Transfer Tea: Recent Episodes
Ariana Davarpanah
Transfer Tea is a mixture of interviews, tips, and other educational bits of information regarding the college transfer process. Hosted by community college transfer student, Ariana Davarpanah, the podcast is meant to create a community for successful and prospective transfer students to learn about the process, share stories, and promote community college and transfer success.
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.jsp
Cold 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/@tinyivybiglife
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/tinyivybiglife/
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Relevant 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.com
Connect with Audry
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/audryssa-tarigan/
Connect with Clary
https://www.linkedin.com/in/claryssa-yuanwie-010339230/
Connect with Ariana:
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/arianadavarpanah/
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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-making
Why he founded the Color of My Voice
Powerful advice for students
Connect with Keidaï
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/leekeidai/
Connect with Ariana:
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/arianadavarpanah/
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Learn 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!
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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/@transfertea
Resources mentioned:
UCLA CCCP: https://www.aap.ucla.edu/units/cccp/#tab-id-19
UC Berkeley Starting Point Mentorship Program: https://transfers.berkeley.edu/startingpoint
Foothill’s study abroad program: https://foothill.edu/global/index.html
I am offering mentorship services for transfer students!
Book a FREE 15-minute consultation: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSedQXVnkGJtqFzzHFR27Vu2zE7YTcZz1zgPm9s0rg2MtA-DTA/viewform
Have any questions? Comment on this video or reach out on Transfer Tea’s social media!
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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/@transfertea
Resources mentioned:
Community College Internships(CCI): https://science.osti.gov/wdts/cci
Stanford University Community College Programs: https://eso.stanford.edu/programs/community-college-students
I am offering mentorship services for transfer students!
Book a FREE 15-minute consultation: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSedQXVnkGJtqFzzHFR27Vu2zE7YTcZz1zgPm9s0rg2MtA-DTA/viewform
Have 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 Davis
Finding transfer resources on campus
How did you decide on UC Davis?
Learning lessons and takeaways from college overall
Connect 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/@transfertea
Resources for you:
UC Davis Transfer Admission guide: https://www.ucdavis.edu/admissions/undergraduate/transfer
Approaching 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/viewform
Have 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/@transfertea
Resources 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.com
I'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.
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LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/max-rothe-0a2182142
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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=73e003c637b64df6Follow 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/.
Connect with Max on Instagram.Check out our social media for updates on Transfer Tea.Credits:Lauren Lazalde, Episode ArtworkLike our intro/outro music? Find more from the artist, Jeffrey Ward, here
Connect with Romell on Instagram.Check out our social media for updates on Transfer Tea.Credits:Lauren Lazalde, Episode ArtworkLike our intro/outro music? Find more from the artist, Jeffrey Ward, here
Hear Alyssa's story from childhood to community college to USC Pyschology! Connect with Alyssa on Instagram.Have a story to share, a question to submit, or a request for a Q&A session with Ariana? Fill out our submissions form!Check out our social...
Hear about Gabby's journey from a 4 year university to Community College, and how she later transferred to CSU Long Beach!Connect with Gabby on Instagram. Have a story to share, a question to submit, or a request for a Q&A session with Ariana? Fill...
Beating the 1%: Christopher's advice and transfer journey from community college to PrincetonConnect with Christopher on LinkedinCheck out our social media for updates on Transfer Tea.Credits:Lauren Lazalde, Episode ArtworkLike our intro/outro music?...
Connect with Cianna on Instagram. Tune in every Tuesday for some Transfer Tea!Have a story to share, a question to submit, or a request for a Q&A session with Ariana? Fill out our submissions form!Check out our social media for updates on Transfer...
Connect with Ruth on Instagram. Tune in every Tuesday for some Transfer Tea!Have a story to share, a question to submit, or a request for a Q&A session with Ariana? Fill out our submissions form!Check out our social media for updates on Transfer...
CSM was Shiloh's choice after receiving her college admissions letters in high school, and her journey from community college to Berkeley was one that taught her a lot. She shares her journey and her advice in this interview. Connect with Shiloh on...
Ashley transferred to UCLA after 3 years at community college, but in those three years she commuted over an hour each way, was a part of student orgs, and started her own business! Connect with Ashley on Linkedin & check out her cosmetics line (IG...
Hear Aljon's story about being a non-traditional student, attending community college, and being accepted into Stanford! Connect with Aljon on Linkedin.Tune in every Tuesday for some Transfer Tea!Have a story to share, a question to submit, or a request...
Mohamed discusses what its like to enter a four year university as an international student, and what it takes to transfer as one as well! He also discusses financial aid, motivations for transferring, and provides tips for prospective transfers....
