10 Things I Wish I Knew Before Attending UC Berkeley as a TRANSFER STUDENT ll COLLEGE ADVICE

[@celeste9154]

I got accepted to both UC Berkeley and UCLA and I'm currently trying to decide the two. Trust me when I tell you I've been eating up these videos UPS. I dreamt of being at Berkeley since I began community college, and when I found out I got accepted I've been experiencing this imposter syndrome and now fear is holding me back from going to the school I dreamt about. However, your video just brought me strength and for the first time I now truly believe that I belong there because I've been working HARD for it. Thank you! Hopefully, wherever I decided to go whether it's Cal or LA, I know I'm going to be the best version of myself and work through the challenges.

[@kszepersonal]

congrats!! :)ive been thinking of going to cc too. could you tell me your stats and what you did to be able to transfer? where did you go for cc? and what are you majoring in? thanks so much

[@TechVHD]

Jocelyn updates

[@equinox2584]

I hope you chose Berkley. But UCLA is fine as well

[@Nostolic]

Which did you choose.

[@seancollins1682]

This needs to be on the page of UC Berkeley, love the enthusiasm and passion!!! Keep it up! You going places

[@TheMoChronicles]

This is one of the realest videos about Cal. Your energy is fire ma! I'm headed to Berkeley in the Fall and I couldn't be more excited. Thanks for the tips/tools. Stay lit!

[@jyotiswamysworld]

Thank you bby! Holla at me when you come thru! Much appreciated and sending blessings to you! Also, CONGRATULATIONS​!

[@TheMoChronicles]

Ayyyye! My sister, UCB is lit! I had so much fun at GBO. I will definitely look for you around campus. I've met so many cool people. This is certain to be a great experience. When you see me, Boba on me!

[@isabelfairclough5569]

THANK YOU SO MUCH FOR THIS VIDEO. I am transferring in the spring of 2020 and all the other videos are like "Why I Hate Berkeley" it was awesome to watch a video that was honest but not pessimistic. This gives me strength and hope.

[@TechVHD]

update

[@aadeshkapadne7253]

yeah can you please describe fir us how has it been , thank you :)

[@re-entrytransferstudentass3836]

Thank you for sharing your transfer experience! You covered some important topics. We hope to start creating transfer videos on a variety of topics (Academics, Mental Health, Professional Development, and Social Life) on KZbin this upcoming academic year.

[@jyotiswamysworld]

Thank you so much for watching. I would love to help and support in any way that I can. I look forward to see your future videos.

[@saraymejia2218]

I really needed this. I’m about to work so hard to transfer to Berkeley !! Thanks for the tips and encouragement. 💙

[@shycraft7477]

I am also a transfer student and I decided to accept UC Berkeley just yesterday! This video was amazing, and you really made me feel a lot calmer, thanks for the awesome video!!!

[@nicolemarcos3254]

this was extremely reassuring and calming to watch. I really appreciate it it helped me ease my nerves for transferring next spring!

[@jessicacooke5142]

I am applying to Berkeley in the fall as a transfer student from a California community college, this was so helpful thank you for the insight! :)

[@lowryina9000]

I also want to apply to California community college, but I had in high school 77% (C+) so I am afraid if they're rejected me because my bad grades in high school):

[@deankastler1334]

Awesome video! Decided to transfer to Cal after spending months believing that my application was in vain. I really enjoyed how straight forward you were and learned a lot from your post. Thanks for the info!

[@tastybrownie7448]

I graduated Berkeley almost 20 years ago with a B.A. in Cognitive Science. The dotcom crash happened and it was very tough to get a job. I struggled throughout my 20s financially because I could not really establish a career. However, I was not as socially astute as you are so I do not think you will have as hard a time as I did in those years. But I feel that we need to prepare young people for the dark reality that can sometimes happen after college. The best thing I did in those college years was work 35 hrs/wk and finish college with several grand in surplus money instead of being in debt.

[@morrisralph54]

As a Cal grad, your analysis is SPOT ON. You’re bright and beautiful. Keep up the great work. All the best. Go Bears.

[@vanitybybirth]

All great advice! I studied and taught at UC Berkeley and you are so truthful of it all.

[@lindaperla2024]

Hey girl! thank you for sharing, I love how passionate you are about it and moreover how real. I am looking into transferring into Berkeley and you have helped so I can picture better the support there is. Hope to see you on campus!

