#DYK More than 10% of Lumberjacks are transfer students?
👋🏼 Meet Senior Ynedira Pineda
📍 Hometown: Buckeye
📚 Transferred from Estrella Mountain Community College
📊 Studying business management with a minor in psychology
"I transferred to NAU because I wanted a change in my life. I wanted to challenge myself. Coming to NAU has given me the opportunity to step out of my comfort zone & and to meet some amazing people.
I transferred in Fall 2020, a year which we’re all too familiar with. Despite living in a pandemic, I told myself I was going to make the most of my time here worthwhile. At the time, I lived with my best friend; it felt great knowing I had her support and guidance. That also meant I wasn’t entirely alone and that I could piggyback off her every now and then.
I also had a Transfer Peer Mentor, who I’m glad to say has become one of my closest friends here at NAU, who provided her unconditional support. Having her as a mentor has made me feel connected, encouraged, co...