Transfer Tea

Hear from three students, Stephen, Ariana and Eddy, on their winter and spring transfers to Columbia, Georgia Tech and the University of Michigan! Connect with them here: Stephen - Columbia https://www.linkedin.com/in/stephen-huang-dev/ , Eddy - Georgia Tech https://www.linkedin.com/in/edisonhong/, Ariana - University of Michigan

Connect with Tiffany on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/tiffany-nguyen-540408252/ Resources mentioned: research: bay honors: - https://bayhonors.org/symposium/REU: https://www.nsf.gov/crssprgm/reu/reu_search.jsphttps://www.nsf.gov/crssprgm/reu/reu_search.jspCold emailing template example: https://ugr.ue.ucsc.edu/email Scholarships:Jack Kent: https://www.jkcf.org/our-scholarships/undergraduate-transfer-scholarship/ Scholarships.com: https://www.scholarships.com)

Rachel is a Havana-born Miami native who graduated from an honors program at Miami Dade Community College and transferred to Yale on a full-ride scholarship. She holds a BA in Economics and is completing her MA in Public Health in Social & Behavioral Sciences. Listen to our interview as we discuss her upbringing, why she applied to Yale, imposter syndrome, and much more! Time Stamps: 1:00 Rachel’s upbringing and motivations 5:10 Her experience at Miami Dade 8:00 Where Rachel planned on transferring to 11:45 Hardships and learnings from Yale 19:19 Why Rachel started Tiny Ivy Big Life & creating mentorship 24:00 Final thoughts from Rachel Connect with Ariana: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/arianadavarpanah/Connect with Rachel: TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@tinyivybiglifeInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/tinyivybiglife/Follow Transfer Tea: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/transfertea/?hl=enRelevant keywords: how does transferring from community college work, Yale University, How to get into Yale University, Applying to an Ivy League, Yale university transfer student

Audry (business major) and Clary (computer science major) are twins from Indonesia in their second year of community college. After completing high school in two years, they moved to the United States to pursue higher education. Listen to our interview to learn about why you should be involved on campus, finding communities, and the importance of setting goals. Time Stamps: 1:00 Audrey and Clary talk about declaring majors and their different paths 3:30 Opening doors to student involvement/student clubs 8:40 Co-founding a nonprofit together and time management → building schools in Indonesia 12;43 How to make the most out of community college 17:10 The reason why going to community college was worth it 19:40 Words of advice from Audrey and Clary Want to join a network of talented international students like Audrey and Clary? Join Iscicle (co-founded by me): https://iscicle.comConnect with AudryLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/audryssa-tarigan/Connect with Claryhttps://www.linkedin.com/in/claryssa-yuanwie-010339230/Connect with Ariana: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/arianadavarpanah/Follow Transfer Tea: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/transfertea/?hl=enRelevant keywords: transfer tea, how to transfer, community college, how does transferring from community college work, extracurriculars in college

Keidaï Lee is a Taiwanese-American Founder and Director of the Color of My Voice, an animation and documentary series start-up that offers corporate diversity training. In 2019, Lee transferred to John Hopkins University after taking an unconventional path by attending community college in the United States and school in Taiwan. Listen to our interview as he talks about different facets of his life, including diversity and culture, self-discovery, and his vision for the world from a philosophical perspective. Here are the topics we discussed: Socioeconomic challenges and biases in higher education Studying abroad in college Why Lee attended school in Taiwan Philosophy lessons that challenged his worldviews His transfer application process and decision-makingWhy he founded the Color of My Voice Powerful advice for students Connect with KeidaïLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/leekeidai/Connect with Ariana: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/arianadavarpanah/Find Transfer Tea: TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@transferteaLearn more about the Color of My Voice: Website: http://colorofmyvoice.com/meet-the-team/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/colorofmyvoice/My mentorship spots have reached capacity, BUT I am offering One-on-One sessions for you to ask me all about transferring!Book a session here: https://transfertea.com/mentorship/one-on-one/Have any questions? Comment on this video or reach out on Transfer Tea’s social media!Relevant keywords: Why John Hopkins University, john hopkins university majors, america’s first research university, first-generation college student, when to study abroad in college, start up incubator programs

