Transfer Crush Tuesday: Lyric Tully (11/10/15)

Happy Tuesday, Happy Week 7! Here is our Transfer Crush Tuesday this week, Lyric Tully!

When I first started my endeavor with higher education, I originally began my pursuit simply because people told me that I could not do it. I was a terrible student growing up and I never could have imagined my life would be what it is today. I am in love with being a student and I am very fortunate and honored to be able to lay claim to the fact that I will be graduating with a degree in psychology from UCLA. Another great thing that I have learned along the way is that I truly loved attending San Diego Mesa College and I am incredibly proud to be a transfer student. It’s easy to feel lost in a school as large as UCLA. However, our transfer community consists of the most supportive, determined, and resilient people. I feel we’re all in this together. Currently, I am a research assistant in three psychology laboratories where I have the opportunity to see firsthand how fascinating psychological research is. I'm also co-chair of the Non-Traditional Student Network and I love hearing the different paths other non-traditional students have taken to get to UCLA. Hopefully I get to see many of you at our next event!

Transfer Crush Tuesday: Krystal Haddadin (11/3/15)

Meet our Week 6 Transfer Crush Tuesday, Krystal!

I graduated from Citrus Community College in Spring of 2014 with 3 AA degrees in Sociology, Psychology, and Social & Behavioral Sciences. I'm currently a 4th year Sociology and Philosophy double major at UCLA. Currently I work for Outdoor Adventures as a Challenge Course Facilitator at Sunset Rec.

In high school I was pretty involved (head cheerleader, executive ASB board, sim, etc.) but when I went to Citrus I spent most of my time focusing on my studies. However, as a transfer, you only have 2 years (sometimes 3) to take full advantage of what UCLA has to offer. Once coming to UCLA, I started working with OA, became a board member of the United Arab Society, and volunteered as much of my time within the transfer community. I'm sure you've seen me as a panelist for Transfer Transitions or my name on the face book page more than a few times.

I was told by my high school guidance counselor that I would never graduate from a CC in 2 years. I did, in fact with three degrees. So the best advice I can pass on to the transfer community is what I learned, not just at UCLA but my CC, and life in general. If there is something you really want, fight for it. Nobody knows yourself better than you, (well maybe your mom). But advocating for your self is the most important thing you can do. Don't be afraid to go after your dreams, as cheesy as that sounds, but if it's something that's interesting to you, go after it, and don't stop till you get it! Shameless plug about the Challenge Course, every quarter we host a play and climb! It's 5$ and you can come to the high ropes course and experience all the climbs we have to offer. It's a fun experience you can enjoy with your friends for more information you can go to www.recreation.ucla.edu/oa Hope to see some Transfer faces there!

Transfer Crush Tuesday: Lexi James (10/27/15)

I'm a first generation college student who got into her dream school, studying political science! I'm working in the USAC Transfer Student Representatives (TSR) Office, where I serve as the mentor liaison for the new mentorship program for transfer students- "Show Me The Ropes." The program pairs up senior transfers with new transfer students, so that they will have a mentor and a friend. This is the first year we're doing it and I'm so excited about it! The work we're going to be doing in the TSR office this year is going to be amazing, and I can't wait to see how it all plays out. I'm so stoked to be a part of the AMAZING TSR office! I'm currently working on graduate school applications, and it's so bittersweet knowing that this is my last year here. Having only 2 years here, I knew I had to do as much as I can in this short amount of time. There are so many opportunities for everyone here, you just have to go out and find them! I promise they're not nearly as intimidating as they may seem! Pro tip: If you want to do it or try it, just do it!

Transfer Crush Tuesday: Nooriel Banayan (10/20/15)

Hey Transfers, meet this weeks Transfer Crush, Nooriel!

