Transfer Tea

Ariana Davarpanah
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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.

  1. 02/02/2024

    Winter/Spring Transfer Panel: Columbia, Georgia Tech, & the University of Michigan

    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

    18 min

  2. 02/02/2024

    Resources for Community College Students from a USC Transfer

    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)

    12 min

  3. 01/03/2024

    She Applied to Yale Last Minute and Got Accepted: Going From CC to Yale University

    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

    26 min

  4. 12/27/2023

    The Key to a Successful International Student Community College Experience

    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

    22 min

  5. 12/19/2023

    From College Drop Out to John Hopkins University Alumnus and Founder

    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

    28 min

  6. 12/07/2023

    How to Create a Memorable Community College Experience | Study Abroad, Honors Program and Clubs

    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

    13 min

  7. 11/29/2023

    You Don’t Have to Rush Your Community College Experience

    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

    22 min

  8. 11/08/2023

    UC Davis Transfer Student Talks About Her Guaranteed Transfer, Involvement on Campus, and Discovering Her Interests at Community College

    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

    19 min
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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.

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  • Creator
    Ariana Davarpanah
  • Years Active
    2020 - 2024
  • Episodes
    46
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © Ariana Davarpanah