Wallace State students gain valuable insight during college’s Transfer Fair
HANCEVILLE, ALA. –Wallace State Community College hosted a Transfer Fair on Thursday,
providing its students with an opportunity to discover more about four-year colleges
and universities.
Helen Alcantar, a freshman from Remlap, is completing her general studies courses
at Wallace State and plans to transfer elsewhere for nursing school. She spoke with
a UAB representative at the event, which was held at the Bailey Center lobby.
“It’s great we’re able to have the colleges come to us. It’s convenient for all students,”
Alcantar said. “I was able to gain a lot of information and had my questions answered.”
Carter Lindsey, a sophomore from Cullman, spent time speaking with a transfer specialist
from Mississippi State. He wants to pursue a business administration degree.
“This fair helps you weigh the options better and gives you a chance to see what each
college is about,” Lindsey said.
Colleges represented at the event were Alabama A&M, Athens State University, Auburn
University, Auburn University at Montgomery, Birmingham-Southern College, Blue Mountain
College, Jacksonville State, Mississippi State, Samford University, Shorter University,
University, UAB, UAH, UNA, The University of Alabama, the University of Montevallo,
the University of West Alabama and William Carey University.
Wallace State’s Center for Student Success is also an avenue on campus for students
to learn more about transfer possibilities. Learn more about the Center for Student
Success | https://www.wallacestate.edu/advising
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Wallace State student Helen Alcantar discussed transfer opportunities with a UAB representative
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Carter Lindsey, a sophomore from Cullman, converses with a Mississippi State transfer
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Wallace State students, including Alexander Hamilton, listen at tables manned by UNA,
Mississippi State and Alabama A&M during the Transfer Fair.###
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