My Experience Transferring From CC To UC San Diego. What To Expect And What YOU Should Know!

These are the top 5 things that I wish I knew when I was transferring. This video does focus on UC San Diego but it should be helpful for anyone planning to go to a UC College. If you have any questions, feel free to drop comments. Also, let me know if you want me to make another video about UCSD!

[effieli]

I hope I’ll have a classmate just like you in my class in ucsd!!! You seem so passionate and sweet

[over_yonder]

Thank you for your insights. Your experience is very similar to my daughter's at another University. My daughter is Asian and at her school Asians make up less than 20% of student populations. She is very social, like meeting people, smart, funny and like getting involve with the school spirit as well. She put herself out there to make new friends joining clubs and school events but the ppl at her school just don'r give her back the same energy. She reached out to classmates to study and do thngs but they are not looking for new friends.She has a few friends, but the experience has taken a toll on her as her as well. This is her 2nd year at this university but she is thinking of transferring to a different university next Fall. She is considering UCSD since it had accepted her from high school, but she declined. Your video is very helpful. Stay positive and I hope your experience at UCSD will get better.

[lunar_python]

Saying UCSD is not diverse because 60% of its students is Asian is wild imo. I think we need to remember how big Asia is, and how many ethnicities are included in just that region. And I would like to point out that you might think that people are rude, but that is coming from a very American perspective. As someone from Asia, we do not usually make small talk or smile at people we do not know. If someone talks to me first I would love to talk, but I would not just smile at someone I do not know. Hope this helps you understand, it is very disheartening to hear you say that as I also attend UCSD. Many other international students I have met are kind and are always happy to share more about their culture. I have learned so much about other asian countries while at UCSD, and I am already from Asia! idk if it would make you feel better, but I have found it more difficult to connect with white students here. (not without lack of trying) I think because of culture, and also interest differences. (I have not met one white student interested in playing badminton yet lol)

[Belenshares]

Your struggles are a mix of several factors. In general terms, UCSD attracts a more introverted, science career oriented crowd.
Transfers at all UCs complain about the same things. A lot of friend groups form during freshman year in the dorms. This is just a fact. By the time they get to their Junior year, they are just happy to keep their circle going. Not that they are not accepting of transfers, it’s just that they don’t need to go out of their way to meet new people because they already have a social group. Regardless of where you go, you do have to put yourself out there. This takes time and effort that most transfers don’t have because they are just trying to keep their heads above water adjusting to the quarter system.

[amywang]

Appreciate your insight!❤❤I am a currently admitted transfer as well and hope to learn about about your experience.

[adhiles]

That's quite insightful. Wishing you all the best for your study.

[rongee]

Don't worry kid, you're gonna be fine. UCSD is one of the best school in the US. you're very lucky to get accepted, it's very competitive school.

[kl]

UC system does the college within the college. I have 2 kids in the UC system and they are assigned to a college. My oldest is a junior at UCSD. If you’re STEM go to Warren. If you’re artsy or humanities, don’t do Warren or Muir. Seventh is easy. You’re required to take 2 SYN classes. They’re writing classes based on the theme of your college. Every college is required to do these college specific classes. If you want a quieter experience go to Seventh. It has the best ocean views right from the dorms. Beautiful. UCSD is the best UC school imo. Sixth is the hub of the campus.

[rongee]

It doesn't matter which school you're enrolling. It takes sacrifice to excel. My son just graduated this past summer at UCSD in Electrical Engineering and he was accepted back in UCSD to pursue his master.

[spicyshizz]

1:45 pretty sure Merced and Berkley are semester based

[hbsoibn]

i honestly felt the same its oddly cliquey for university

[indynannapat]

Hi! May I ask? Been really curious about this for a long time. Do communities college name matters to the UC when it’s come to transfer? Like if I want to go to UCSD, Is there any specific CC that will get consideration? I heard that some UC will not consider you if you’re from outside state CC😅 Thank you so much! I love you❤ And Thanks for sharing your knowledge in this video too!

[Lord_Pilaf]

I got accepted into UCSD. Sad about the whole Asian exclusivity thing. I'm Filipino and Korean and i'd definitely at least ask you for your number haha

[KyleeFeist]

UC Berkeley actually is on the semester system and UC Merced is switching to it in the next few years.

[lailaabolfathi]

Thank you so much for making this video! I just committed to UCSD for the fall as a transfer student from a CC, and it's so helpful to hear your perspective as another CC student. What was your major btw?

[spicyshizz]

Can you make a video about transfer housing? I thought we would be in the 8 colleges housing but it seems like it’s Rita and Pepper Canyon

[bobbrett]

I’m also a transfer at ucsd. Definitely wish I got into ucla, being secluded at Rita definitely doesn’t help.

[bobbrett]

Also sucks how ucsd does not upgrade their student facilities considering how big the school is now / student population.

[Caallina]

I’m a transfer student but I’m worried about whether I’ll be accepted or not. My GPA is a 3.1 I’m a little worried 😅

[bobalvr]

girl with what you said about asians, it’s sounding like you’ve never even actually talked to them? maybe ask someone what their hobby is? and it’s sounding like you’re just assuming they feel some type of way to you because of how they appear and not actually what they’ve done or said. and this is really just chalked up to cultural differences. especially international students, imagine going to a whole new country and culture 😭 it’s hard and scary, someone’s shyness or quietness doesn’t make someone rude or not like you