Transfer Nation Talks

In this episode of #TransferNationTalks, we discuss the realities of working full-time while attending graduate school as Judith Brauer with @NISTS delves into conversation with two #TransferChampions who are currently juggling grad school and full-time employment as transfer professionals. Our guests, Krysti Turnquest and Chris Ziemba-Tolbert, discuss their decision behind going back to school, s...

In this #StudentStory of the Transfer Nation podcast, we spoke with #Nontraditional and #StudentParent #TransferAlumnus, Keirra Scott. Keirra describes her incredible #TransferJourney after navigating hardship and multiple starts with her education. Keirra is now working towards her MBA at the University of Michigan after transferring from Henry Ford and completing her BA at UM. Keirra emphasizes...

In this #StudentStory edition of the Transfer Nation Podcast, we spoke with #TransferAlumni and #Nontraditional student Emily Sturm, who was recently recognized by the National Institute for the Study of Transfer Students (NISTS) as a 2021 #TransferAmbassador! REMINDER: NISTS 2022 Transfer Student Ambassador Application Deadline: September 20, 2021 Keep talking with Transfer Nation  IG: @WeAreTran...

Enjoy this “Transfer Allies on Campus” episode of #TransferNationTalks featuring Librarians as #TransferChampions! Judith Brauer with @NISTS interviews Peggy Nuhn and Karen Kaufmann, co-authors of Supporting Transfer Student Success: The Essential Role of College and University Libraries . They discuss how librarians support transfer students, why librarians make great partners in your work to sup...

Check out this 'quick tips' edition on submitting a NISTS proposal!  Of course for full effect be sure to listen to the entire episode with CSUCI and Emily Kittrell from NISTS here, to get the inside scoop as you prep for your submission, but if you are on the go and just want a reminder, here is a quick preview of the CSUCI Team’ key takeaways.  The deadline to submit proposals for #NIS...

This episode of #TNTalks covers essential insights and tips about the proposal submission process for the National Institute for the Study of Transfer Students (NISTS) annual conference to help answer any questions you may have and hopefully make it less stressful! Because if you are doing great activities, research, programming, advising, partnerships, or other transfer-centric activities, NISTS...

In this episode Transfer Nation Talks, TN team member, Chrissy Zschomler, speaks to #TransferAlumni, Michael Morgan, who was recently recognized by the National Institute for the Study of Transfer Students (NISTS) as a 2021 Transfer Student Ambassador! Michael chats with Transfer Nation about empowerment, opportunity, and the importance of not only being  a mentor, but being a mentee as well.   Wo...

Welcome back!   In this opening episode of Season 2 of Transfer Nation Talks, Transfer Nation Founder, Heather Adams, introduces our NEW Podcast Producer, Sofia Monasterios. The two chat about what to expect this coming year in Season 2 of the podcast, as well as reveal Transfer Nation’s new partnership with the National Institute for the Study of Transfer Students (NISTS)!  NISTS website: https:/...

Fire and Roses! In this week's episode of the Transfer Nation Videocast and Podcast, Alexis Atsilvsgi (pronounced: ah-tsee-luh-ski) Zaragoza shares her #TransferStory and her path to advocacy & activism in higher education as well as her how transferring made her who she is today. Transferring from Modesto Junior College to UC Berkeley, Alexis has served as a Board Member on the Californi...

After realizing he wanted a different trajectory; transfer student Bright Tsagli found community, academic rigor, and a support system at @CUNY Bronx Community College that fostered his determination and drive to find his professional purpose as an international student. As Bright describes his experience in relocating from Germany to the US in order to attend community college, hear about what br...

In this #StudentStory edition of the Transfer Nation Video/Podcast, Chrissy speaks with #TransferAllStar Heather Leasure about her #TransferJourney from American River College, to Clark College, to Washington State University Global Campus! Heather highlights why getting heavily involved at each of the schools attended by a #TransferStudent is so key to their academic success and personal agency....

 In part II of this special 2-part edition of the Transfer Nation podcast,  #TransferStudent, #UCRegent, and #TransferAdvocate Jamaal Muwwakkil lay down the truth about what should be next for transfer in order to renew a system that works for students that need it the most. Jamaal also shares how to stay motivated and advocate for yourself in the #CC2PhD journey!  #CCMonth #EndCCStigma #TransferS...