[@jyotiswamysworld]

Awwwww you sweetheart, thank babe! And of course, my e-mail is in the description. If you're ever here, let's​ hang! :)

[@madaileinconnick-stokeld1436]

I am also a transfer student at Cal and I agree that having a social life as a transfer IS SO DIFFICULT. However, I have learned that this gives you the opportunity to reconnect with yourself, your passions and figure out who you really are.

[@mel-iko]

Thank you so much! I am currently at a CC and planning on transferring to UCB-if I get in-but I live in LA, and love the Bay Area. I love seeing other transfer students stories! Thank you for all this info girl! ;) I’m also thinking of becoming a Sociology major, currently during Psychology!

[@ashleylopez3463]

Attending Berkeley this fall and your words are sooo motivating got me 1000x more excited to thrive thank you!!!

[@kaya1194]

Thank you for this video! I’ll be attending UCB in the fall and I feel like I really needed to hear this!!

[@cindyyjohanaa]

Girl, you are absolutely beautiful! This video was so real and it made me feel better about transferring out there. I'm hella scared, but I know i need to do this for myself. Thank you for this.

[@jyotiswamysworld]

Hey Cindy! Thank you so much and you are so beautiful too! Also, I totally understand, I felt the exact same before I came here and you know, i'm not gonna lie I have very little support from my parents, and even sometimes today things can get a little overwhelming for me, but if it wasn't for my experiences at Cal, I wouldn't have the backbone to survive in the real world. I think that's the biggest difference from those who have a negative experience about Cal, because sure things weren't the easiest at times, however I didn't really have a choice to be sad about certain situation because I didn't have a home to visit or go back too, and I had to truly train my mind and thoughts to see every obstacle as an opportunity, and I promise life becomes a lot less intimidating that way. Sorry for the super long response lol.

[@cindyyjohanaa]

Jyoti Swamy I greatly appreciate the long response! Thank you for opening up and talking about the not so happy side of things. It needs to be said. With that being said, I can definitely relate. In a sense I feel bad for leaving my family behind because I contribute financially. I believe that many transfer students probably have the same issue. But like you mentioned, it’s about training your mind. I find that truly inspiring and I thank you for being so brave. I can tell you that seeing a woman of color I can relate in that type of institution makes me feel secure because Ik I’m not alone. Blessings beautiful 💖

[@jyotiswamysworld]

@@cindyyjohanaa omgahhhhhh you're such a sweetheart, and you get it. Also, thank you for opening up as well, that's hella brave too. Also, considering your background, you already got the skill set to not only survive, but excel to the highest degree at Cal. I have no doubt in that, and if things ever get difficult you can always talk to me. Keep flying love, you got this :)xoxoxo

[@nenewright97]

This made me so excited! I was accepted as a fall transfer hoping to study sociology. Thank you, lots of valuable info!

[@victorialupian5072]

girl, I got in too!!!!! yay!

[@nenewright97]

@Owlifys Gaming - Connor Martinez thank you!

[@nenewright97]

@@victorialupian5072 woot woot!!!! 😊

[@victorialupian5072]

@@nenewright97 just accepted my offer of admission. I am a first generation transfer student. really nervous from all the negative backlash I received from people but I am excited! 😁

[@savannahcarrera1789]

Just got in too! Did you apply to LA too?

[@Aubzy102]

This has been a very helpful video! You’re so inspiring and motivating💖 I’m aiming to transfer to UC Berkeley to challenge myself and surround myself with hard workers who are also serious about studying. I believe that type of environment will help me in the long run. Thanks so much for the tips! Definitely watching this more than once

[@aemonk8207]

LOL I'm a senior about to graduate and looking to find videos that are honest and real about the Berkeley experience instead of the prestiged, sugar coated persona it has... and this video is amazingly honest and I love it! This is exactly it and I hope more people see this so that they're prepared for college and adjust faster than I did!

[@alphastack6627]

We got a sista speaking the real. I'm transferring amid covid but luckily I'm from the Bay and have housing, but this forsure was helpful. Soc major as well!

[@lauracarter7536]

just got into Cal as a transfer today and I could not be more grateful for videos like these! thank you!

[@nicolecrawford5721]

you are beautiful, vibrant, and well spoken. Yes sis

[@johannasamano4990]

THANK YOU FOR THIS VIDEO!!! I am truly inspired & motivated to attend UC Berkeley later this fall !!:)

[@kennedygoss4195]

Why did this video just hype me up so much?!!!

