College of Engineering
Jared Hal
Office/Department Unit: Aerospace Engineering
Where did you transfer from?
Piedmont Virginia Community College
What do you enjoy most about VT or your major?
All the professors are passionate about teaching which makes the classes interesting and engaging. I also like how friends the community is and how easy it is to make new friends!
What one piece of advice would you give to a potential transfer student?
Don’t be shy to ask your professor a question, as it’s probably a question a lot of people have.
Daniel Jagga
Office/Department Unit: Computer Science
Where did you transfer from?
George Mason
What do you enjoy most about VT or your major?
I fell in love with the campus and blacksburg. I’m still new but it feels like home. I love how welcoming everyone has been, I thought i’d feel like an outsider but within one semester I am a hokie.
What one piece of advice would you give to a potential transfer student?
Don’t worry about how you will fit in on campus, you will find your place no matter how nervous you might be coming in. VT is a great community and you’ll love it here. Enjoy it while you’re here.
Madison Schwanz
Office/Department Unit: Civil Engineering
Where did you transfer from?
Tidewater Community College VB
What do you enjoy most about VT or your major?
I enjoy how easy it is to get involved in clubs and meet new people. Everyone is so welcoming regardless of if you’re a first year or been at VT for years.
What do you hope to be doing in ten years?
I hope to be working with the government to establish sustainable infrastructure for military bases and surrounding areas..
Christian Fannon
Office/Department Unit: Computer Engineering
Where did you transfer from?
Mountain Empire Community College
What do you enjoy most about VT or your major?
The atmosphere at Virginia Tech is unmatched!
What one piece of advice would you give to a potential transfer student?
Reach out for help when you need it!
Preston McNulty
Office/Department Unit: Electrical Engineering
Where did you transfer from?
Virginia Western Community College
What do you hope to be doing in ten years?
I hope to be a pilot in the United States Air Force
What one piece of advice would you give to a potential transfer student?
Prepare to spend money on food.
Jacob Drivas
Office/Department Unit: Computer Science
Where did you transfer from?
Tidewater Community College (Virginia Beach, VA)
What one piece of advice would you give to a potential transfer student?
Get out there and meet people; It's the best part about Virginia Tech and will make your experience here immeasurably more enjoyable.
What do you enjoy most about VT or your major?
What I enjoy most about Virginia Tech is simply the community; I felt welcomed the moment I stepped onto campus.
Ranger Matthew
Office/Department Unit: Aerospace
Where did you transfer from?
Reynolds Community College
What one piece of advice would you give to a potential transfer student?
Make friends, there are a lot of transfers just like you.
What do you hope to be doing in ten years?
Working for the Navy!
Gladys Diaz
Office/Department Unit: Civil Engineering
Where did you transfer from?
Laurel Ridge Community College
What one piece of advice would you give to a potential transfer student?
The best advice I can give to a fellow transfer student would be to accept the many social invitations offered to you soon after you transfer. Transfering to a different school can be a bit overwhelming but making connections with fellow students at transfer student events is a great way to lessen the big change.
What do you enjoy most about VT or your major?
I enjoy how helpful the professors and TA's are so long as you are willing to ask for help.
Cody Loving
Office/Department Unit: Industrial and Systems Engineering
Where did you transfer from?
Brightpoint Community College
What one piece of advice would you give to a potential transfer student?
It is hard to graduate in 2 years and take advantage of all Virginia Tech has to offer. Make the most of your time and don't be afraid to take 3 years to participate in academic clubs or accept a co-op. Network with fellow Hokies.
Do you have any campus involvements and/or achievements you want to highlight?
I am part of the Tau Sigma National Honor Society and the Institute for Industrial and Systems Engineers. I am involved with Cru, a campus ministry.
Eric Evers
Office/Department Unit: Chemical Engineering
Where did you transfer from?
Northern Virginia Community College
What do you enjoy most about VT or your major?
I enjoy most the opportunities of meeting people
What one piece of advice would you give to a potential transfer student?
Embrace discomfort, stress and change. Try new things, they might be academic, athletic, social, religious, occupational
JD Champagne
Office/Department Unit: Mechanical Engineering, Automotive Engineering, Robotics Mechatronics
Where did you transfer from?
UMass
What do you hope to be doing in ten years?
Relaxing at my alpine lake house
Do you have any campus involvements and/or achievements you want to highlight?
I recently came in 2nd place at the Apex Center's 2024 Startup Sprint, an entrepreneurship competition. I also designed, coded, and built an Arduino-controlled lighting system for a research study over the summer.
Johnathan Bailey
Office/Department Unit: Biological Systems Engineering
Where did you transfer from?
Laurel Ridge Community College
What do you enjoy most about VT or your major?
With only about 150 undergrads in the department, we enjoy access to all the resources of a major university and the personalized experience of a small program.
Do you have any campus involvements and/or achievements you want to highlight?
BSE Ambassador, Mentor, and Liaison. Treasurer - American Society of Agricultural and Biological Engineers. Nepal Travel Team Lead - Service Without Borders
John Hewitt
Office/Department Unit: Computer Science
Where did you transfer from?
Tidewater Community College
Do you have any campus involvements and/or achievements you want to highlight?
Involvement with Veterans@VT and earning the Richard H. Warren Engineering Scholarship.
What one piece of advice would you give to a potential transfer student?
Check the transferability of your transfer credits and if you’re coming from a VCCS school make the most out of your studies there.
Byron Streit
Office/Department Unit: Mechanical Engineering (but planning to switch to Computer Science after this semester)
Where did you transfer from?
University of Georgia
What do you enjoy most about VT or your major?
I've really enjoyed how cool the temperature has gotten already here in Blacksburg!
What one piece of advice would you give to a potential transfer student?
Try to get involved in clubs, extracurriculars, or even just meeting other classmates. I've realized it's a lot harder to meet people when you're not in a dorm, so getting to know other people on campus can really help to make VT feel more like home.