In this 2-part series, Transfer Nation catches up with #transferstudent and #transferadvocate In this 2-part special edition of the Transfer Nation podcast, Dr. Heather Adams catches up with #TransferStudent, #UCRegent, and #TransferAdvocate Jamaal Muwwakkil to hear about his #transferjourney as a first-generation college student from LACC to UCLA, and later, to UCSB (#CC2PhD anyone!?!?) with a fe...

Content Warning: The following episode contains discussion regarding sexual assault. Resources pertaining to this topic are included at the end of this episode's description. Transfer Nation is honored to welcome back Valencia Scott, who previously appeared in the episode, "A Love Letter to Community College: Transfer Students and Prestigious Scholarships" to discuss her experience...

 In this episode of the #TransferNation Videocast/Podcast; #Nontraditional, #FirstGeneration, and #ParentingStudent Angela Kyle shares about the incredible #TransferJourney that brought her to Central Washington University. After transferring from Clark College to CWU, Angela now serves as an ambassador at the Central Washington University Transfer Center and is truly a #TransferWonderWoman! Angel...

Destiny Dominguez, an incredible #transferAllStar and #firstGeneration student who transferred from Citrus Community College to the University of La Verne, shares about how getting involved and feeling inspired by her community college mentors propelled her into achieving #transferSuccess. As a #firstGeneration student, Destiny imparts wisdom about how immersing yourself into campus life and advoc...

 In this episode, Dr. Heather Adams speaks with Kim Morton, who is making her second appearance on the #TransferNation podcast! Kim discusses how App State has had terrific success engaging faculty as transfer advocates through the Transfer Faculty Mentor Program. Kim Morton, Director of Transfer Recruitment and Retention, shares how this program has evolved and other practical insights for educat...

You may have heard of @phithetakappa or seen the posts these past two weeks about the #PTK Transfer Honor Roll and #PTK Awareness Week, but do you know how and why you should get involved as an institution or a student??!? Well, in this week’s episode of the Transfer Nation video and podcast we will get the INSIDE SCOOP on the what, why, and how of Phi Theta Kappa Honor Society International from...

In this special edition of the Transfer Nation videocast and podcast, Dr. @Heather Adams and @Chrissy Z are joined by an incredible panel of #MarshallScholars and #TransferAlumni. The #MarshallScholarship is an extremely competitive and prestigious scholarship that covers all expenses to pursue graduate studies for two years in the UK. Valencia Scott, Leia Yen, and Nicholas Shafer discuss how #tra...

"Be the Impact!" A transfer and first-generation college student himself, Paul Singh shares his journey to becoming Assistant Director of Transfer Admissions at Rowan University as well as his philosophy on relational transfer recruitment. Paul's energy and enthusiasm for all things transfer are infectious! You will not stop smiling or wishing you had a college coach as friendly and...

"Ignore the Stigma!" In this episode of the #TransferNationPodcast, Aaron Chacon shares about his transfer experience from Montgomery College to the University of Baltimore within the Universities of Shady Grove in Maryland. Aaron speaks about how his interest in game design blossomed at Montgomery College and discusses the impact that transferring into the unique University of Baltimore...

In this episode of the #TransferNationPodcast, Sarah Ihrig the Assistant Director of the Transfer Student Experience in the Office of Undergraduate Education at the University of Minnesota shares with us how their Transfer Advisory Board was formed and how they work as a team to successfully shift culture and generate transfer awareness campus-wide. Continue the #transfer conversation by joining t...

In this episode of the #TransferNationPodcast, Dr. Heather Adams discusses community college counseling with Eduardo Vasquez, Curriculum Chair and Tenured Faculty Counselor at Barstow Community College. A former transfer student himself, Eduardo shares tips and insight on college advising, why he became an advisor, and how his educational journey has lead him to pursue an Ed. D. at Cal State San B...

"Transfer is NOT linear!" In this #StudentStory edition of the #TransferNation podcast, we talked with first-generation transfer student and advocate, Bianca Trevizo. After experiencing uncertainty in deciding on which college to attend, getting involved at her community college allowed Bianca to feel fully prepared for the bustling environment of UCLA. She discusses how incredible progr...

"Be open to pivoting! Be a sponge!" In this #StudentStory edition of the #TransferNation podcast, we talked with Kaelyn Grace Apple, an incredible first-generation PhD student who is now using her #transferexperience to assist current transfer and graduate students in the application process. After realizing her original career path was no longer what she was passionate about, community...