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It only took one semester for Wiley Jones to realize that Bacone College in Muskogee, Oklahoma, was not the right fit. He’d remembered a few friends from high school who had toured the campus of Angelo State University and really liked it, so he put in a call. “I came down for a visit and spoke with a transfer counselor, “says Wiley. “I had a great day. They were willing to work with me and my schedule so I enrolled the following spring.”

Today, the pre-engineering student is very much at home on campus. He’s an active member of Pi-Kappa-Alpha and enjoys a number of intramural sports. “The community of ASU is so friendly. I’ve had a great experience since transferring.”

So great, in fact, he hopes to become an ASU RAMbassador so he can help other transfer students find the same success. These student ambassadors give campus tours, volunteer for community service projects and help with many ASU functions, like Ram Jam and the Homecoming Dinner. “I’d like to be involved in the organization so I can help incoming transfer students,” says Wiley.

What advice will he give them? “Get involved with as many organizations as you can handle,” he says, “and have good positive relationships with all of your professors.”

When Nate McCann was making plans to transfer from Northwest Vista College, he knew he had a number of big choices ahead of him, and a number of things to consider.  Angelo State University seemed to be just the right fit. “I chose ASU because of its size,” he says. “And the financial aid package they offered made it one of my most affordable options.” He also liked the fact that ASU is relatively close to San Antonio and his home town of Helotes, so going home on the weekends is always convenient.

Set to graduate in Spring 2011, Nate is a Communications major who has made the Dean’s list in both 2009 and 2010. He notes a number of campus resources that have helped him excel at ASU. 

 “The Porter Henderson Library has helped me tremendously with different research projects,” he says. “I’ve also used the Writing Center to proofread papers and get help with my writing skills.”

 But it’s not all academics for Nate. “I play various intramural sports,” he says. “I love being involved in the Film Club. I attend ASU volleyball, basketball and football games and other sporting events.”

 When asked what advice he’d give a potential transfer student, his answer is simple: “Get involved in as many activities as possible and enjoy college while you can.”