I work at the California Nanosystems Institute for their outreach program. We take graduate level science concepts and experiments and we make them accessible for high school students; so students make things such as solar powered devices and devices that charge super quickly and last for a super long time (you can be on instagram for days without needing to charge). I also do research at the David Geffen School of Medicine and I study advanced melanoma in human patients and how we can kickstart the patient's' immune system to attack the cancer. As for transfer related things, I try to lend a helping hand whenever I can for transfer events whether it be through the BRC or CCCP, and I'm so stoked to be a mentor this year for the new transfers. My biggest challenge as a transfer was knowing what opportunities were out there for me. It can be super intimidating at UCLA (it's not) and I feel like that fear of not having enough time/experience at a UC may discourage some transfers of going for things they want whether it be a research position or a club just because they feel like they're too new. My biggest advice, if you're unsure or scared, do it anyway. You only fail if you don't try.

Transfer Crush Tuesday: Jose Alvarez (10/13/15)

Hi, my name is Jose Alvarez. I am a 4th year Sociology major. I transferred from Los Medanos College (LMC)  in 2014. At LMC, I was heavily involved in our school's Honors Program, serving on the Officer Board, as well as the debate team. Having grown up in the East Bay my whole life, I wanted to come to UCLA to get a change of scenery.

I'm currently Vice-President of Tau Sigma, UCLA's only transfer-specific honor society, where I help create a better academic and social community for our members. I also received the IEO's Travel Study Scholarship last summer, which allowed me to take courses in NYC. I now serve as an Outreach Coordinator for the office.

I plan on pursuing a career in Education, so I decided to join Teach for America upon graduation. I will be teaching kids between elementary and middle school in Richmond, CA. I'm looking forward to the challenge and the opportunity to help produce change in the local community.

Transfer Crush Tuesday: Ivelisse Porroa-Garcia (10/6/15)

Meet our Transfer Crush Tuesday, Ivelisse!

I am a feminist Peruvian immigrant who studies political science at UCLA, my dream school. This is my second year serving in the USAC Transfer Student Representative Office, where I currently hold the position of Co-Director of the Transfer Student Mentorship Program "Show Me the Ropes." This unique program pairs up new transfers with seniors who serve as academic/career mentors and friends. As a new transfer last year, I underestimated the adaptation process to the quarter system, but then I realized I was not the only one. Transfer students like me and their experiences fuel my passion to make "Show Me the Ropes" a reality.

Moreover, during my first year at UCLA, I got admitted to the UCLA Center for American Politics and Public Policy's Quarter in Washington program, which will allow me to do research and an internship in D.C. during the Winter 2016 quarter. My research interest originated from my Constitutional Law: Civil Rights and Civil Liberties class in the political science department. I was fortunate to have the guidance of my professor by attending office hours, which is a resource I strongly recommend new transfers to use. While I wait for D.C., I work part-time in the UCLA Anderson School of Management, and I am also in the process of establishing the first UCLA American Association of University Women chapter.

However, my story does not start at UCLA. Four years ago, I came to the United States to pursue a better education. The path has not been easy, but I have shown professors, peers, and family that this Latina whose first language is Spanish is capable of establishing student organizations, winning prestigious scholarships, overcoming financial struggles, publishing research papers, bringing renowned political figures to give speeches, presenting research in an academic conference, working in a congressional office, and keeping a high GPA. However, what I am proud of the most is convincing myself that I am capable of doing even more to contribute to society, especially as a transfer student. I have been blessed, and now I have the social responsibility to finish my education to continue helping others.

Transfer Crush Tuesday: Christina Springer (5/5/15)

Christina Springer is a third-year Political Science transfer student from the beautiful beachside city of Ventura, California. As the President of the Tau Sigma National Honor Society for Transfer Students, Christina advocates for the recognition of academic excellence within the transfer community. She is pursuing both College and Departmental Honors and is seriously involved in cross-departmental research on political engagement and social mobilization, both interests she developed during her experiences in campaign work, voter registration, and social activism both on and off the UCLA campus.

“As a transfer student, my path was never set in stone. But I fell in love with UCLA when I spontaneously decided to take a campus tour two years ago. I happened to walk inside SAC and was blown away by all of the opportunities just plastered on the walls.

