Transitions - Orientation and Transition Programs

Colorado State University Transfer Student Newsletter
TRANSFORM
Transitions
Living in an environment that is different from your own can be both
an exciting adventure and a challenging process. I can clearly remember how I gradually adapted myself to the American academic and life
style last year. It took me a while for me to find where I fit, and I’m still
adjusting right now. Transitioning to CSU can seem overwhelming,
whether you are transferring here from somewhere in Colorado or
halfway across the globe from China.
During this transition process, I think getting connected plays the most
important role in helping you feel comfortable on campus. My way to
get connected with CSU, with Fort Collins, even with America, was to be
a transfer mentor. Thanks to this job, I have had a fantastic transition
experience in CSU. As an international student, I was totally unfamiliar
with everything here when I first came to campus. Being a transfer
mentor helps me improve my language skills, further my academic
studies, and experience a new culture and social environment on a daily basis.
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In this issue…
Look forward to…
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Find out about events and
resources all over campus!
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Events and activities for
transfer students!
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Meet a current transfer
student!
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Learn about Fort Collins!
Articles from your Transfer
Mentors and Community
Leaders!
Upcoming Events!
R.S.V.P. with your Transfer Mentor or
Community Leader to reserve a spot
on our February 8th trip to the Fort
Collins Museum of Discovery!
Look forward to our ice skating event
at EPIC (Edora Pool/Ice Center) on
Thursday, February 13th at 6:15 p.m.
Events on campus:
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Taking Great Notes Lecture on February 6th at 6pm at the
TILT Building
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CSU Women’s Basketball vs. Air Force on February 8th at
2pm—IT’S A PINK OUT
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CSU Men’s Basketball vs Utah State on February 11th at
7:15pm at Moby Arena
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Test Anxiety Lecture on February 13th at 6pm at the TILT
Building
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Hair Show on February 23rd at 6pm at the Lory Student Center
Theater
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Gluten Free Dining Series: Breakfast on February 26th at
12pm in the Gifford Building
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Express Yourself on February 27th at 6:30pm at Parmelee Hall
Connect with
CSU:
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Meet Mazen!
He grew up in Syria, moved to Qatar, and now currently lives in Fort Collins. Mazen is one
of our spring start transfer students that is not only adapting to a new university, but a
new country as well. In order to make the transition smoother, Mazen
has gotten involved with our transfer program events, international
communities, the transfer communities, and the Braiden transfer floor
community. His favorite event so far was the carnival in the Durelll
Center — at which he swept the poker and Texas Hold ‘em table. So far,
Mazen said his favorite thing about CSU is “how welcoming and
friendly everyone is!”
By Lucy Skrobacz
Resources:
Contact our office at
(970) 491-6011
or orientation@colostate.edu!
Find us on Facebook
and Twitter!
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The Career Center has a professionally trained
career development team ready to help you meet
your needs. As a Ram, the Career Center can
provide various services at any point during your
schooling experience. It offers career counseling,
career development services, self-assessments,
workshops, presentations, career fairs, and mock
interviews — in addition to other services. You
can find more information about their office
HERE.
This week — on February 4th and 5th — there
are a couple of Career and Job Fairs, open to all
majors, being hosted by this office. You can find
more information, including lists of the registered employers, HERE.
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I got to know how CSU operated while I worked for this office. I explored Fort Collins
while we planned for our events. This process also led me to understand myself better.
My transfer experience was unique to me – just like yours is unique to you! Finding your
place on campus is a great way for anyone to get connected, and applying to be a Transfer Transition Leader (formerly the Transfer Mentor) could be the thing for you! For
more information and the application visit HERE!
There are lots of the other ways to get connected. If you want to learn more about them,
feel free to email your transfer mentor or community leader for help. We will help you
find out the best ways to get you connected!
By Xiangqian (Cici) Xu
Welcome Home!
Fort Collins is the beautiful town Colorado State students call home. Learn more about
this awesome little town and its recreational activities and attractions at
www.visitftcollins.com.
Eat, drink and be happy! In Fort Collins, every aspect of your life could be involved with food
somehow: a night out on the town with your
friends, a date night with your significant other,
or even just healthy food choices to achieve your
fitness goals. No matter if you like sushi, steak, or
a cinnamon roll the size of a softball, Fort Collins
restaurants will make your mouth water and satisfy your stomach. And remember the beer in
Fort Collins is world class!
Downtown offers a wide range of options, from
pizza to a quick healthy lunch, fine dining to delicate cafes. Standing at the intersection of College
and Olive St, the heart of Fort Collins, you can
walk five blocks in any direction and find something to satisfy your appetite and your wallet.
Here is my recommendation list for some popular restaurants; but always be on the lookout for
more!
Cuisines from around the world are represented
in restaurants throughout the city, so grab a fork
or a pair of chopsticks to begin exploring Fort
Collins' food and fun!
American: Austin's American Grill; Big Al's Burgers & Dogs; CB & Potts Restaurant & Brewery; Charco Broiler; Famous Dave's Bar-B-Que; Jay's Bistro; Moot House
Breakfast & Lunch: Cafe Bluebird; Charco Broiler; Corner Bakery and Cafe; Jason's Deli;
Silver Grill Cafe; Snooze AM Eatery
Coffee: The Bean Cycle; The Crooked Cup; Alleycat Coffee House
Dessert: Ben and Jerry's Scoop Shop; Kilwin's Chocolates & Ice Cream; The Chocolate Cafe
Italian: Bisetti's Ristorante; Enzio's Italian Kitchen
Mexican: La Luz Mexican Grill; Rio Grande Mexican Restaurant; Taco John's
Pizza: Beau Jo's Pizza; BJ's Restaurants; Old Chicago
Steak & Seafood: Charco Broiler; Fish; Jax Fish House and Oyster Bar; Jay's Bistro; Moot
House; Sonny Lubick Steakhouse
Vegetarian: Rainbow Restaurant & Catering; Mad Greens