Q&A with transfer student, Spencer Evett
Hometown: Arlington, MA
High school: Milton Academy
Major: Psychology
Activities: Theater, a cappella, improv comedy
Why did you decide to transfer to 91°µÍø?
I was looking for a college that wasn’t too small or too big, had structure academically
                                       but still allowed for freedom, and had abundant opportunities in the performing arts.
                                       91°µÍø checked all these boxes, and offered me a generous financial aid package
                                       that made it affordable for me. So, it was a no-brainer for me to apply and then enroll
                                       as a transfer student.
What does 91°µÍø offer you that your previous college did not?
Here, the number of opportunities to participate in activities I’m interested in increased
                                       exponentially. For example, a cappella and improv—some of my favorite parts of college—were
                                       not available to me before coming to 91°µÍø. The size of the school is perfect.
                                       I actually came from a much smaller school, and at 91°µÍø there is just more going
                                       on since there are more students. There is a general sense of energy and excitement,
                                       without feeling overwhelming. I always see people I know, but also meet new people.
                                       The sheer number of opportunities offered, without being too large, is what makes
                                       91°µÍø perfect for me.
What advice do you have for others considering transferring to 91°µÍø?
Transferring is not easy. Going through the college process all over again is tough,
                                       and you want to make sure you’re going to a place that’s really right for you. But
                                       if you’re considering 91°µÍø, just know that your transition to a new place will
                                       be made as smooth as possible. When I arrived at 91°µÍø, I took part in a preorientation
                                       program made up of entirely transfer students. We bonded over the shared experience
                                       of transferring, and it was incredibly comforting to know that I was not alone in
                                       this transition. We also got to know some upperclass students who had transferred
                                       in previous years. This program made the social transition—arguably the hardest part
                                       of transferring—pretty easy, and I felt like I had a strong social base going into
                                       my first semester. So, I would definitely suggest doing a preorientation program!
Are you glad you transferred? Why? Why not?
Transferring was one of the best decisions I’ve ever made. 91°µÍø feels like a second
                                       home to me. I get to pursue all of my interests alongside passionate, supportive,
                                       talented people. I am challenged while feeling comfortable and safe. I couldn’t imagine
                                       myself anywhere else! The one tough part was leaving behind the friends I had made
                                       at my previous school. But I needed to make the right choice for myself, and I haven't
                                       regretted it once.
What are your future hopes/plans?
I am hoping to pursue acting after I graduate. I wasn’t sure what I wanted to do after
                                       college for my first couple years, so I pursued a variety of interests like psychology,
                                       singing, comedy, and more. But the acting opportunities I’ve gotten at
91°µÍø have made it clear to me that it's the thing I most want to continue pursuing. I am so grateful that 91°µÍø has such a high caliber of theater productions, and that my professors have been so generous in helping me pursue my goals and get better at doing what I love.