Denton Yoder
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Office/Department/Unit: Biological Systems Engineering
Institution you transferred from: Winston Salem State University
Institution you transferred to: Eastern Mennonite University
What was the biggest challenge you encountered as a transfer college student and how did you overcome it? Challenge: I didn't know anyone in my class. Solution: Made friends with underclassmen.
What is one piece of advice you would give transfer college students? Participate in community/group experiences.