Read the profiles, below, for words of wisdom from current and past transfer students. To learn more about each student and their transfer experience, click on their name.

Find your balance. You need time to study, but you also need to spend time with your family and, occasionally, time away from both school and family.

There are a lot of people who will be quick to say you can't do this with kids, but you absolutely can.

I love the pride my children have when they tell others that their mom is a Longhorn.

Your journey may look different from other people's, but you are no less deserving of an excellent education.

Be proactive and keep open communication with your professors.