Transfer Student Spotlights

Meet your fellow Transfer Buffs! Need advice about transitioning to a new university? Looking for tips or recommendations specific to CU or Boulder? Reach out to one of our transfer spotlight students! To connect with aÌýTransfer Buff, email transferbuffs@colorado.edu.

Daniel Laverty

  • Prior institution:ÌýFront Range Community CollegeÌý
  • Major:Ìý°ä´Ç³¾³¾³Ü²Ô¾±³¦²¹³Ù¾±´Ç²Ô
  • Minor: Information ScienceÌý
  • Home city and state: Orange County, CA
  • Co-curricular involvement:ÌýFinancial Aid Peer Supervisor, Transfer Student Panel Member
  • What do you love about CU?ÌýI love the sense of community here. Not only within the transfer student community, but amongst faculty, staff, and students, no matter your major/department. Everyone here is so willing to help you with anything you need. No matter what interest or hobbies you have, you will always find like minded individuals to make friends/connect with!
  • Advice for incoming transfer students?ÌýDo not limit yourself! Go and try new things! Apply for that internship, get that job on campus, join that club! This is your time to try new things! College is not just about the academics, it is the experience and the people you meet as well!
Daniel Laverty

Mia Beninato

  • Prior institutions:ÌýUniversity of Cincinnati, Foothill College, and West Valley CollegeÌý
  • Major:ÌýEnvironmental Design - ArchitectureÌý
  • Minor:Ìýµþ³Ü²õ¾±²Ô±ð²õ²õ
  • Home city and state: Los Altos, CA
  • Co-curricular involvement:ÌýAmerican Institute for Architecture Students (AIASS), CU Freeride, Architecture Summer Internship, Transfer LLC
  • What do you love about CU?ÌýI've never had such engaging professors and advisors who genuinely care about me and my growth, I've made incredible friends from being a transfer and from my classes, and of course, I love the architecture on campus and the views.
  • Advice for incoming transfer students?ÌýSay yes to everything! Go to every event/club meeting you can. Put yourself out there socially. Engage in class. I know it can be so scary not knowing anyone and being in a new place, but saying yes to every opportunity will give you the chance to find your people and your place on campus.
Mia Bentito

Chloe Tarshi

  • Prior institution:ÌýVerto Education in Florence, Italy (University of New Haven)Ìý
  • Major:ÌýSpeech, Language, and Hearing Sciences
  • Home city and state: Boxford, MA
  • Co-curricular involvement:ÌýAmbassador for the CU Speech, Language, and Hearing Sciences Clinic, operational assistant for the clinic volunteer, Transfer Buffs Panel Speaker, and volunteer driving the elderly to doctors appointments
  • What do you love about CU?ÌýIt is more like what is not to love about CU! CU offers a vast range of activities and opportunities to get involved, so everyone can find their niche and passion and meet others like them alongside our beautiful campus, which offers outdoor opportunities to explore and connect with nature. Our campus has the perfectÌý
  • Advice for incoming transfer student?ÌýThough it sounds cliché, the best advice I can give is to stay true to yourself. Being such a big school, everyone can find their fit. Put yourself out there and try new things, while still maintaining your individuality. Do not feel pressured to follow the crowd, but at the same time, push yourself. New opportunities are where the growth occurs and gives you the ability to make the best of your college experience.Ìý
Chloe Tarshi

Angela Gomez

  • Prior institution:ÌýMorgan Community CollegeÌý
  • Major:ÌýPolitical Science
  • Minor:Ìý·¡²Ô²µ±ô¾±²õ³ó
  • Home city and state: Fort Morgan, CO
  • Co-curricular involvement:ÌýI have been involved in a variety of campus involvement including jobs, leadership, and student organizations, such as the Basic Needs Center, The Latine Student Alliance, and Democracy Matters.
  • What do you love about CU?ÌýI love the campus including the beautiful view as well as the people I’ve met. I love that I’ve been able to find my community through all the resources and opportunities at CU.
  • Advice for incoming transfer student?ÌýTry new things! Be prepared to be uncomfortable but also know that there is a community for you here at ÃÛÌÒ´«Ã½Æƽâ°æÏÂÔØ. As a first-generation student, I have struggled with imposter syndrome but take up space! Join extracurriculars that you are passionate about and take advantage of all the resources available at CU.ÌýÌý
Angela Gomez