[@zoegwynn]

girl thank you so much for this video it was so encouraging. I'm currently applying for transfer fall 2021 and your videos are helping!

[@jyotiswamysworld]

Awww thank you so much Love! Good luck hun! It's most definitely gonna be a little different, but you got this!

[@lauravalencia655]

I am heading to Cal this fall and I love how this video was so real but so motivational at the same time. Thank you

[@justinbrox7782]

This is super helpful! I just submitted my application as a transfer, still deciding where I want to go.

[@paigelola5307]

I am in my third year at this University and all of this is so so so true. Last point really hit home for me and I know that it is going to make me a beast! Thanks so much for this video.!!

[@jyotiswamysworld]

Ohmygahhhh...thank you Queen! And bby girl you already are a beast!! Thank you for your kinds words love. 😍😍🤗

[@stefanycalix9120]

I had applied to (in order of preference) UCD, UCI, UCSC, UCLA, UCB... Berkeley was my last choice only because I always thought that the chances of getting in were slim to none and then when I got rejected from UCD and UCSC didn't accept me into the major, I SIR as soon as UCI accepted me and then.... UC BERKELEY SENT ME MY LETTER OF ADMISSION!!! I knew (& my fiance) that this was my school because Is the place I didn't see myself in but is the best! I will be married by the time I move in this Fall, just hoping Family Housing is really an option 🙏. Any tips?

[@jyotiswamysworld]

Hey Love, congratulations! And I'm not too sure if they have options for newly married couples, however, if you have a child there is options for you and priority on specific housings. But yes, since your married that's awesome that you both have each other. However, most definitely talk to your advisor about the options you have and I have no doubt that they will point you in the right directions. Oh and also meditate daily, this helped me greatly.

[@idctony]

DANGGG!! You said it. I'm an incoming transfer student, class of 2022 from LA. I'm pretty stoked for everything Cal!!

[@BhutanBluePoppy]

You have such a great attitude; my granddaughter is at Berkeley & I hope she runs into you :)

[@dodgerboy812]

Thanks for the video! Heading to Haas in the fall 🙏🏻

[@pearly_pearl_]

thank you SO MUCH for making this video!!!! this is everything I needed to hear!

[@dathunderman4]

Interesting info. I think it's important to note that your experience will vary depending on your major. I hear horror stories about Berkeley regarding the science majors, where it's too cutthroat and students are incentivized to sabotage each other, and grade deflation is unreal. But hey it's just conjecture

[@massarkold]

Lol

[@rosh5339]

Jyoti - I truly enjoyed your video. Thank you for taking the time to make this video as you will help a lot of people. I loved your explanation of the REALity of UC Berkley life and your video also applies to life in general. I hope your Beasting mentality continues and praying for blessings for you.

[@b3po179]

Your advice and insight are much appreciated! I am a Spring 2020 transfer Sociology major and can relate to your viewpoint on inequality!

[@oreos888]

Thank you for this video! Also if you don't mind me asking, what lipgloss are you wearing? It suits you so well! xx

[@ChristopherJereza]

As a new youtuber - this was inspiring. The video was so well done despite this being such an overplayed topic, your camera presence is super infectious. and you have barely any cuts. How do u do this. amazing

[@lulucardoza6202]

You are fire Miss. This is like the only video that has assured my decision to Cal. So well spoken, so much content. Thank you!

[@victorialigad]

The big sista i wish i had lol! Love the transparency and insight you provided in this video. Although i decided to steer away from college, i believe it's a great tool to have under your belt. You're such an smart young woman, honestly aspire to have your mentality sis. Maybe one day i'll find myself applying for college again.

[@massarkold]

Lol maybe one day

[@ludawig]

Thanks for sharing this. Also, as a fellow sociologist in training, I appreciate you sharing that sociological lens on crime, safety, and poverty.

[@andreegbuna7232]

Absolutely love this video. Very detailed. Thanks a lot

[@yea_dude_22]

Just got accepted as a transfer to Berkeley and I am amped and ready to go. Super helpful video and let's see if I see you around campus one day!

[@JenniieeFurrRobles]

Waldo Chavez SAME! So congrats.

[@sofialopez9061]

What were your stats if you don’t mind me asking?

[@JenniieeFurrRobles]

Sofia Lopez who me?