After struggling to align her interests with her college, Emily transferred to Foothill College in Los Altos Hills, California. She is currently studying abroad in London, England! Listen to our conversation as she talks about taking the initiative through networking with others and becoming a well-versed college student in preparation for transferring to a 4-year university.Here are the topics we discussed: - How to find a study abroad program - Networking in college - Applying to mentorship programs for transfer success- Getting involved in clubs on campus - Breaking the stigma of community college- Switching majors - Advice for people considering community college Connect with Emily:LinkedIn:https://www.linkedin.com/in/emilyatoribio/ Connect with Ariana: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/arianadavarpanah/Find Transfer Tea: TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@transferteaResources mentioned: UCLA CCCP: https://www.aap.ucla.edu/units/cccp/#tab-id-19UC Berkeley Starting Point Mentorship Program: https://transfers.berkeley.edu/startingpointFoothill’s study abroad program: https://foothill.edu/global/index.htmlI am offering mentorship services for transfer students!Book a FREE 15-minute consultation: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSedQXVnkGJtqFzzHFR27Vu2zE7YTcZz1zgPm9s0rg2MtA-DTA/viewformHave any questions? Comment on this video or reach out on Transfer Tea’s social media!Relevant keywords: california community colleges, how to study abroad in community college, study abroad programs, 2 year colleges, fall study abroad programs

Alex is a community college student studying electrical engineering. After his first year of college, he took a gap year to discover his interests and develop his skills. Listen to our conversation as we discuss his accomplishments and the mindset that got him there. Here are the topics we discussed: Taking a gap year in college Landing internships in community college Finding mentorship Discovering your interests as a student Time management as a STEM student Find Transfer Tea: TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@transferteaResources mentioned: Community College Internships(CCI): https://science.osti.gov/wdts/cciStanford University Community College Programs: https://eso.stanford.edu/programs/community-college-studentsI am offering mentorship services for transfer students!Book a FREE 15-minute consultation: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSedQXVnkGJtqFzzHFR27Vu2zE7YTcZz1zgPm9s0rg2MtA-DTA/viewformHave any questions? Comment on this video or reach out on Transfer Tea’s social media!Relevant keywords: california community college, how to take a gap year in college, internships for college students, community college gpa to transfer, transferring college credits to university

Summary: Candela attended the College of San Mateo for three years before transferring to UC Davis as a double major in English and Psychology. She is a writer at heart and has navigated her college and work experience without leaving that interest behind. Listen to our interview as she discusses her action-packed college journey in discovering her interests while maintaining a rigorous school workload.Here are the topics we discussed: Why did you choose community college? How did you find interesting classes and extracurriculars at community college? Getting hands-on research experience at UC DavisFinding transfer resources on campusHow did you decide on UC Davis? Learning lessons and takeaways from college overallConnect with Candela: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/candela-graciarena-2655691b0/Connect with Ariana: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/arianadavarpanah/Find Transfer Tea: TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@transferteaResources for you: UC Davis Transfer Admission guide: https://www.ucdavis.edu/admissions/undergraduate/transferApproaching the UC Transfer Application: https://transfertea.com/uc-transfer-guide/I am offering mentorship services!Learn more: https://transfertea.com/mentorship/Book a FREE 15-minute consultation: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSedQXVnkGJtqFzzHFR27Vu2zE7YTcZz1zgPm9s0rg2MtA-DTA/viewformHave any questions? Comment on this video or reach out on Transfer Tea’s social media!Relevant keywords: UC Davis transfers, UC Davis transfer from community college, How to get into UC Davis, how does transferring from community college work, transfer admission guarantee, TAG

