Mandela Fellows Homeroom
This webpage was designed for you, the Mandela Fellows! We hope you enjoy your stay in Lubbock and at Texas Tech. Wreck'em!
My Healthcare"The United States Department of State (USDOS) is pleased to welcome you to the Accident
and Sickness Program for Exchanges (ASPE) Health Benefits Plan.
*Links will be provided upon arrival to Lubbock |
My DormWelcome to Carpenter/Wells Hall! The Carpenter/Wells Complex is a coed, suite-style residence hall, offering three-bedroom townhouses and four-bedroom flats along with a limited number of two-bedroom units. The Leadership Development Center (LDC) serves as a commons building, featuring a computer lab and several study lounges. Other amenities include meeting rooms and limitless laundry rooms for all residents. Suite furnishings include a sofa, table and chair (living room); dining table and chairs; and each bedroom is furnished with a twin bed, dresser, study desk and chair. The bedrooms have vinyl wood-plank flooring. The kitchen and bathrooms have vinyl floors.
What TTU will provide for you in your DormThe dorm apartments you will be staying in during your fellowship at Texas Tech University
will have the following items in them
Bathroom
Kitchen
Items We Suggest You Bring
On-Campus Restaurants near Carpenter Wells
Located within walking distance of your dorm are several places to eat on campus! Rawls College of Bussiness - 5 minutes walk North of Carpenter/Wells
The Market| Stangel/Murdough Hall - 4 minute walk from Carpenter/Wells
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My Mandela Team
Administrative Team
Micheal Johnson - Administrative Director & Leadership Manager - michael.johnson@ttu.edu
Kathleen (Kat) Cade-Gerzon - Program Coordinator - kathleen.cade-gerzon@ttu.edu
Reagan Ribordy - reagan.ribordy@ttu.edu
Stephanie Lara- stephanie.lara@ttu.edu
Academic leadership team
Dr. Darren Hudson - Co-Academic Director darren.hudson@ttu.edu
Dr. Conrad Lyford - Co-Academic Director - conrad.lyford@ttu.edu
Dr. Jamie Bologna Pavlik - Co-Academic Director - jamie.bologna@ttu.edu
Dr. Ian Lertora - Educational Psychology, Leadership, & Counseling - ian.lertora@ttu.edu
Student Assistants
Name: Aleksei Proskurin
Country: Russia
Major: Ph.D. Student in Psychology
Name: Joanna George
Country: Qatar
Major: Psychology
Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I have mail sent?
Texas Tech Office of International Affairs,
*Mail is not able to be sent directly to your dorm. Please be sure to notify Kat that you have mail or a package coming for you.
Will I be able to cook in my dorm?
Yes! The dorms will have a Kitchenette. You will have access to a refrigerator, microwave oven, and two-burner cooktop.We will also provide you will basic cooking necessities such as pots and pans.
How can I attend Church Services?
There are many churches close to Texas Tech! We are happy to help you arrange attendance to services. Please reach out to Stephanie Lara at Stephanie.lara@ttu.edu for assistance.
Here is a short list of just some of the churches near by!
Can I rent a bike or Scooter?
Texas Tech itself does not offer a rental program, however, the city of Lubbock offers "Lime Scooters and Lime Bikes" all across the city to rent.
You will often see the green and white scooters across campus. They are available to rent for a fee based on how long you use them for. You can download the app for access to the scooters and bikes. The app will also help you locate scooters close to you, so you don't need to go out searching for one.
Where can I buy groceries?
- Walmart. (Walmart sells just about everything you could need in one store, so it is very convenient and affordable.)
Website 1911 Marsha Sharp Fwy W, Lubbock, TX 79415
Mon - Sun|6 am - 11 pm
- Market Street: (large grocery store with a large and diverse selection of foods and goods. Also includes a Pharmacy and Starbucks). Website
4425 19th St, Lubbock, TX 79407.
Open 24 hours
- Jirani International Enterprise (African Market) - 2808 34th St, Lubbock, TX 79410.
Phone (806) 407-3303
Be sure to check the hours before going to the store, as hours may vary by day.
I would like to do some shopping, where do you recommend?
Lubbock has a plethora of places to shop and eat! Many stores are located in large shopping centers, which makes it easy to spend a lot of time in one location. The following are shopping centers with many options. Please keep in mind, however, that you will need to take a bus or Uber to get to these locations.