[@yea_dude_22]

@Chennel Worthy Hey! Definitely, what would you like to know?

[@massarkold]

@Chennel Worthy Lol fun/wild individuality

[@Aselia-q6w]

Just wow,,,, Thank you!

[@ricardoricketts39]

Hey girl, your the truth. I’ll be at Berkeley 2019 fall.

[@juanelias1309]

Great video . You’re very well spoken.

[@jyotiswamysworld]

Thank you Juan!

[@kianlechner]

Needed this exact video! Thank you so much! You rock!! Such a fun personality - new subscriber

[@daniela1464]

Even if this video was uploaded two years ago, I will save this for motivation 😭

[@yeseniaandrade8464]

Awesome! Thank you for sharing! You’re the absolute best! Helpful tips!

[@miandalugi7001]

Wow this is amazing! Helped so much :) thank you!

[@Sophia-wk6qx]

I love your energy! You are a breath of fresh air here on KZbin. I can’t wait for what the future has for you !!! God bless!!!!

[@jyotiswamysworld]

Awww thank you sweetheart!

[@jackelyncuadra9308]

thank u so much for this video, def the most helpful I've seen.

[@cocothebassethound541]

Thanks for sharing your good practical experiences.

[@honeyLBP]

I’m a sociology major and trying to transfer as well and I would love to hear some more tips :)

[@joey88906]

Currently hugging my gi bill

[@martinulloa1575]

Thank you soooo much for making this!! So clutchhhhh

[@LuckyLiftersApparel]

I was supposed to be slangin’ too but somehow I’ve made it in. Fun video thanks for making it!

[@rabbitandbug]

I know this is unrelated but you are so captivating!

[@kfkuygi9440]

Thank you for this video！

[@michellew4634]

loved this!

[@jyotiswamysworld]

Love you! Hope you have an amazing day!

[@shiralithakkar593]

Love this video. You're so cute loll! When you mentioned "Protection" I assumed campus safety lmaoo.

[@Raraus]

you have such an amazing vibe/personality, muuuuch luv to yaaa

[@Brainjoy01]

Thank you for the video and all the info. Can you explain the EOP housing? Are they also affected by the housing crisis, and what housing is available to those students?

[@jyotiswamysworld]

Hey Starie, Here is the link that I used when applying for housing. Hopefully this helps! eop.berkeley.edu/

[@jyotiswamysworld]

Thank you so much for watching. And below i've attached a link that can tell you everything about the program! :) I hope this helps. eop.berkeley.edu/eop-students/

[@freshyyish]

Thanks for making this video 😍

[@jyotiswamysworld]

heyfreshy thank you! :)

[@madeleinevillalobosbenti3817]

good advice for my son, he is moving this fall.

[@Izzykay99]

Thank you so much for this video

[@jaisonwilliams674]

I LOVE your energy!

[@a.m.6847]

U.C. Berkeley is ranked the 3rd in terms of being the most violent in America.

[@cityoflightx01]

I love this! 💕

[@pearly_pearl_]

Would you ever make a follow-up vid about the process of applying/transferring to Berkeley?

[@jyotiswamysworld]

Hey Pearl! I am thinking about doing it, however considering the pandemic I am doing avid research on the changes that are happening as well.

[@study_friend_usa]

Great video :)

[@jaggis4914]

Hey girl, you could be a motivational speaker! Thanks

[@katielatta9100]

As a transfer student who’s attending cal this fall, THANK YOU! do you have any specific organizational tips that saved you?

[@yinqiu6780]

It seems u r under a lot of pressure. Thanks for your tips!

[@J_akendall]

This helps, Thanks!

[@ERNS]

loved it!

[@jyotiswamysworld]

Thank you!

[@justchris696]

So inspirational! 👏👏👏

[@nobel356]

Unrelated to your excellent advice, you are beautiful!

[@mr1001nights]

I like your style ;) I live in San Francisco.

[@djrezarek]

Amazing!

[@jyotiswamysworld]

Thank you!

[@rachelnesheim1104]

Thank you, beautiful!

[@jyotiswamysworld]

omg thank you!

[@rachelnesheim1104]

@@jyotiswamysworld I will be going Spring 21. Your confidence means a lot in this video, coming from a transfer student! I saw other videos about "transfer stigma" and after seeing your video I'm like... whatever I don't care lol

[@jyotiswamysworld]

@@rachelnesheim1104 Sweet that brings my heart so much JOY! In my opinion, transfer students are some of the most interesting people i've met with the coolest/craziest life stories. I know you're gonna have a blast!

