Meet Azalyah Allen, a transfer student from Manhattan, NY!

Azalyah transferred to Missouri State University from Manor College. Azalyah is pursuing the Health Services major.

When asked why Azalyah chose to transfer to Missouri State University, Azalyah said, “I was moving here for my fiancé, and Missouri State was the most affordable option.”

Azalyah says that “adjusting to being a fully online student while working full-time” has been the most challenging part of the transfer experience. Azalyah has successfully navigated that adjustment, as evidenced by Azalyah’s membership in Tau Sigma, the national honors society for transfer students. Tau Sigma has been the most enjoyable part of Azalyah’s transfer experience – “attending Tau Sigma events has allowed me to stay involved with at least one group of my peers.”

Azalyah has enjoyed being a part of Tau Sigma so much that the advice given to a new transfer student would be to, “get out there and try to join groups or participate in campus activities! Building relationships really makes a difference.”

Azalyah would like to take this opportunity to thank the people who have made the most impact throughout the transfer process – 1) Azalyah’s partner, Mikayla, who “always cheers me on and celebrates my wins”, and 2) Azalyah’s family – “my mom, dad, and all my siblings always support me and keep my spirits high!”