I have been lucky to find a lot of research opportunities while here at UCLA through 191 seminar classes, which I highly recommend! These classes are the best way to get involved in research as a transfer because you don't need to establish a prior relationship with a professor before you enroll; you just sign up and see where it takes you. These professors are at the top of their fields and are almost always willing to continue mentoring you through research (and life).

My best theoretical advice for transfers is to dream big when deciding how you want to use your time at UCLA. Remember that you are here not only for a BA, but that you should use the opportunities and resources available to you to tailor your resume and make you a perfect candidate for your future career. Make a plan early on to include challenging academics, leadership in a group, and relevant work experience, then stick with it. Don't be afraid to adapt your plan, but never write yourself off as being unable to accomplish something. UCLA is competitive but YOU are a Bruin!”

Transfer Crush Tuesday: J. Cesar Flores (4/28/15)

 This weeks Transfer Crush Tuesday.......J Cesar Flores!

Here is what he had to say:

"I really enjoy listening to hip-hop and rap music, especially in the morning to break a leg and get my day rollen’. Two of my favorite musicians are Yeezy and Skateboard P because they have a magic touch to their rhythms and lyrics. I’m a third year transfer, Spanish major, and seeking law school after graduating from UCLA. What I love most about UCLA is the geographical location of having Los Angeles at my fingertips. When I’m not in class I’m usually around town trying new places for lunch or dinner. One of my favorite places to grab a good grub is Carney’s off of Sunset, for Sushi I recommend Sushi Naples in Old Town Pasadena—stuffed jalapeno roll deep-fried in tempura with crab meat, and cream cheese makes for a meal that sticks to my ribs. For Burgers, I recommend Slater’s 50/50 in Pasadena. But my favorite food is Italian, I love lasagna, my girlfriend makes the best lasagna I’ve ever! I also like Mexican food, and especially love Cuban. And no I don’t’ like Porto’s grin emoticon. It took me a little longer than the traditional two years to make it to UCLA, but I’m so excited I’m here. I really enjoy my Spanish professor Prof. Van Delden, the literature is taught from a sociological perspective. I always look for ways to culture myself and become aware of other people’s customs, in order to experience life in a different light. I step outside of my comfort zone to get to know myself in different occasions and to meet others. YOLO. I know this is going to sound random, but Trader Joe’s has really good Babka cake, it has the perfect blend of butter, chocolate and coffee, I’m sure there’s a box waiting for all forty thousand Bruins.

On the real though, I like to mention that there’s an increasing wage gab between the middle class and the wealthy, furthermore as consumers, we must become aware of the quality of food we consume because even though may be organic, pesticides and hormone free produce, by the time it arrives at groceries, they’ve lost a significant amount of their nutritional value. As Bruins, my Transfer Crush Tuesday Tip is become aware of perspectives outside of UCLA. My Two Transfer Crush Tuesday Tome Titles’ are “Screwed the Undeclared War Against the Middle Class” by Thom Hartman and “A Government of Wolves and Emerging Police State” By John W. Whitehead."

Transfer Crush Tuesday: Keytiana Hempstead (04/21/15)

Happy Tuesday!! Today our Transfer Crush is Keytiana Hempstead!!



She's is an awesome transfer and active in our transfer family!! Here is more about her:


"If anyone told me a few years ago that I would be going to UCLA, I would have laughed at them. I applied to the UC's on a whim and at the urge of a professor at my Community College and cried when I got into all of them. My community at home and especially my younger brother who wants to transfer to UCLA's School of Nursing is what keeps me going everyday. I love being able to help the people who felt the way I did when I thought UCLA was unattainable. I am so proud to be a Bruin but more importantly, I am proud to be a Bruin Transfer"

If you want to hear more about Keytiana's involvement here at UCLA feel free to contact her. Way to go Keytiana!

Transfer Crush Tuesday: Ariel Rafalian (04/14/15)

Hey Everyone! meet our Transfer Crush Tuesday! Ariel Rafalian!!

