About the Transfer Student Mentors
One of the success stories of helping transfer students is the students themselves. The Transfer Student Mentors (TSMs) are a group of transfer students who have successfully transferred to Appalachian. The TSMs assist incoming transfer students by providing accurate information and helping students get connected with the Appalachian community and campus. The TSMs reach out to admitted students, support Transfer Student Orientation, and lead transfer student events.
The TSMs remain available to students once they transfer to campus. They can answer questions, help students navigate their first semester on a new campus, assist students with ways to get involved or just meet for coffee and conversation. The TSMs are here to help students be successful at Appalachian. Students may connect with them through email, social media, Google chat or over a cup of coffee on campus.
The TSM program is a student leadership program that helps students develop leadership, mentorship, communication, public speaking, and a strong sense of identify as a member of the Appalachian community.
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Gracelyn Anderson (Transferred from Vance Granville Community College)
Hi Mountaineers! My name is Gracelyn Anderson, and I am a transfer student from Vance Granville Community College in Creedmoor, NC. I am a Public Health Major! Some of my favorite things to do are paint, binge-watch my favorite TV shows, thrifting, and exploring Boone and parts of Banner Elk! Please feel free to reach out to me with any questions or even if you want to make a new friend at andersonge1@appstate.edu. -
Christina Aylsworth (Transferred from Gaston College)
Hi Everybody! My name is Christina Aylsworth, and I am a transfer student from Gaston College in Dallas, NC. My major is Elementary Education! I am a member of TRIO, North Carolina Teaching Fellows, Alpha Omicron Pi Sorority and Appalachian Educators on campus! In my free time, I love reading books and spending time in the library studying as well as spending time with my friends! Please contact me if you have questions about transferring to App State or would like to meet a friend! Reach me at aylsworthcn@appstate.edu. -
Liz Carpenter (Transferred from Mars Hill University)
Hi Mountaineers! My name is Liz Carpenter and I transferred from Mars Hill University. I am a Social Work major with a minor in English. I am a member of Rotaract here on campus. Some of my favorite spots in Boone are Sanford Mall on sunny days and King Street. Feel free to ask me questions at carpenterer1@appstate.edu. -
Caroline Churchbourne (Transferred from College of Charleston)
Hi Mountaineers, my name is Caroline Churchbourne! I am a transfer student from the College of Charleston in Charleston, SC. I am majoring in Criminal Justice and minoring in Military Science and Leadership. I am a sophomore here at App. I am currently a member of the M-4 Company of Pershing Rifles, and am a part of ROTC. Some places around campus I enjoy are the library, the Solarium and Crossroads Coffee Shop. I enjoy hiking, hanging out on Sanford Mall, shopping on King Street, and traveling. Please contact me with any questions you have about transferring to App State at churchbournecg@appstate.edu. -
Max Crum (Transferred from UNC Greensboro)
He/Him Hello Mountaineers! My name is Max Crum and I transferred here from UNC Greensboro. I'm majoring in Theatre Performance with a minor in English. I'm a member of the Watauga Residential College and I'm an expert in all things AppalCart. I love to read, write, make friends, lead clubs, and perform, so please reach out to me if you ever need or want to get involved with your campus! Reach me at cruml@appstate.edu. -
Zola Ferraby (Transferred from UNC Greensboro)
They/Them/Theirs Hey Mountaineers! My name is Zola Ferraby and I transferred from UNC Greensboro in Greensboro, NC. I am majoring in Urban Studies as part of the Interdisciplinary Studies Self Design program, and minoring in Sustainable Development. I am part of Watauga Residential College, the Just Dance club, and AppState band programs! I enjoy anything nature-related (hiking, swimming, plants, etc.), reaching, crocheting, and crafting. My favorite places on campus to study are the third floor of the Union, the Solarium, or in one of the coffee shops! If you have any questions about transferring or resources on campus, feel free to reach out at ferrabyzc@appstate.edu! -
AJaylah Floyd (Transferred from Cape Fear Community College)
She/Her Hey guys! I'm A'Jaylah Floyd, and I tranferred from Cape Fear Community college in Wilmington, NC. I'm a Chemistry major. I enjoy reading, picnics at local parks, and cooking. Some of my favorite places on campus are the Solarium and the 4th floor of the Library. Please contact me (floyday@appstate.edu) with any questions you have about transferring to App State! -
Madison Hudgins (Transferred from Guilford Technical Community College)
She/Her Hello there! My name is Madison Hudgins and I transferred from Guilford Technical Community College (GTCC). I am a senior accounting major, with a finance minor. I am also one of the captains for the App State Marching Mountaineer's Color Guard team. If I'm not practicing, then you'll probablt find me at Wired Scholar in the library drinking a Bananarama Smoothie! Feel free to reach out to me with any questions at hudginsmm@appstate.edu. -
Robyn McDowell (Transferred from Pitt Community College)
She/Her Hey everyone! My name is Robyn McDowell, and I tranferred from Pitt Community Colleger in Winterville, NC. I am an English major and I really like reading, writing, as well as hiking. I also love to sunbathe on Sanford Mall and people watch. Please contact me if you have any questions about transferring to App State or would like to meet a friend! Reach me at mcdowellmm1@appstate.edu. -
Gabi Nelson (Transferred from Catawba College)
Hi! My name is Gabi Nelson and I transferred to App from Catawba College in Salisbury, NC. I am a Criminal Justice major and am involved with the Christian ministries on and off campus! In my free time, I love going on hikes, camping, reading books, and traveling to somewhere new. Feel free to reach out with any questions at nelsonegl@appstate.edu. -
Zoey Reder (Transferred from Central Piedmont Community College)
She/Her Hey Mountaineers! My name is Zoey Reder, and I transferred from Central Piedmont Community College in Charlotte, NC. My current major is Psychology with a Health Studies concentration. Here on campus, I'm a member of CHAARG and the Letters of Love Club! I love to read, go shopping, watch new movies, go on outdoors walks/hikes, study in the Solarium, and take workout classes at the UREC! Please contact me if you have questions about transferring to App State or would like to meet a friend! Reach me at rederzg@appstate.edu. -
Caroline Ruppe (Transferred from Isothermal Community College)
Hello, my name is Caroline Ruppe. I transferred from Isothermal Community College located in Spindale, North Carolina. I am currently a Nursing major. I enjoy admiring nature and thrifting. One of my favorie spots to visit on campus is Hatchet Coffee Roasters in Central Dining Hall. I like their lavender and coconut lattes. I am also an active member in SNAAP and the Dementia Awareness Club. Do not hesitate to reach out to me with any questions or concerns at ruppecf@appstate.edu. -
Tayden Sikorski (Transferred from Bluefield State University )
Hi! My name is Tayden Sikorski, I transferred to App State in Fall 2024. Although I was born and rasied in Illinois, I transferred from a small college in West Virginia called Bluefield State University. I am a business management major with a concentration in entrepreneurship. In my free time I am usually hiking, baking or reading. I am also apart of the Beans 2 Brew campus coffee shop business team. I always love meeting new transfer students, and would love to help answer any questions you have or just get to know you! Feel free to reach out at sikorskita@appstate.edu. -
Isiah Stevenson (Transferred from Western Carolina University )
Hey Mountaineers! My name is Isiah Matthias Stevenson, and I transferred from Western Carolina University. I’m majoring in Psychology with a minor in Criminal Justice here at App State. When I’m not in class, I enjoy hanging out with my friends and going on long walks to unwind and clear my head. Transferring can be a big transition, but you’re not alone—I’m here to help however I can. Feel free to reach out if you have any questions or just want to connect! You can reach me at stevensonim@appstate.edu.