Department of the Month:
Social Media Handles: Athletics
@tamusasports
How does your department help transfer students?
Our coaching staff routinely look to bring in student-athletes as transfers. The coaches act in a role as the primary contact for transfers.
How many people are in your department and how many were transfer students?
85 student-athletes
26 of those are transfer students
What tips do you have for transfer students?
Specifically, for prospects looking to transfer in for athletics, it is key that they get in touch with the respective head coach of the sport they are interested in. Allow the coaching staff to guide them through the process.
What did your undergraduate journey look like?
I went to the University of Birmingham in the UK straight after high school (known as college in the UK). I originally wanted to study biotechnology, but I discovered that it involved studying plants and changed my major to microbiology.
What advice do you have for transfer students on campus?
Get to know your advisors and faculty as soon as possible.
What is your title and what department do you work for?
Assistant Professor of Biology in the Department of Life Sciences
What is the significance of the dept. you work in and how does it help students?
We teach 700+ majors, helping students get into professional health positions and programs as well as many other science related professions.
What do you like to do in your free time?
A: metal work, cycling, mountain biking, hiking, and watching films with my kids
What do you like to do in your free time?
The courtyard between the auditorium and the CAB cafeteria
A tip from a mentor: Michael Walik
Howdy Jaguars!
We have made it to the 3rd month of the semester! It may feel like a small victory.. but it is a victory nonetheless! This is the month of Spring Break, and what a better topic to think about than self care. Remember to take a break, and to take care of yourself.
I Implore you all to think about this; there's nobody who cares more about you thank you, and there's nobody better equipped to take care of you than you.
I wish you all a wonderful 3rd month of the semester, and remember to give yourself a pat on the back for working so hard up to this point!
Alexandria Hales
Major Kinesiology with a concentration In Exercise Science & Pre-Physical Therapy
Classification: Junior
Where did you Transfer from?
Northwest Vista College
What has been your favorite event this semester and why?
My favorite event so far was the Jaguar Involvement Fair, I enjoyed making my way around all the tables and seeing what interests me. I wasn't really involved at Northwest Vista, so I wanted to change that. I am now apart of the Kinesiology Club, and Black Student Union.
