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Welcome to the Transfer Experience Podcast! Are you in community college and thinking about transferring? This is for you. We're three UC Berkeley Transfers who recently graduated, and we’re here to share our experience and help you do well in community college and transfer to the college of your choice. So be sure to stay up to date on our weekly episodes in which we will walk you through the journey that's ahead—from the start to the end!

The Transfer Experience


    • Dec 7, 2020 LATEST EPISODE
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    • 13 EPISODES


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    Episode 12: The Finale—Our Happy Goodbye

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 7, 2020 64:08


    The final episode is here! Hi everyone, thank you for tuning in and staying with us throughout this season. In this closing episode, Chanyoung, Brielle, and Max go over three things: first, what creating this podcast was like for them; second, what they hope for their listeners; and third, what their final closing thoughts are. For the first time, they also go over a serious question of the day instead of a funny one—and they get some drinks in as well. Listeners, thank you so much. If you enjoyed the pod, please feel free to get in touch. The podcast wishes you success and happiness on your transfer journey. Goodbye! If you're listening to us on platforms like Apple Podcasts, please feel free to leave a review! To contact us with questions or collaboration opportunities, email us at: thetransferexperience@gmail.com And as always, you can follow us on IG at: @thetransferexperience.  Our music was produced by @serinohfficial and @luke_helder. Go check them out!

    Episode 11: On Graduation and Life Beyond as Transfers Feat. Andrew Henry

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 1, 2020 67:06


    Hi everyone! Welcome to the second to last episode of this season. In this episode, Chanyoung, Brielle, and Max are joined by Andrew Henry, an Academic Counselor at the UC Berkeley Transfer Center. Andrew is someone who's made a huge impact on their respective transfer experiences, and so the three are thankful to have him as their last and final guest. Together, they talk about the important topic of graduation and life beyond as transfers, along with how and where they would hide a paperclip within 5 minutes to win a prize.  If you're listening to us on platforms like Apple Podcasts, please leave us a review! We are trying to hit 50 ratings—help us hit that number!  To contact us with questions or collaboration opportunities, email us at: thetransferexperience@gmail.com  And as always, you can follow us on IG at: @thetransferexperience. Our music was produced by @serinohfficial and @luke_helder. Go check them out!

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    Episode 10: Figuring Out Internship & Career Development Feat. Chris Quintana

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 23, 2020 80:35


    Welcome back! After this episode, there are just two episodes left for this season. In this one, Chanyoung (Paul), Brielle, and Max are joined by Chris Quintana, a 4th-year transfer student at the California State University, Fullerton. Currently, he works as an intern at the NBC and has worked before in other organizations in the entertainment industry; he's here in this episode to share his insight and wisdom to transfer students! From fun topics, such as choosing to go to either a part of the country or the Moon, to serious topics such as internships and career development, the four members have a meaningful and insightful conversation together that may be of help to you, the listener!  If you're listening to us on platforms like Apple Podcasts, please leave us a review! We are trying to hit 50 ratings—help us hit that number! To contact us with questions or collaboration opportunities, email us at: thetransferexperience@gmail.com And as always, you can follow us on IG at: @thetransferexperience. Our music was produced by @serinohfficial and @luke_helder. Go check them out!

    Episode 9: The Transfer Experience at a Different Institution Feat. SFSU Transfer Mentors

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 16, 2020 53:11


    Wow, it's already episode 9! The end of season 1 is near. In this episode, Chanyoung, Brielle, and Max are joined by the San Francisco State University's Transfer Mentors, who share their transfer experiences at SFSU. Together, the six go over things that not too many people know about them (such as someone's being an avid reviewer on Goodreads), and they discuss in detail how they found friends and communities and how they got involved at campus. The Transfer Experience is a unique one—so many thanks to Tatiana and Alexis for sharing theirs. Special shoutout to Jasmine, Daja, Nia, and everyone else at the SFSU Transfer Mentor Team who got involved with this project as well! If you're listening to us on platforms like Apple Podcasts, please leave us a review! We are trying to hit 50 ratings—help us hit that number! To contact us with questions or collaboration opportunities, email us at: thetransferexperience@gmail.com And as always, you can follow us on IG at: @thetransferexperience. Our music was produced by @serinohfficial and @luke_helder. Go check them out!

    Episode 8: A Day in the Life of a Transfer Student at a 4-Year University! Feat. Gigi

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 9, 2020 78:33


    Woohoo! Nice to see you again. In episode 8, Chanyoung (Paul), Brielle, and Max are joined by Gigi, a transfer student at USC. Together, they first go over what their most used emojis are (if you know what emoji Chanyoung is talking about, then please let him know the correct name for that emoji), and then they discuss what their typical days looked like, in terms of studying, social life, mental health, and more.  If you're listening to us on platforms like Apple Podcasts, please leave us a review! We are trying to hit 50 ratings—help us hit that number! To contact us with questions or collaboration opportunities, email us at: thetransferexperience@gmail.com And as always, you can follow us on IG at: @thetransferexperience. Our music was produced by @serinohfficial and @luke_helder. Go check them out!

