for TRANSFER STUDENTS! Each participant will be enter in a drawing to win a $50 gift card to Amazon or Walmart!

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Cary Farrow IV When school gets challenging what has motivated you to push through?

The big thing for me is not strictly going to college to get the paper, there isn't a direct correlation to the actual degree, but I'm more invested in the opportunities that I'll get in college. Business owners have a general knowledge that I don't and I want to seek the knowledge that I don't have. I wasn't a good student when I was younger - I wasn't serious about it at first or well-equipped to go through it. I wasn't prepared; so this is my redemption narrative. Reclaiming my education is my sense of self-worth . School seemed insurmountable, now, when I run into trouble, I remind myself that I'm grown and I CAN navigate this. I have the skills to deal with managing myself and my time.

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Classification: Junior Major: Management, College of Business Why did you choose A&M-SA?

Affordability was the main reason. Financial aid covered almost all of the costs. My finances are not where they typically would be and here I can get my education at an affordable price - so that was a big motivator .

Any advice for other transfer students?

If you're having a hard time, regain clarification on why you're here. What are your intentions?

Why are you taking these classes? Asking yourself difficult questions can help you figure out the answers on your own, then reach out to someone who's perspective you respect. If you're just going through the motions, when it gets difficult, it's tough to get through. Find your why, and keep it. Have a robust support system in place. You need someone who can be frank with you about your emotions. Have someone there to have those tough conversations with.

Build a safe support system.

What do you like doing in your free time?

I love going hiking, and being with people that matter to me - I meet with friends and fellow actors weekly through zoom for an hour and a half, I also make time to see my young nephew every once in awhile - but it's not about just being there - I make the most of those moments and try to be present with those I can see in person. I enjoy doing improv work - Theater is a BIG part of my life especially pre-covid. With that being said...

Support the arts! The arts do a lot, try to help us get through a difficult time, they are amongst the most vulnerable and most affected by these difficult times!

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More info on JagSync

March

MONDAY 8TH

MONDAY 22ND

12 PM Influential International Women Poster Display

11:30 AM

TUESDAY 9TH 12 PM Women @ Work Presentation

THURSDAY 11TH 6PM Enola Holmes Netflix Watch Party

Women Empowerment Week Kick-off 2 PM Spotlight on Women Faculty at TAMUSA

WEDNESDAY 24TH 11 Pm Spa Day 12 PM Women @Work Presentation 2PM Patriotic Women in Texas

THURSDAY 18TH

THURSDAY 25TH

12 PM Chalk It Up for Women's History

6 PM Virtual Self Defense Class

TUESDAY 23RD

SUNDAY 28TH

10 AM Paint You SHEro

1 PM Jag Women Rock!

Awards Brunch

Women's History Month MARCH 2021

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More info on JagSync

Irish-American Heritage Month Celebration Date: March 17, 2021 Time: TBD Location: TBD Come out in your GREEN as we celebrate Irish-American Heritage Month!!! Free Food, Live Entertainment and More....

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Irish LatinX: Celtic Culture Diaspora, and Identity in the Americas Date: March 23, 2021 Time: 2 - 3:15 p.m.

Location: CAB Courtyard Join Dr. Francis Galan (History) and Dr. Andrew Sanders (History) for this virtual presentation as part of Irish-American Heritage Month.

Irish American Heritage Month

2021Induction Ceremony ~Inductees~

Josephine Alanis

Kelly Mata

Deveney Alcoser

Valeria Mendez

Desiree Arredondo

Catherine Millard

Tiffany Balderas

Tristan Miller

Landis Brightman

Christopher Moon

Gracie Closna

Catherine Naranjo

David Dacosta

Shanna Nunez

Joseph DeTovar

Victoria Ochoa

Anthony Estrada

Angela Pierce

Rebecca Fabian

Anakaren Renteria

Taylor Feehan

Brenda Reyes

Marisela Hernandez

Toni Reyes

Lauren Huerta

Irma Saenz

Karolyn James

Diego Salinas

Katelyn Kotchey

Shanty Thomas

Juan Lopez

Kristen Vargas

Lauryn Maldonado

Gabriella Villegas Roland Zuniga

MARCH 24th 6:00pm - 7:30 pm Attire is Business Casual

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MARCH 2021

Lada Ladies

In du lg e w it h D el ic io us En ch il ad as fr om th is w om en ow ne d

Small Business HOW DID THIS SMALL BUSINESS START? AND WHY DID YOU WANT TO START IT?

When we were growing up, as far back as I can remember, my sister always cooked for our family. Our mother was a single mother and was crazy busy working a full-time job and being a full-time mother to us! We tended to eat out quite often and although she would try to make home cooked meals, she truly never enjoyed it. So, my sister started learning recipes here and there and would watch and learn from our grandmothers on both sides! She developed this passion for cooking and really enjoyed the craft and beauty of it, viewing it as an expression of art. So, growing up we always toyed with the idea of starting a catering company, but our careers took two different paths and our lives never synced with each other. Fast forward to about five years ago, we were both at a point at our lives ready for a “change.” We decided together to take a chance, bet on ourselves and be our own boss for once!

