Transfer Student Learning Community Peer Mentors

Class: Junior

Major: Kinesiology and Health  

Option: Pre- Physical Therapy

Hometown: Woodstock, IL

About me: Hi all! My name is Adriana Bowers, and I am so excited to be one of your peer mentors for this fall semester! I love going for walks, getting coffee, and going shopping. My favorite study spot on campus is in the library rotunda. I can’t wait to meet you all! 

Class: Senior 

Major: Kinesiology and Health

Option(s): Pre-Physical Therapy

Minor: Nutrition

Hometown: Norfolk, NE

About Me: Hi, I’m Dakota! I’m a transfer student from a community college and just recently changed my major to Kinesiology and Health, Pre-PT. I hope that my own experiences can help other students in their transition to Iowa State and Kinesiology and Health! My favorite study spot is a hidden corner in Parks but when I’m not there, you can find me hanging out with friends, exercising, reading, or enjoying the outdoors. I can’t wait to meet you all!

Class: Senior

Major: Kinesiology and Health

Option: Pre-Dental

Hometown: Osage, IA

About me: Hi everyone!  My name is Drew and I’m really excited to work with new students this semester! I have been a huge Iowa State fan my whole life, so football and basketball games are awesome! Other than that, I love hanging out with friends, exercising, and playing golf. I have also been involved on campus with intramurals, clubs, and research in the kinesiology department. Can’t wait to meet everyone and get started this semester!

Class: Junior

Major: Kinesiology and Health

Option: Pre-Physicians Assistant

Hometown: Shenandoah, IA

About me: Hello! My name is Brenna, and I am excited to be one of your peer mentors this Fall. I am a transfer student from DMACC. I enjoy spending time with friends and family, relaxing outdoors, and traveling. My favorite place I’ve been to is Puerto Rico. I look forward to meeting you and helping you make the most of your experience at Iowa State!

Class: Sophomore
Major: Kinesiology and Health

Option: Pre-Physical Therapy

Hometown: Dubuque, IA

About me: Hey everyone! My name is Zackary Johnson, and I’ll be one of your peer mentors this coming semester. I really enjoy the learning environment and opportunities on campus. Outside of class, I’m passionate about staying active and love activities like running, cycling, and swimming. I’m looking forward to getting to know all of you and helping make your semester a successful one!

Class: Junior

Major: Kinesiology and Health

Option: Pre-Physical Therapy

Minor: Exercise Science

Hometown: Andover, MN

About me: Hi! I am Zoe, and I am excited to be your peer mentor in the fall! I enjoy hanging out with friends and family. Currently, I am working as a PT rehab aid at one of the McFarland clinics by campus. One of my favorite study spots around campus is just the good old library. I am excited to meet you guys this fall!

Class: Senior
Major: Kinesiology and Health

Option(s): Pre-Human Medicine

Hometown: Oskaloosa , IA

About Me: Hi everyone, my name is Charlie North, and I am a Senior at Iowa State. Some of my favorite hobbies are golfing, hunting, and hanging out with friends. I also coach youth baseball here in Ames during the fall and spring. My favorite spot to study on campus is definitely the tiers at the library. I can’t wait to meet everyone and get started!

Class: Junior

Major: Kinesiology and Health

Option: Pre-Physician Assistant

Hometown: Annapolis, MD

About Me: Hi!! My name is Brielle and I’m originally from Annapolis, Maryland and had attended Louisiana State University for my freshman year and transferred here to Iowa State University! I’m a junior in Kinesiology on the pre-PA track as well as a member of the Pre-PA club. If I’m not studying at Parks, I’m hanging out with my friends on campus, at the gym, or grabbing some good food.  Switching schools is an adjustment and I’m excited to help you through the process!!