Opra
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When I decided to transfer to Stephen F. Austin State University, I was nervous. I'd be leaving my community college friends and starting over as a junior. But after reading student reviews, I'm actually getting excited.
The sense of community is real. Multiple reviews mention that SFA has a “small school feel” despite being a university. One student wrote: “Professors know your name. People smile at you on campus. It's not like the big schools where you're invisible.” For a transfer student, this is huge.
The Transfer Center is a resource. I found a review from a transfer student who said: “The Transfer Center helped me figure out which credits would transfer and connected me with other transfers. I wasn't alone.” Another said: “They have a transfer student organization that meets monthly.” Knowing there's a dedicated office for people like me is reassuring.
Nacogdoches itself is a factor. A student review said: “It's a small town, but there's enough to do. Coffee shops, local restaurants, outdoor activities.” Another said: “If you want a big city, this isn't it. But if you want a community where you can focus on school, it's perfect.”
The business school has good reviews. One student wrote: “The professors actually have industry experience. They're not just academics.” Another said: “The career center helped me get an internship that led to a job offer.”
I'm still nervous about housing and making friends, but I'm no longer worried that SFA will feel cold or impersonal. It sounds like a place where transfers can find their footing. For other students considering SFA, what's your experience been? I'd love to hear more.
The sense of community is real. Multiple reviews mention that SFA has a “small school feel” despite being a university. One student wrote: “Professors know your name. People smile at you on campus. It's not like the big schools where you're invisible.” For a transfer student, this is huge.
The Transfer Center is a resource. I found a review from a transfer student who said: “The Transfer Center helped me figure out which credits would transfer and connected me with other transfers. I wasn't alone.” Another said: “They have a transfer student organization that meets monthly.” Knowing there's a dedicated office for people like me is reassuring.
Nacogdoches itself is a factor. A student review said: “It's a small town, but there's enough to do. Coffee shops, local restaurants, outdoor activities.” Another said: “If you want a big city, this isn't it. But if you want a community where you can focus on school, it's perfect.”
The business school has good reviews. One student wrote: “The professors actually have industry experience. They're not just academics.” Another said: “The career center helped me get an internship that led to a job offer.”
I'm still nervous about housing and making friends, but I'm no longer worried that SFA will feel cold or impersonal. It sounds like a place where transfers can find their footing. For other students considering SFA, what's your experience been? I'd love to hear more.