Originally, we wanted to start this business to start something new, and step out of our comfort zone, but now it has turned into something so much more than that! We are really loving the businesswomen we are becoming and inspiring the next generation to want and be more. If you want to change something, change it! Make it happen, and we want them to know we have their backs the way our mother had ours!

Before we went into business, we did a lot of research! We read so many books, attended seminars and talked to local food truck owners to get an idea what we were really in for.

One of the main pieces of advice we kept getting was to do W H A T D O E S Y O U R something unique. Do something that makes you stand out and makes people remember you! With my sisters’ Culinary SMALL BUSINESS background and her extensive training as a Chef, there were OFFER? so many cuisine options to choose from! After all of the brainstorming, and taste tests we kept returning back to our family favorite, Enchiladas! We truly have a passion for Enchiladas and with my sisters’ French-trained background and influences from our grandmothers, she developed her own Enchilada sauce recipes and we started our Enchilada adventure!

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WHAT HAS BEEN THE MOST CHALLENGING THING YOU HAD TO OVERCOME AS A SMALL BUSINESS?

The most challenging thing we had to overcome was learning how to work with each other in such a small space! Ha ha! My sister went from working in a 7,000 square foot industrial size kitchen to our little 20-foot food truck box! Add to that, we are sisters!

IN WHAT WAYS DO YOU HOPE TO GROW AS A SMALL BUSINESS? GOALS?

We truly enjoy being a small business! We have grown slightly every year and it has been at the perfect rate for our lives! We are still a two-person operation and that is completely intentional. We love the fact that we can be open when we want to and close when we need to! We just completed our five-year anniversary and can proudly say we achieved our 5-year business plan!

We are looking forward to the future and can’t wait to see what is in store for us!

We are a food truck that loves to travel and meet new fellow Enchilada Enthusiasts! We always post our monthly schedule on our website at ladaladies.com and on our social media accounts where you can find us! Or you can always contact us because it will always be one of us responding to you!

STUDENT COUNSELING

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Happy March! Are you ready for Midterms, Jaguars? As we welcome the month of March, remember this is a long month and it may feel overwhelming with group projects, assignments, and midterms. Be sure to prioritize your health; one way you can practice selfcare is through this 6 minute Progressive Muscle Relaxation video

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=utGa6rqzs3g

If you are interested in learning more about the Student Counseling Center, give us a call at 210.784.1331; we are available Monday-Friday, 8am-5pm. We provide brief individual and group therapy, crisis intervention, and case management. The Student Counseling Center is offering the below workshops and events this month.

SCC Resources: Check out our SCC YouTube Channel and the Nourish to Flourish Videos:

https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL8gSxflYeo9r8zTtLEgwX2Y766u-ui5fk

Check out our Virtual Zen Den for some self-care ideas!

https://www.tamusa.edu/studentengagementsuccess/studentcounseling/relaxationroom.html Follow us on Instagram: @tamusastudentcounseling for coping skills, upcoming events, and resources.

Emergency Resources: University Police: (210) 784-1911 (Emergency line) National Crisis Textline: text “hello” to 741-741 Center for Health Care Services: (800) 316-9241

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Congratulations to Angela Martinez!

The Transfer Student Engagement Office hosted a t-shirt design contest and Angie's design won! These shirts are on the way to campus and will be handed out to transfer students during Spring Transfer Week! Visit JagSync to review all the details of that week and don't miss out on the chance of getting this one-of-a-kind Transfer t-shirt designed by one of your peers!

SeaWorld + Aquatica 2021 Season Pass - Limited-Time Offer: Buy SeaWorld, Get Aquatica Free Offer ends March 21.

The San Antonio River will once again be turned green for three days starting March 14.

MARCH 2021

#STUD ENT PERKS Thirsty? Get a free small drink (some locations offer 10% off!) when you show your student ID with any purchase at Chickfil-A.

Krispy Kreme rewards students with a free donut for every ‘A’.

Check if your local Krispy Kreme participates.

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JAGUARS CORNER MARCH

Face coverings remain required on campus @tamusanantonio

Join your fellow Jaguars in a day of of selfless service! This semester we will be joining in service at four locations throughout San Antonio and will be complying with all COVID-19 regulations and guidelines! We have six exciting projects to choose from, with project materials, mask, and a t-shirt provided. RSVP and reserve your spot today!

Day of instructions: Please arrive at your selected site between 7:45 - 8:00 a.m. Upon arrival you and your guests will be checked in, and provided with official Choose. Act. Impact. t-shirts (while supplies last).

Register HERE!

MARCH 2021

https://givepul.se/tiwer5

https://tamusa.givepulse.com/event/227206-Choose.-Act.Impact.-Day-of-Service-Spring-2021

Connect Tausigma_Jaguars with us!

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