He is an awesome person and very active in the Transfer community! here is more about him:

I freakin love UCLA! As soon as I got here, I saw all the wonderful opportunities to get involved. It was a challenge choosing what organizations I wanted to be a part of, but after much rumination I got involved with Tamid and within the Transfer Advocacy Committee in the IVP office. I’m proud to be a transfer because we all bring a wealth of unique experiences to our campus making it the best university ever!

Ps I got rejected from UCLA out of high school and I was truly heartbroken; however, my frustration fueled my motivation to transfer in one year and join this Bruin nation!

If you wanna know more about what Ariel is involved in, how he got started, and how much he LOVES! UCLA feel free to contact him!

Transfer Crush Tuesday: Jenny Sawhney (04/07/15)

HEY HAPPY TUESDAY!!! Today our transfer crush is Jenny Sawhney!! she is an awesome transfer student who has been involved on campus and has even been part of travel abroad!
Here is more about Jenny:

I transferred to UCLA Fall 2013 from Santa Rosa Junior College in Northern California as a Global Studies Major. I am currently writing my senior thesis on music of the Caribbean & hip hop in Cuba, I... hold a position in Alumni Scholars Club, am part of a sorority, and try to work out 3-4 times a week while getting 8 hours of sleep.

When I first came to UCLA, I was driven to make the most of my time here, but that was overshadowed by the loneliness I initially felt. My first quarter was just academically and emotionally difficult. I eventually found a really solid group of friends who were also going through the same experiences as me – other transfers! We all came from different places and backgrounds, but I think we found a lot of solace in one another because we were going through the transition together. It definitely took some time to develop such strong friendships, but it has made my experience worthwhile. I would suggest to other transfers to take every day one step at a time. Don’t be afraid to reach out to other people if you feel low and try to take in all the crazy, hectic, amazing things happening around you. It goes by quickly!

If you would like to get some advice for her on how she balances everything in her schedule or about what she has participated in shes a very cheerful and welcoming person and is ready to help out her fellow transfers!!

Transfer Crush Tuesday: Andes Navarro (03/31/15)

This weeks Transfer Crush Tuesday....Andres Navarro!

Here is his story in his own words:

I am a 4th year transfer from Citrus College in Glendora, CA. From working in customer service, being a bouncer, and working for local and state campaigns, I found my niche as President of the Associated Students of Citrus College. Things came to a head with the President of the school and myself upon hearin...g that she'd get a raise on her already extravagant salary while they'd simultaneously cut classes. Never being the one to keep quiet about these kinds of things, I made it a point to fight this at the local and state level, even in the face of legal threats from the President for defamation of character and libel. Although my efforts were ultimately unsuccessful, I was proud of my board and the student body as a whole for energizing and mobilizing with me in our struggle.

I am now finishing up a political science degree with a digital humanities minor. I plan on attending law school after a gap year of working with local or state politicians. My goal, ultimately, is to work against institutionalized corruption either as a policy researcher or an elected official. I'm not going to be very popular with the old guard but, hey, that never stopped me before.

Andres is also a fellow Non-Traditional Student here at UCLA. Good job on making the members of NTSN, and UCLA community proud!

Transfer Crush Tuesday: Katie Webb (03/24/15)

Here is your Transfer Crush Tuesday during Spring Break....Katie Webb!

Katie is a transfer student from College of the Canyons and is working on a double major in History and Ancient Near East & Egyptology as well as a minor in Middle Eastern Studies. She has recently been involved as an intern at the Getty Museum and also helps in volunteering at the Travel Studies office.

Katie’s main focus of... study has been on Near Eastern archaeology and over the summer of 2014 she received the UCLA Travel Study Scholarship that covered her trip to Israel so she could research and excavate in Jaffa and Megiddo.

Katie is now working on a research project that involves art from the Armenian Genocide for the 100th year anniversary through the college honor’s department at UCLA. Katie is very well versed in the college honor’s department at UCLA as well as Travel Study. She also has plenty of information on both the NELC and History Departments at UCLA and if you have any questions just drop her a message on facebook.

Thanks Katie for being such an awesome transfer student and your efforts to also guide others!!!!

Transfer Crush Tuesday: Aubrey Sassoon (03/03/15)

Hey Everyone!! our very special Transfer Crush Tuesday for today is Aubrey Sassoon!!!