Gabby shares her advice on dealing with community college stigma, and her reasons for switching majors after applying to transfer schools. Hear this and more in this week's interview! Connect with Gabby on Instagram.Tune in every Tuesday for some...
Armine transferred from her community college after a year, and talks us through both her journey at a cc as well as through UCLA! Check out Armine's Youtube channel! Tune in every Tuesday for some Transfer Tea and spontaneous Thursdays for Transfer Tip...
Everyone's reason for transferring is different, especially if they're going from one four year university to another. Hear Haoran's perspective on whether or not transferring is right for you, and how to go about doing so, in this week's...
Oscar transferred from a small school in New Jersey to Cornell, but his journey was not without struggle. From what he went through, he's got a lot of great advice to share. Listen to his full interview to learn more.Connect with Oscar on Instagram.Tune...
Karis began her community college journey while working, and although she never thought she'd even apply to UCs, is now a senior at UCLA! Listen to her full interview to learn more.Connect with Karis on Instagram.Tune in every Tuesday for some Transfer...
Ketki moved to India with her family and completed high school abroad. Her journey from there to community college in the Bay Area was full of life lessons, all of which led her to transfer to Cal Berkeley to pursue a degree in engineering! Connect with...
A snippet from a Q&A session with Zion where Ariana answer's specific questions about involvement and extracurriculars. Interested in a free one-on-one session like this one? Fill out our contact form below. Tune in every Tuesday for some Transfer...
Although he's at Columbia University now, Clement's higher education pathway was far from simple. He began with aspirations of playing basketball, found his way into playwriting, and discovered the world of HBCU's. Along the way, he learned a lot, and...
The decision to attend community college after four years in a college preparatory high school wasn't an easy one, but Toni stayed true to herself and made the most of her cc experience. Hear about how she transferred to UCLA and what she would tell her...
Roger hadn't expected to end up at a community college, nor did he think he would be labeled as a non-traditional student. His journey, however, is inspiring and beyond motivational. He proves to all of us that self-confidence and consistency can lead...
As a highschooler, Jen never imagined herself attending community college. Now, post-graduation, she considers her time at community college to be a blessing. Connect with Jen and join her programs for students in STEM!Connect with Jen on Instagram or...
Nela and Josephine both took very different routes to and through community college. Hear about their journeys and what led them to transfer to USC Marshall!Connect with Nela and Josephine:Tune in every Tuesday for some Transfer Tea and spontaneous...
Lauren's journey from community college to UCLA is one full of useful advice regarding mental health, extracurriculars, and staying true to your passions!Connect with Lauren on Instagram or Linkedin!Tune in every Tuesday for some Transfer Tea and every...
Explaining the Transfer Admission Guarantee (TAG) program with Jenna, a CSM Lead ambassador! This program exists for California Community College students in conjunction with the state's UC's. Find more on the program here.Connect with Jenna on Linkedin...
Gabby talks about her journey as an international student from community college to UC Berkeley Haas. We discuss time management, resources, and putting yourself out there. Tune in every Tuesday for some Transfer Tea and every Thursday for Transfer Tip...
Answering questions about Phi Theta Kappa with CSM 2020-21 PTK Beta Xi Eta chapter president. What is PTK and how to get involved at your school. Look for a follow-up episode about how to get involved at the international level!
Lauren talks about her journey at community college, applying to schools, and then choosing to extend her time at a cc. She also discusses aspects of wanting to focus on design and marketing as well as the lessons she has learned as a third-year...
What is the honors project? What are some specific extracurriculars to get involved in? Ariana and Fabiana discuss these questions in order to help students who are a bit lost in the process of on-campus involvement (even if it's virtual!). Connect with...
Martin talks about his journey from community college to UC Berkeley as a first-generation college student. Learn about what it takes to improve in a college environment, how to navigate classes, and be inspired by the story of one acceptance...
How can you get involved when everything's remote?Ariana and Hanna discuss being ways to find extracurricular opportunities during the pandemic.Tune in every Tuesday for some Transfer Tea and every Thursday for Transfer Tip Thursday.Have a story to...
Jeffrey talks about how he went from being an Econ major to pursuing his passion in Music, rejecting his dream school, and what students should do if they want their goals stray away from the norm.Connect with Jeffrey on Linkedin or Instagram!Tune in...
What did you do to get into Stanford??Ariana and Hanna discuss being passionate and true to yourself in this first installment of a miniseries about extracurriculars! Tune in next week to learn about how to find extracurriculars while taking remote...
Today's episode is an introduction of what's to come. Ariana gives a bit of background about her journey and then outlines the premise of this show. Tune in every Tuesday for some Transfer Tea and every Thursday for FAQ sessions (Transfer Tip...