Best Ariana Davarpanah Podcasts (2024)

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Winter/Spring Transfer Panel: Columbia, Georgia Tech, & the University of Michigan 18:25

6M ago18:25

18:25

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…

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Resources for Community College Students from a USC Transfer 12:13

6M ago12:13

12:13

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.jsp Cold emailing template example: https://ugr.ue.ucsc.edu/email Scholarships: Jack Ken…

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She Applied to Yale Last Minute and Got Accepted: Going From CC to Yale University 25:39

7M ago25:39

25:39

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 s…

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The Key to a Successful International Student Community College Experience 21:57

7M ago21:57

21:57

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 s…

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From College Drop Out to John Hopkins University Alumnus and Founder 27:41

8M ago27:41

27:41

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 inter…

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How to Create a Memorable Community College Experience | Study Abroad, Honors Program and Clubs 13:19

8M ago13:19

13:19

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 transfer…

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You Don’t Have to Rush Your Community College Experience 22:15

8M ago22:15

22:15

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…

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UC Davis Transfer Student Talks About Her Guaranteed Transfer, Involvement on Campus, and Discovering Her Interests at Community College 18:51

9M ago18:51

18:51

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…

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An Honest Conversation About Transferring to UC Berkeley 23:34

9M ago23:34

23:34

After being diagnosed with Lupus, a chronic auto-immune illness, in high school, Nicole Hong decided to attend a community college. Listen to our honest discussion as she talks about struggling with social anxiety, getting accepted to 3 top universities, and how she navigated student life at UC Berkeley. Here are the topics we discussed: How Lupus …

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Following Entrepreneurial Interests as a College Student | SJSU’s 2023 Outstanding Graduating Senior Recipient 22:40

10M ago22:40

22:40

Want me to help with your transfer process? Receive mentorship and find resources: https://transfertea.com. Resources and guides related to this episode: Scholarships for CC students: https://transfertea.com/scholarships-for-community-college-students/ SJSU Interdisciplinary Studies MA/MS: https://www.sjsu.edu/cgs/programs-research/interdisciplinar…

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How Going to Community College Can Make You Stand Out | Going from CC to Princeton 24:37

10M ago24:37

24:37

After going to the College of San Mateo and transferring to UC Berkeley, Shiloh is now a PhD student at Princeton studying theoretical chemistry. Listen to our interview as she discusses her passions for teaching, computational chemistry, and helping transfer students along the way. Listen to our previous episode where she talked about community co…

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Transferring to Stanford: My Reflections Post-Grad 20:02

10M ago20:02

20:02

After nearly two and a half years at Stanford, I've learned some things worth sharing. Attending Stanford as a transfer student is a unique experience - one that I am incredibly grateful for. Truthfully, these lessons were challenging to share because they required me to break down my walls and let you guys in on versions of myself that I continue …

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How to Succeed When Others Get You Down | Transfer Tea Interviews 30:45

3+ y ago30:45

30:45

Connect with Max on Instagram.Check out our social media for updates on Transfer Tea.Credits:Lauren Lazalde, Episode ArtworkLike our intro/outro music? Find more from the artist, Jeffrey Ward, here

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Choosing a College That's Right for YOU | Transfer Tea Interviews 30:07

3+ y ago30:07

30:07

Connect with Romell on Instagram.Check out our social media for updates on Transfer Tea.Credits:Lauren Lazalde, Episode ArtworkLike our intro/outro music? Find more from the artist, Jeffrey Ward, here

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Struggles, Privilege, and USC | Transfer Tea Interviews 35:08

3+ y ago35:08

35:08

Hear Alyssa's story from childhood to community college to USC Pyschology! Connect with Alyssa on Instagram.Have a story to share, a question to submit, or a request for a Q&A session with Ariana? Fill out our submissions form!Check out our social...

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4 Year to Community College? | Transfer Tea Interviews 29:26

3+ y ago29:26

29:26

Hear about Gabby's journey from a 4 year university to Community College, and how she later transferred to CSU Long Beach!Connect with Gabby on Instagram. Have a story to share, a question to submit, or a request for a Q&A session with Ariana? Fill...

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From High School Dropout to Princeton Transfer 36:09

3+ y ago36:09

36:09

Beating the 1%: Christopher's advice and transfer journey from community college to PrincetonConnect with Christopher on LinkedinCheck out our social media for updates on Transfer Tea.Credits:Lauren Lazalde, Episode ArtworkLike our intro/outro music?...