Aubrey is a transfer student from Santa Monica College working on her B.A. in Anthropology as she works as an Intern volunteer at the UCLA LGBT Campus Resource Center. She also serves as a student representative on the Academic Senate Committee on Diversity and Equal Opportunity and the university Transgender Ad...vocacy Taskforce, committed to building a more inclusive campus climate.
In her spare time she works with transgender youth in Hollywood and at her Alma mater Santa Monica High, as well as enjoying being an avid bicyclist and photographer. When she's not working retail on the side she likes to keep it casual and watch 15 straight hours of Netflix and eat sour candy until she can't feel her mouth anymore.

She is a great asset to our transfer community!! and if you are interested in knowing more about what she does and how she got involved pay her a visit at the LGBT center right next to the BRC!!.

Transfer Crush Tuesday: Chery Lai (02/24/15)

Hello Beautiful people I want to introduce to you Cherry Lai !!
she is our TRANSFER CRUSH for today. She is a very Hard working and inspiring transfer student in our community she works for CCCP and is a Mellon Mays Fellow and is doing all this as a parent of two kids!
here is more about Cherry and some encouraging thoughts from her experience,

Life in academia is constantly a waiting game. Almost two years ago, I waited anxiously for a UCLA acceptance letter. Now graduation is around the corner, and I am waiting for graduate school decisions. Waiting is passive, but I am waiting because I actively apply to graduate schools and fellowships to sustain a place in higher education. The waiting game is about doing one’s absolute best so that one can wait with hopes for the future. Four years ago, I did not have that hope. I was stuck working long hours in managing restaurants. Besides the occasional over-entitled customers that gave me a hard time, everything was routine. I waited on customers, waited for my paycheck, and returned home to two children who were waiting for me to tuck them into bed. After working for over ten years, and knowing that my options were limited, I decided to enroll at East Los Angeles College to earn an associate degree. At ELAC, I was very fortunate to have met my mentor in Asian American studies who not only encouraged me to transfer but also helped me grow intellectually. In addition, I found an ally in higher education—Center for Community College Partnership at UCLA. CCCP guided me in the transfer process, and kept me grounded at UCLA. I now work as a CCCP peer mentor at ELAC, to encourage community college students from underrepresented communities to transfer and pursue higher education. CCCP reminds me that knowledge must accompany action in order to benefit our community as a whole. As UCLA students, we have to recognize that first generation, non-traditional, minority, and parenting students are few and far between. I do not want to glorify the transfer experience because that hides the struggles that make us transfer students in the first place. I am just one of the lucky ones that has a chance to pursue higher education at UCLA. With the support of my family, CCCP, and the Mellon Mays Undergraduate Research Fellowship, I am taking on this waiting game with optimism. See More

Transfer Crush Tuesday: Jim Ong (02/17/15)

Happy 7th week everyone!! Today fro TRANSFER CRUSH TUESDAY we will be featuring Jim Ong!! he is a 4th year Psychology major and he trasnfered from Los Angeles Valley College he is a very unique and inspiring person. Here is more about him:

Other than the academic opportunities and pathways, UCLA substantiated my reason to move forward. When I was fifteen years old, my brother and I became homel...ess and we had to settle at a small place in Koreatown. My brother saw something in me and always promised that he was going to support me through college. But of course I knew that promise was only a full-hearted empty promise because we were busy filling our stomach with watered cereal. Eventually, we had to be separated after about a year of living together. He left to Alaska and I stayed back at a closet-like attic room nearby. When you’re dead poor, you get to see people without the masks because no one bothers to invest creating an image of themselves for you. The worst part about being poor is that the people you’d expect to get help from will not help you. I also didn't have many friends because everyone thought I was a loser. Who’d hang around with that socially awkward kid? Because of all this, I wanted to stand up in the middle of garbage pile and shout out to the world that I was here – alive. I learned my purpose in life when my brother died six years ago. Apparently life gave him more pain than what he had done to himself. No one understood why he did what he did… except, me. Nonetheless, when my brother died he fulfilled one of his promises: he sent me to college. With his life insurance comp., I bought a house and a used Honda civic. Then, I enrolled at a community college after Army. I told myself that I will not let his sacrifice drown in vain. For me, if community college is a bridge to a 4-year institution, then UCLA is a bridge to purpose – law school. When I become a lawyer I am going to speak for people who've become silenced through poverty. I am going to fight for and defend people like my brother who exists in our society. The quantity of numbers in our bank accounts shouldn't determine the quality of our fundamental rights. I believe that the greatest weapon that we possess as American citizens, are our words. If we become silenced because of an empty wallet, social disparity, gender, sex, age, religion, or the lack of college degree…. then what kind of life are we living? Those fancy letter of recommendations written by elected officials, shiny metals, exaggerated descriptions on our resumes, awards fabricated inside picture frames are not the things that makes us unique. As one notorious philosopher Aristotle once said, “Educating the mind without educating the heart is no education at all”. We are at college not only to fulfill the standards of academia, but also to settle our standard in purpose of life. So, what makes me unique? I am just like you but only with my version of the story. I am a UCLA transfer student and I am inspired. And I have a reason to move forward.

Transfer Crush Tuesday: Tien Phan (02/10/15)

Hello everyone!! our TRANSFER CRUSH TUESDAY for today is Tiên Phan !!!
She is a super hard working STEM transfer and is active in the transfer community here is more about Tien:

I am 4th year transfer student from Orange Coast College, majoring in Molecular, Cell, and Developmental Biology. Upon transferring to UCLA in Fall 2013, I decided to minor in Biomedical Research. I quickly joined Dr. Karen Lyons’s lab where I have been studying the functions of extracellular matrix proteins in regulating cartilage homeostasis. I have received a lot of support and mentorship from the research scholarships UFRP, CARE, and MARC, which I am extremely thankful for. I have recently been accepted to a great program (HHMI EXROP) which will fund me to do research at another institution this summer. I am now set on going to graduate school and making research my career. I am fascinated that a series of events, starting with an impulsive UCLA campus tour, brought me to where I am and shaped me to be the person I am today. Sometimes, I wonder about a parallel universe where I did not take that tour on a whim that day!

I am also the Co-chair and Research Coordinator of STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics) Transfer Community – the only student organization that serves as a support group for UCLA STEM transfer students. We are dedicated to inform everyone of the resources available for STEM transfer students so that they can maximize their academic and professional development within their short time at UCLA.
(Follow our Facebook group at: https://www.facebook.com/groups/stc.ucla/ ) 

Transfer Crush Tuesday: Michael Williamson (02/03/15)

Hello beautiful people!! todays TRANSFER CRUSH TUESDAY is!!!!! Michael Williamson (Will) he works at the BRC with the Student Veterans!! here is what Will is all about!!

Okay, a blurb about me...Here it goes...

"Michael goes by Will only because his Mama only calls him by his birth name. He is a transfer student, Yey-Yey, and a World Arts and Cultures major. He loves that he is a non-traditiona...l student only because it gives him a wide perspective on life. Michael knows that UCLA is a fantastic school, but it isn't everything, people are everything. He loves people. People energize him, and although he may be afraid to admit it he's a lover not a fighter. After he graduates he plans on taking a "Gap Year" and work full-time in the entertainment industry. He is an aspiring writer as well as an actor only when he has to be ; )
He dreams of one day retiring, staying at home with his kids, cooking, telling stories, painting and drawing, and creating musical fusion. He believes he will be the best dad in the world because he will play with his children and his wife will be out of the house working - he is not a feminist. He loves the color blue (Go Bruins), and red because he loves the tastes of strawberries. If you see him on the "street" he will always usually smile at you and if not give you a huge hug, so don't be afraid to ask. His celebrity crush is Blake Lively and his man crush is...sorry it's a secret."

another cool thing about Will is that he has climbed Mt. Fuji!!!!
so if you see Will around campus just give the guy a HUG!!!