After being diagnosed with Lupus, a chronic auto-immune illness, in high school, Nicole Hong decided to attend a community college. Listen to our honest discussion as she talks about struggling with social anxiety, getting accepted to 3 top universities, and how she navigated student life at UC Berkeley. Here are the topics we discussed: How Lupus affected Nicole’s personal life.Why did Nicole choose community college? How student government helped her discover her interests Her process for brainstorming and writing for UC Essay Applications What Nicole’s experience is like at UC Berkeley and finding extracurriculars Advice for students looking to transfer. Connect with Nicole: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/nicoleyhong/Connect with Ariana: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/arianadavarpanah/Find Transfer Tea: TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@transferteaResources for you: UC Transfer Resources and Tips: https://transfertea.com/uc-transfer-resources/Berkeley Transfer Student Center: https://transfers.berkeley.edu/prospective-students/general-admission-information?ref=transfertea.comI'm sharing guides, resources and offering advising for students looking to transfer. Find more here: https://transfertea.com/mentorship/. Have any questions? Reach out on Transfer Tea’s social media!Relevant keywords: UC Berkeley transfers, UC Berkeley transfer from community college, How to get into UC Berkeley, how does transferring from community college work, switching majors in college

Want me to help with your transfer process?  Receive mentorship and find resources: https://transfertea.com.  Resources and guides related to this episode:  Scholarships for CC students: https://transfertea.com/scholarships-for-community-college-students/ SJSU Interdisciplinary Studies MA/MS: https://www.sjsu.edu/cgs/programs-research/interdisciplinary-studies.php SJSU ME 154 Mechanical Engineering Design:  https://www.sjsu.edu/me/docs/syllabi-ME154_01-Lee-F21-081921.pdf About this episode:  Max Rothe is currently pursuing an interdisciplinary studies Master's degree in Entrepreneurial Engineering. In our interview, he discusses his decision to become a Mechanical Engineering major in his undergraduate studies while pursuing entrepreneurial interests. As a transfer student from the College of San Mateo, we discuss how to put yourself out there, overcoming the struggles of going to community college first, and his exciting career trajectory.  Season 2 Episode 3 0:30 Why did you choose community college?  1:45 How did you decide to study Mechanical Engineering?  3:15 In what ways did you nurture your entrepreneurial itch while pursuing your degree?  5:30 Shifting to being more open-minded to college opportunities. 6:35 How did you stay involved throughout college?  7:00 Misconceptions about community college vs four-year universities  8:20  Benefits of being involved as a student .  10:10 Tips for applying to scholarships - creating a “scholarship resume”  13:25 Taking the initiative to establish connections at a large university 18:40 Advice for students.  20:18 Max’s biggest accomplishment. Follow Max:  LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/max-rothe-0a2182142 Follow TransferTea:  Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/transfertea/?hl=en TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@transfertea Follow Ariana:  LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/arianadavarpanah/ About this podcast:  Transfer Tea is a mixture of interviews, tips, and other educational bits of information regarding the college transfer process.  Have any questions? Comment on this video or reach out on Transfer Tea’s social media! Relevant keywords:  Applying to scholarships, entrepreneurship, community college to California State University, transferring to San Jose State University, College of San Mateo transfer 

After going to the College of San Mateo and transferring to UC Berkeley, Shiloh is now a PhD student at Princeton studying theoretical chemistry. Listen to our interview as she discusses her passions for teaching, computational chemistry, and helping transfer students along the way. Listen to our previous episode where she talked about community college and her transfer to Berkeley (linked below)! Listen to Shiloh’s first episode at Transfer Tea: https://open.spotify.com/episode/5zUG5lnOxLNBzzV9x7cPLN?si=73e003c637b64df6 Follow Transfer Tea: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/transfertea/?hl=en TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@transfertea Find resources, mentorship, and guides: Website: https://transfertea.com

After nearly two and a half years at Stanford, I've learned some things worth sharing. Attending Stanford as a transfer student is a unique experience - one that I am incredibly grateful for. Truthfully, these lessons were challenging to share because they required me to break down my walls and let you guys in on versions of myself that I continue to work towards or work to improve. Thank you for watching. I'm sharing guides, resources and offering advising for students looking to transfer. Find more here: https://transfertea.com/mentorship/.

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