#NationalTransferStudentWeek
October 20-24, 2025
Transfer Student Spotlight | Zosia Colby and Meghan Harding
Q: What advice would you share with other students thinking of transferring?
A: My advice for other students thinking about transferring is to keep an open mind and take the initiative to talk to people during transfer orientation. It can feel intimidating at first, but that’s how I met some of my closest friends. Everyone’s in the same position, so don’t be afraid to start a conversation.
Q: What excites you about your major?
A: What excites me about being an English major is how it connects people across time and experience. Through language, we document history, share stories, and understand perspectives different from our own; all of this helps society grow, becoming more inclusive. I love that studying English challenges me to think critically, analyze, and express ideas clearly: both in writing and speech. These skills not only help me appreciate literature but also help prepare me for studying law, where communication and critical thinking are essential.
Q: What are you most looking forward to in your remaining time at the U?
A: I’m most looking forward to finishing my degree, getting to know more professors and students, and making the most of the incredible library resources on campus. There’s something really exciting about being surrounded by people who love learning and having access to so much knowledge in one place.
Q: Anything else you want to share about your experiences?
A: Honestly, I just want to give a shoutout to the English Department for hosting Pie Day in LNCO.
Q: How did you decide to attend the University of Utah?
A: I got laid off from my job as a technical writer and realized I couldn't get another similar position without a bachelor's degree.
Q: What advice would you share with other students thinking of transferring?
A: Just apply if you are on the fence. Might as well open your options up!
Q: What excites you about your major?
A: The community and support. I'm not sure if other majors have these types of programs, but Writing and Rhetoric Studies (W&RS) provided transfer scholarships and classes and so much more. This was a big part of the reason I came back to school at all.
Q: What was surprising about campus life or classes here at the U?
A: So many options. Such a big campus. I miss SLCC's smaller campuses.
Q: What strategies or resources have helped you be successful here at the University of Utah?
A: W&RS faculty, my teachers, the FAFSA, Bennion Center staff, letting go of perfectionism and the need to control every aspect of my life.
Q: Are there any specific transfer-friendly spaces, programs, or events you would recommend?
A:Bennion Center Alt Breaks program.
Q: How has your transfer experience shaped your future goals?
A: Before transferring, my academic advisor gave me an incorrect estimate for how long it would take me to graduate, and it wasn't until after I applied and was ready to register for classes that I realized my advisor had led me astray. Having to recalibrate and plan for three more semesters was a big shift in future goals.
Q: What are you most looking forward to in your remaining time at the U?
A: Making connections and graduating.
Q: Anything else you want to share about your experiences?
A: Meet with different academic advisors prior to transferring to ensure you are getting accurate information