Transfer Crush Tuesday: Victoria Ng (01/27/15)

Its TRANSFER CRUSH TUESDAY!!! today we will be featuring Victoria Ng she is very active on the Facebook group always posting awsome stuff for everyone! She is a junior majoring in Biochemistry and she transferred from Diablo Valley College. Hear her story of what lead her here:
The reason why I want to major in Biochemistry is because I want to be able to create new medicine to cure dis...eases that are not curable right now or require high risk surgeries in order to heal. This idea crossed my mind when my grandfather passed away due to a stroke and heart attack. I am not smart enough to be a doctor (shout out to all the pre-med students out there!!!), but I want to do whatever I can to contribute to the healthcare field and eventually help the world.

I am an international student born and raised in Hong Kong for 18 years, and then I went to my CC in NorCal and transferred here. I have to thank my parents for teaching me English at a very young age, otherwise I would never be able to survive here in the States! Being 10000 miles away from home wasn't easy in the beginning, but eventually I learned how to be independent and made friends.

Fast forward to today, I found my transition from semester to quarter system a little rough, but that was an indication that I needed to switch my study strategies. I read on the transfer page that some students who got As found it useful to re-listen and record the lectures. So I gave it a try this winter quarter, and so far so good. When I attended orientation, I was very nervous about UC. Would I get bad grades? Would I not make friends? Am I considered part of the UCLA community since I'm a transfer? These questions disappeared the minute I heard the welcoming speech (and Heather and Melissa went on stage!). All of you made me feel like I belong in this wonderful school, this warm Bruin family.As some of you guys may know, I actively post on the UCLA Transfer Page (slowly becoming Heather #2). I appreciate all the positive comments on my posts and thank you messages you all send. Knowing that I have a group of students going through the same problems I experience really calms me.

If you read through my entire passage, congratulations! Whether you're a transfer or international student always remember to stay positive and work hard. Having a positive mindset will help motivate you to study in the most efficient way, and that will help you in the long run. Time management is also important, knowing how to prioritize things will help you be productive. These are my two cents, and I hope they helped a little. If you ever feel stressed out and you need to talk to someone, please do post on the page! You will always have us supporting you, and you all have me smile emoticon

Thank you once again.
With so much Bruin love,
Victoria

Transfer Crush Tuesday Michael Stinson (01/13/15)

Hey Guys! Happy Tuesday!! this weeks TRANSFER CRUSH TUESDAY is Michael Stinson!!! he is a fourth year transfer and non-traditional student. He is very active on our group and answers fellow transfer student questions on our group all the time. His focus at UCLA has primarily been on research. Here's what hes up to:

Besides the standard research requirements for the major, I've done directed re...search for two quarters. Currently I'm researching how republican and federalist ideas from the U.S. manifested themselves in Mexico from 1815-1840, and how these ideas and the institution of Freemasonry was received and altered by the Mexicans. Another aspect of my research includes finding links to cultural exchanges from Mexico to the United States. Historians tend to think of cultural exchange in a one-way flow from the U.S to Mexico, a theory I'm challenging through my research.
I’m also a history departmental honors thesis writer. A challenging task, working with a professor for three quarter culminating in a graduate level size paper. I’m proud to say in my journey I’ve won 2014 Ahmanson Undergraduate Research Scholarship. Coming in as a transfer and completing these task can be hard, but I can thank the people at the BRC for their help and guidance.

congrats!! Michael for all your accomplishments and for your constant support to other transfer student on our page!!

Transfer Crush Tuesday: Marusya Rechetnikova (01/06/2015)

Hey Guys! today we want to highlight our very first TRANSFER CRUSH TUESDAY!!

Our transfer crush for this week is.... Marusya Rechetnikova!!

She works at the BRC...
Was accepted to the CAPPP Program!!
She is involved in The Alumni Scholarship/Alumni Scholars Club
College Fellows Program
Writer for the Undergraduate Law Journal
Pre-Law Society
USAC Student Wellness Commission/Student Health Advocate.

Congratulations to Marusya for all her accomplishments and her success as a transfer student!!