[@rachelnesheim1104]

@@jyotiswamysworld Do you have any advice for housing? I will be a dance major if that helps bring a certain location to mind?

[@jyotiswamysworld]

@@rachelnesheim1104 Hey Rachel, with housing , the best advice I can give is to get on it quick. I found housing by being a part of this facebook group facebook.com/groups/1420754154864637/ but it took me awhile. Also, connecting with your class can be so helpful cause everyone else, is looking for roommates and what not.

[@nilay.humorr]

Congrats on the admission! :)

[@stephaniegutierrez9478]

Thank you so much for this 💙💛🐻

[@malaikakirby242]

Thanks for your advice! How are you doing now?

[@hopedwyer7947]

5:52 motivational video vibes

[@CptTierOps12]

Can I transfer from a cc outside of California

[@jyotiswamysworld]

Heck yeah!

[@CptTierOps12]

Jyoti Swamy gonna try my best I know they like to accept people from in-state

[@thearchive3232]

Did you transfer from a cc to UC Berkeley?

[@ShutterSpeedGaming]

Omg 🥰😍🥰

[@arielalexander7428]

Hey Jyoti, My name is Ariel. I live in Los Angeles and my goal is to transfer to UC Berkeley as a Sociology major! Do you have any advice for me?

[@re-entrytransferstudentass3836]

Hi! I'm a Sociology major too. I transferred in Spring 2017. For applying, I highly recommend visiting your college's Transfer Center and getting help with your application. Have multiple people look over it and give you advice on how to improve your personal statement. At my community college, there was a representative that visited our campus form UC Berkeley. I don't know if they have that down in LA, but I got advice from them. I also joined three different organizations to help me get into Cal like Experience Berkeley. In Experience Berkeley, they paired me up with a mentor and I visited Cal every so often to get help with my application. These programs have a high success rate of getting students into Cal. My academic experience: Sociology classes are mainly attending lecture, participating in class discussions, reading a lot from books and the readers, and writing essays. I would say you should try to get a study plan early on. I personally had to change my study style to accommodate the Cal academic rigor. I had to use the resources way more than I did in community college. I think the students that do the best give it their all, get to know their professors and ask questions in office hours and class, and actively seek out the resources they need. At Cal, I quickly learned that they aren't going to hold your hand to guide you through college, you have to get out there and take initiative or you are going to fall behind.

[@jyotiswamysworld]

Hey Ariel, thank you so much for watching and the advice that I would give to you is don't give up, because you can do and be anything you want. I applied to UC Berkeley 3 times before the accepted me, and I wouldn't regret my choices for anything. Really think about the school before you choose, and don't settle for anything else, if it is what you truly want.

[@djpioneer937]

you look fabulous

[@jaisonwilliams674]

You’re the truth

[@alphastack6627]

you hella funny, but love the realness

[@pratyush511]

did u transfer from a cc?

[@greatnesss8747]

Berkeley is next to the hood! That’s # 1! You can get robbed. There’s constant campus announcements about it.

[@jyotiswamysworld]

I grew up in the hood, but you can't let fear stop you from living and getting educated. Berkeley does offer a walking/protection program for those students who don't know how to navigate the streets, which I mentioned in my video. The program offers students to be shuttled or walked to their homes for free as long as they are Berkeley students.

[@greatnesss8747]

@@jyotiswamysworld Growing up in the hood doesn't prevent you from getting robbed. I did too. Being scared and knowledgeable are separate. I was just pointing out a pronounced abnormality that usually doesn't exist at other top tier institutions. Thanks for being so prompt in your response Jyoti!

[@jyotiswamysworld]

@@greatnesss8747 Yes you are correct growing up in the hood doesn't prevent you from getting robbed (pretty obvious) and I wasn't implying that growing up in the hood prevents you from getting robbed, but there are resources that people can use to help prevent such situations, which I already stated in my video and in my reply. Many people have different reasons as to why they want to go to UC Berkeley specifically, therefore fear should not prevent people from stopping their goals/dreams, which in some instances include getting a degree from UC Berkeley, this is the sentiment that I was aiming to project.

[@aureliaharrison5345]

4:25

[@joanalaguna5809]

I think that's every school it gets harder lol

[@Lngo916]

organized