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Cianna's Journey: Community College to UCLA | Transfer Tea Interviews 25:21

3+ y ago25:21

25:21

Connect with Cianna on Instagram. Tune in every Tuesday for some Transfer Tea!Have a story to share, a question to submit, or a request for a Q&A session with Ariana? Fill out our submissions form!Check out our social media for updates on Transfer...

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American University to NYU (as a 3rd culture kid) | Transfer Tea Interviews 23:09

3+ y ago23:09

23:09

Connect with Ruth on Instagram. Tune in every Tuesday for some Transfer Tea!Have a story to share, a question to submit, or a request for a Q&A session with Ariana? Fill out our submissions form!Check out our social media for updates on Transfer...

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CSM to Berkeley Chem | Transfer Tea Interviews 24:50

3+ y ago24:50

24:50

CSM was Shiloh's choice after receiving her college admissions letters in high school, and her journey from community college to Berkeley was one that taught her a lot. She shares her journey and her advice in this interview. Connect with Shiloh on...

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A UCLA Transfer on Entrepreneurship, Dedication, and Facing Fear | Transfer Tea Interviews 35:52

3+ y ago35:52

35:52

Ashley transferred to UCLA after 3 years at community college, but in those three years she commuted over an hour each way, was a part of student orgs, and started her own business! Connect with Ashley on Linkedin & check out her cosmetics line (IG...

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One Student's Nontraditional Route to Stanford | Transfer Tea Interviews 35:32

3+ y ago35:32

35:32

Hear Aljon's story about being a non-traditional student, attending community college, and being accepted into Stanford! Connect with Aljon on Linkedin.Tune in every Tuesday for some Transfer Tea!Have a story to share, a question to submit, or a request...

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An International Student's Journey from One Four-Year to Another! | Transfer Tea Interviews 41:08

3+ y ago41:08

41:08

Mohamed discusses what its like to enter a four year university as an international student, and what it takes to transfer as one as well! He also discusses financial aid, motivations for transferring, and provides tips for prospective transfers....

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Community College, Changing Majors, & CSUN | Transfer Tea Interviews 32:29

3+ y ago32:29

32:29

Gabby shares her advice on dealing with community college stigma, and her reasons for switching majors after applying to transfer schools. Hear this and more in this week's interview! Connect with Gabby on Instagram.Tune in every Tuesday for some...

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SimplyArmine's Journey from CC to UCLA | Transfer Tea Interviews 24:54

3+ y ago24:54

24:54

Armine transferred from her community college after a year, and talks us through both her journey at a cc as well as through UCLA! Check out Armine's Youtube channel! Tune in every Tuesday for some Transfer Tea and spontaneous Thursdays for Transfer Tip...

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Emory to UChicago: What a 4yr to 4yr Transfer is Like! | Transfer Tea Interviews 32:36

3+ y ago32:36

32:36

Everyone's reason for transferring is different, especially if they're going from one four year university to another. Hear Haoran's perspective on whether or not transferring is right for you, and how to go about doing so, in this week's...

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Advice for ALL Transfer Students | Transfer Tea Interviews 26:38

3+ y ago26:38

26:38

Oscar transferred from a small school in New Jersey to Cornell, but his journey was not without struggle. From what he went through, he's got a lot of great advice to share. Listen to his full interview to learn more.Connect with Oscar on Instagram.Tune...

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A Working Student's Journey from CC to UCLA! | Transfer Tea Interviews 21:24

4y ago21:24

21:24

Karis began her community college journey while working, and although she never thought she'd even apply to UCs, is now a senior at UCLA! Listen to her full interview to learn more.Connect with Karis on Instagram.Tune in every Tuesday for some Transfer...

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From HS Abroad, to CC, to Berkeley Engineering! | Transfer Tea Interviews 24:11

4y ago24:11

24:11

Ketki moved to India with her family and completed high school abroad. Her journey from there to community college in the Bay Area was full of life lessons, all of which led her to transfer to Cal Berkeley to pursue a degree in engineering! Connect with...

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How to Go BEYOND Your Classes | Q&A Episode 9:12

4y ago9:12

9:12

A snippet from a Q&A session with Zion where Ariana answer's specific questions about involvement and extracurriculars. Interested in a free one-on-one session like this one? Fill out our contact form below. Tune in every Tuesday for some Transfer...

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Basketball, Community College, HBCUs and Columbia. What a Journey! | Transfer Tea Interviews 46:47

4y ago46:47

46:47

Although he's at Columbia University now, Clement's higher education pathway was far from simple. He began with aspirations of playing basketball, found his way into playwriting, and discovered the world of HBCU's. Along the way, he learned a lot, and...