    Episode 7: Let's Talk About Housing and $$$ for Transfers Feat. Grecia Resendez

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 2, 2020 83:02


    Back at it again! In episode 7, Chanyoung (Paul), Brielle, and Max are joined by Grecia Resendez in their discussion about housing and money. Each one of them picked a different housing option—on-campus dorm, commuting, off-campus apartment, and university village, respectively—and thus each one shares the unique pros and cons of his or her option. They also discuss other important aspects of housing, such as location and community, and share their horror stories as well. At the end, they go over what kind of people their housing options make the most sense to. If you're listening to us on platforms like Apple Podcasts, please leave us a review! We are trying to hit 50 ratings--help us hit that number! To contact us with questions or collaboration opportunities, email us at: thetransferexperience@gmail.com And as always, you can follow us on IG at: @thetransferexperience. Our music was produced by @serinohfficial and @luke_helder. Go check them out!

    Episode 6: So You Just Got Admitted...What's Next?

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 26, 2020 41:51


    Hello again and welcome back! In episode 6, Chanyoung (Paul), Brielle, and Max go over a few things to keep in mind when you start receiving your acceptance letters. They answer questions such as: how do you deal with the feeling of imposter syndrome when you get accepted? What factors should you think about when deciding where to commit to? And what's the best way to spend the summer before transferring? They also answer another key question: what are their favorite utensils? Oh! In addition, the three address the first email question they received from a listener! If you're listening to us on platforms like Apple Podcasts, please leave us a review! Help us hit 20 ratings! To contact us with questions or collaboration opportunities, email us at: thetransferexperience@gmail.com And as always, you can follow us on IG at: @thetransferexperience. Our music was produced by @serinohfficial and @luke_helder. Go check them out!

    Episode 5: The Transfer Shock During COVID-19 Feat. The Vintage Academic

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 19, 2020 60:44


    Welcome back! In their 5th episode, Chanyoung (Paul), Brielle, and Max are joined by a different guest this time: The Vintage Academic! Katie, who is behind this YouTube channel, is someone who just transferred and started her first semester at Cal. From her experience, the three learn about what it's like to transfer in this unprecedented year—and what the "transfer shock" was like for her. They also find out about each other's weirdest dreams. Shoutout to @serinohfficial and @luke_helder again for the wonderful music!  If you're listening to us on platforms like Apple Podcasts, please leave us a review! To contact us with questions or collaboration opportunities, email us at: thetransferexperience@gmail.com And as always, you can follow us on IG at: @thetransferexperience. You can follow Katie at: @thevintageacademic.

    Episode 4: A Special Episode on Applications Feat. Kyle Cessna

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 12, 2020 71:24


    A rather special episode featuring a guest for the first time! In this episode, Chanyoung (Paul), Max, and Brielle, along with their first guest on the pod, discuss what's perhaps one of the most important aspects of transferring—the application process itself. They touch on both the UC applications and the Common App for transfers; they also go over their experiences and some key takeaways. Listeners, if you are thinking about applying some time soon or in the near future, this is for you—stay ahead of the game with this episode. If you enjoy listening to us, please message us and let us know! Also, another shoutout to the @serinohfficial and @luke_helder for our wonderful intro. As always, you can follow us on instagram at: @thetransferexperience And you can reach us on email at: thetransferexperience@gmail.com

    Episode 3: Mistakes to Avoid—Along With Highlights

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 5, 2020 46:44


    Welcome to the podcast, featuring a new intro made by the wonderful @serinohfficial! In this third episode, Chanyoung (Paul), Brielle, and Max go over their mistakes and highlights in community college. Specifically, they cover topics such as: Are study groups worth it? What kind of schools should you apply to? And how important is relationship-building with your professors in community college? In addition, they also go over some of their highlight memories to end the episode on a positive note—make sure to stay until the end to hear about highlights like being part of an audience for a laugh-track live-taping! If you're listening to us on platforms like Apple Podcasts, please leave us a review.  To contact us, email us at: thetransferexperience@gmail.com And as always, you can follow us on IG at: @thetransferexperience

    Episode 2: Three Things We Wish We Knew Back Then

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 28, 2020 39:06


    Welcome to the second episode! In this one, Chanyoung (Paul), Brielle, and Max go over things they wish they knew back when they were in community college. They talk about how wonderful IGETC is, what social life can be like in community college, and they also talk about things like life-changing study methods. As always, please leave a review if you're on platforms like Apple Podcasts! You can follow us on IG at: @thetransferexperience

    Episode 1: The Beginning Steps

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 28, 2020 53:03


    Welcome to the first episode! In this one, Chanyoung (Paul), Brielle, and Max discuss the beginning steps of their community college transfer experiences. They go over their first impressions, stigma, and stories like fainting on the first day of a public speaking class. If you find any parts of their conversation funny or useful, please leave a 5-star rating on platforms like Apple Podcasts!  You can follow us on IG at: @thetransferexperience

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    The Transfer Experience (Trailer)

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 25, 2020 0:51


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