Catherine Remington

  • Prior institution:ÌýUniversity of Texas at San Antonio Ìý
  • Major:ÌýAccounting & Finance
  • Minor:ÌýCreative Technology and Design
  • Home city and state:ÌýSan Antonio, TX
  • Co-curricular involvement:ÌýUniversity of Colorado Engineering Council (engineering student government), Transfer Student Admissions Assistant, Scholars of Finance, Bachelor's Accelerated Master's (BAM) Student
  • What do you love about CU?ÌýI love the University of Colorado Boulder because of the incredible opportunities it has to offer, especially through the Leeds School of Business. The program options, networking events, and challenging courses really help me grow both academically and professionally. ÃÛÌÒ´«Ã½Æƽâ°æÏÂÔØ has an environment that motivates me to push myself and explore new possibilities.
  • Advice for incoming transfer student?ÌýMy advice for transfer students is to trust yourself and be confident in your decision. In my experience, moving out of state can feel intimidating, but it is also a great opportunity to see what is out there and experience something new.Ìý
Catherine Remington

Jarah Marshall

  • Prior institution:ÌýColorado Mesa UniversityÌý
  • Major:ÌýComputer ScienceÌý
  • Minor:ÌýCreative Technology and Design
  • Home city and state:ÌýCentennial, CO
  • Co-curricular involvement:ÌýStudent AV Technician - Office of Information Technology, Golden Buffalo Marching Band, Tau Sigma National Honor Society
  • What do you love about CU?ÌýI love the community, getting involved with so many organizations and groups outside of classes has allowed me to meet so many incredible people! Everyone is so driven and passionate about their field of study, which makes it easy to connect with others who have the same interests. There's something for everyone here, and putting myself out there has created a great school-life balance for me!
  • Advice for incoming transfer student?ÌýBe yourself and don't be afraid to try new things! There's so many different clubs, organizations, and activities on this campus that you're bound to find your people. Be patient with yourself and trust the process, it'll be worth it!
Jarah Marshall

Jakaranda Julien Jacklin

  • Prior institution:ÌýOberlin CollegeÌý
  • Major:ÌýCreative Technology & Design and Astrophysics
  • Minor:ÌýLeadership StudiesÌý
  • Home city and state:ÌýSanta Cruz, CA
  • Co-curricular involvement:ÌýNewton Fellow, President of CU GSA, Staff of CU TTRPG Club, Member of Bread and Belonging, Nonprofit Operations Manager
  • What do you love about CU? CU's environment is one that has caused me to thrive. From my first day here, I felt like I could belong. It wasn't instant, nor was it guaranteed, but I knew that if I put in the work I would find my community here. Beyond that, if you look for it, Boulder provides countless opportunities for you to succeed and become the person you want to be. The person I've always envisioned myself as is the person I am here, and I cannot stress enough how important Boulder is for that personal transformation. Here I feel confident, supported, courageous, and like I belong.
  • Advice for incoming transfer student?ÌýDo something. Whatever it is, do it. You're going to hear a lot of advice either on this page, or from various events you go to that to enjoy your time here you should talk to professors, go to clubs, join extracurricular, the works. This is true. My life at Boulder is, quite frankly, amazing. Not every transfer student has the experience I did, some are still trying to find their place. That's okay. You will find it, but it requires you to put yourself out there. To push past the inertia of daily college student life and actually get out there and do something. Join that club. Talk to your professors. Join a sports team. Go to bars on the weekend. Whatever it is, actually go out there and do it. If you do, your journey will be spectacular.Ìý
Jakaranda Julien Jacklin

Charlotte Hobson

  • Prior institution:ÌýBucknell University & Santa Monica College
  • Major:ÌýStrategic Communication
  • Minor: BusinessÌý
  • Home city and state: Burbank, CA
  • Co-curricular involvement:ÌýTransfer Peer Leader, Transfer Student Panelist & Ad ClubÌý
  • What do you love about CU?ÌýWhat I love most about CU is the mix of opportunities on and off campus. Boulder gives me the freedom to explore new things; whether that’s being outdoors, driving around, or finding new places to stop and take in. There’s always something new to experience.
  • Advice for incoming transfer students?ÌýDon’t second-guess why you chose Boulder...you’re here for a reason. Be proud of that. Put yourself out there, even if it means starting alone. You’ve got this, and you’re going to have an amazing time.
Charlotte Hobson