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College Prep Highschool, Community College and UCLA! | Transfer Tea Interviews 32:54

4y ago32:54

32:54

The decision to attend community college after four years in a college preparatory high school wasn't an easy one, but Toni stayed true to herself and made the most of her cc experience. Hear about how she transferred to UCLA and what she would tell her...

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Finding Confidence and Motivation Through a Non-Trad College Journey | Transfer Tea Interviews 26:59

4y ago26:59

26:59

Roger hadn't expected to end up at a community college, nor did he think he would be labeled as a non-traditional student. His journey, however, is inspiring and beyond motivational. He proves to all of us that self-confidence and consistency can lead...

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Santa Monica College to Cal Poly Pomona Engineering! 29:58

4y ago29:58

29:58

As a highschooler, Jen never imagined herself attending community college. Now, post-graduation, she considers her time at community college to be a blessing. Connect with Jen and join her programs for students in STEM!Connect with Jen on Instagram or...

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Two Different Routes to USC 29:54

4y ago29:54

29:54

Nela and Josephine both took very different routes to and through community college. Hear about their journeys and what led them to transfer to USC Marshall!Connect with Nela and Josephine:Tune in every Tuesday for some Transfer Tea and spontaneous...

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Mental Health, Being Passionate, and the Path to UCLA | Transfer Tea Interviews 20:00

4y ago20:00

20:00

Lauren's journey from community college to UCLA is one full of useful advice regarding mental health, extracurriculars, and staying true to your passions!Connect with Lauren on Instagram or Linkedin!Tune in every Tuesday for some Transfer Tea and every...

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What is TAG? | Transfer Tip Thursday 6:23

4y ago6:23

6:23

Explaining the Transfer Admission Guarantee (TAG) program with Jenna, a CSM Lead ambassador! This program exists for California Community College students in conjunction with the state's UC's. Find more on the program here.Connect with Jenna on Linkedin...

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UC Berkeley Haas from Community College 25:08

4y ago25:08

25:08

Gabby talks about her journey as an international student from community college to UC Berkeley Haas. We discuss time management, resources, and putting yourself out there. Tune in every Tuesday for some Transfer Tea and every Thursday for Transfer Tip...

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What is Phi Theta Kappa? | Transfer Tip Thursday 9:53

4y ago9:53

9:53

Answering questions about Phi Theta Kappa with CSM 2020-21 PTK Beta Xi Eta chapter president. What is PTK and how to get involved at your school. Look for a follow-up episode about how to get involved at the international level!

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Being PROUD of Community College | Transfer Tea Interview 34:19

4y ago34:19

34:19

Lauren talks about her journey at community college, applying to schools, and then choosing to extend her time at a cc. She also discusses aspects of wanting to focus on design and marketing as well as the lessons she has learned as a third-year...

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Honors Project & Specific Extracurriculars | Transfer Tip Thursday 14:23

4y ago14:23

14:23

What is the honors project? What are some specific extracurriculars to get involved in? Ariana and Fabiana discuss these questions in order to help students who are a bit lost in the process of on-campus involvement (even if it's virtual!). Connect with...

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From First Gen to UC Berkeley | Transfer Tea Interviews 37:30

4y ago37:30

37:30

Martin talks about his journey from community college to UC Berkeley as a first-generation college student. Learn about what it takes to improve in a college environment, how to navigate classes, and be inspired by the story of one acceptance...

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Transfer Tip Thursday: How to Get Involved Remotely! 9:06

4y ago9:06

9:06

How can you get involved when everything's remote?Ariana and Hanna discuss being ways to find extracurricular opportunities during the pandemic.Tune in every Tuesday for some Transfer Tea and every Thursday for Transfer Tip Thursday.Have a story to...

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Economics to Music and Everything in Between 30:41

4y ago30:41

30:41

Jeffrey talks about how he went from being an Econ major to pursuing his passion in Music, rejecting his dream school, and what students should do if they want their goals stray away from the norm.Connect with Jeffrey on Linkedin or Instagram!Tune in...

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Transfer Tip Thursday: Stanford and Extracurriculars! 8:58

4y ago8:58

8:58

What did you do to get into Stanford??Ariana and Hanna discuss being passionate and true to yourself in this first installment of a miniseries about extracurriculars! Tune in next week to learn about how to find extracurriculars while taking remote...

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Welcome to Transfer Tea! 12:32

4y ago12:32

12:32

Today's episode is an introduction of what's to come. Ariana gives a bit of background about her journey and then outlines the premise of this show. Tune in every Tuesday for some Transfer Tea and every Thursday for FAQ sessions (Transfer Tip...

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