South Plains Mall - 6002 Slide Rd, Lubbock, TX 79414 (Premier Movie Cinema also located here)
West End - 2910 W Loop 289 Acc Rd, Lubbock, TX 79407
Canyon West - Marsha Sharp Fwy W, Lubbock, TX 79424
Where can I eat on campus?
The Market at Stangel Murdough - This is one of the closest dinning halls to your dorm. There are many options here to choose from!
Mon - Thu | 7 am to 11 pm*
Fri | 7 am to 9 pm*
Sat & Sun | 11 am to 8 pm*
Daybreak® Coffee Roasters
Mon - Fri | 7 am to 5 pm
Sat & Sun | 11 am to 5 pm*
The Corner Market (Walk-in only; mobile ordering not available)
* Select food choices available beginning at 10 pm Sunday - Thursday
* Hours of operation vary among the concepts; cashless location.
How will I get around on my own
You will have some free time (Usually on Sundays) to do as you please. You have been allotted an allowance by IREX that can be used for public transportation. We suggest using Uber or Lyft.
How to use food ordering Apps/websites
The first thing you will need to do with any app or website is to make sure the restaurant
you want to order from is available on that app. Not all Food Apps offer all restaurants.
1. Select the food you would like to order to your cart. When you're ready to check out, you'll see your address, an estimated delivery time,
and the price of the order including tax and delivery fee. When everything looks right,
just tap Place order—and that's it.
Follow your order in the app. First, you'll see the restaurant accept and start prepping.
Then, when the order's almost ready, a nearby delivery person—in a car, on a bike,
or on a scooter—will go to the restaurant to pick it up. Next, they'll drive or ride
to you. You'll be able to see their name and photo and track their progress on the
map.
Sometimes if the driver gets lost they might call you or text you to ask for better
directions.
You must use a card or digital form of payment to pay for your meal. Cash is not accepted
on these apps!
Life In Lubbock
Weather
Texas Tech University
Virtual Tour of the TTU Campus
Interactive Campus Map: Explore TTU!
Events & Things to do in Lubbock:
Things to do in Lubbock
Buddy Holly Performing Arts Center
Moonlight Musicals: Theater under the stars
Main Event Game Center - Food and Video Game Arcade
Dave and Busters - Food and Video Game Arcade
Upcoming City Events and Optional Fellow Activates
Critter Fest- June 23-26th
4th on Broadway Parade and Celebration in the Park - July 4th, 2023. Locations and Time provided on the website
4th of July Firework Extravaganza - July 4th, McKenzie Park
4th of July Pool Party and BBQ at Kats - July 4th, Time and Date TBA
Host Dinners with Community - Link to be provided soon
Best Shopping Centers
The South Plains Mall - Easily the biggest indoor shopping center in Lubbock. The South Plains Mall is
host to many of the biggest retailers in town including, Dillards, Barnes and Noble,
H&M, Forever 21, Pandora, Cheesecake Factory, and more!
It even has its own movie theater where you can sit down and watch your favorite new releases in the comfort of reclining
plush chairs with popcorn or a Starbucks from their concession stand!
West End - One of my personal favorites because it is an outdoor shopping center! It is still
growing and building new stores including the recently opened Dave and Busters, a video game arcade with great food! You can also find Nike, The Gap, Marshals,
Vera Bradley, Best Buy, World Market, Menchies Frozen Yogurt, Starbucks, and more!
Canyon West - I'm at Canyon West a lot because of Target, one of my favorite superstores! However, there are many other shops here to explore
in this strip mall. Stop in at 2nd & Charles to browse their great new and used book and DVD collection. They also have lots of
board games and fun, wacky novelty items. Be sure to also grab a giant soft cookie
and Crumbl Cookies, you won't regret it!
KK's Craft Mall - If you are wanting homemade or antique items that have a bit more of a unique Texan
flare then this might be your spot! This large indoor mall is filled with different
handmade items by locals.
Check out this list of the many other shopping centers in Lubbock!
Mandela Washington Fellowship Program
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Address
601 Indiana Avenue, Lubbock, TX 79409-5004 -
Phone
806.742.3667 -
Email
michael.johnson@ttu.edu