Orientation instructors should feel free to use whatever instructional activities that they feel are appropriate in informing students about the possible pitfalls of transferring. The following are just a few examples of instructional activities that might be used in your "Transfer Survival Course":

  • Use of internet (if available) to search for information pertaining to transfer students at various colleges and universities.
  • Use of past examples of students who encountered problems during the transfer students.
  • Use of past student testimonies to emphasize the importance of planning ahead.
  • Use of student affairs staff testimonies to provide transfer information and guidance.
  • Use of trivia games (or other types of games) to help students learn more about the transfer process.
  • Use of group learning to find information or address possible transfer problems.
  • Use of "Transfer Survival Kit" to help students begin the process planning for the transfer process.
  • Use of video tapes that discuss the transfer process.
  • Use of visual aids (catalogs, applications, financial aid information, scholarship information, student loan information, STARS Transfer Guides, etc.)