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!