Hello! My name is Adebanke ‘Banke’ (she/her/hers), and I’m currently a senior and second-year transfer student studying Political Science with a minor in Global Studies. I grew up in the South Bay, specifically Palos Verdes and San Pedro, right beside Catalina Island. During my time at UCLA, I’ve had the privilege of being involved in…
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How I Thrived at UCLA as a Transfer Student
Hi everyone! My name is Blen (She/Her), and I am currently a Junior/first-year transfer student majoring in Biology and minoring in Biomedical Research, pursuing a career in healthcare. As I was preparing to graduate high school, I was faced with financial barriers and was unsure of what I wanted to study, so I decided to…
The Road to UCLA: Navigating UCLA as a Transfer and Commuter Student
Hi everyone! My name is Amy (she/her), and I am a proud first-generation college student majoring in Communication with a minor in Community Engagement and Social Change. I was raised in Torrance, California, (shout-out Torrance!) for most of my life. I am so excited to share my experience navigating UCLA as a transfer and commuter…
My Transfer Story
To all my fellow transfer Bruins, congrats and welcome to UCLA! My name is Oseas. I am currently a third-year transfer student, majoring in History and minoring in Chicano Studies. I transferred from my local community college, Palomar College, in San Diego, CA. While at UCLA, I was involved in the Student Transfer Outreach and…
Transitioning to UCLA
Hi prospective and incoming Bruins! Congrats and welcome to UCLA – we’re so excited to have you join our transfer community. My name is Maxine Zhao and I’m currently in my last quarter at UCLA, about to graduate. I’m double majoring in Political Science and Communications and am originally from northern California, where I transferred…
Welcome, New Bruin Transfers!
Dear Newly Admitted Bruin Transfers, Congratulations on your acceptance to UCLA! On behalf the Transfer Student Center, we are thrilled to welcome you to UCLA. We appreciate and applaud your hard work and dedication to your academic endeavors. Admission into UCLA is an incredible accomplishment and we are so excited to watch you thrive as…
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