Check out the profiles of our DTAP members below! If you are a prospective transfer student to USC and would like to connect with our students, DM us on Instagram: @usc.dtap OR @uscdornsifeadmission.
Aimee Poole
Hometown: Ashland, Oregon
Transferred from: Trinity College
Major: Economics
Hobbies/Interests: Listening to music, playing soccer, watching movies, board games, & going on walks
Favorite things to do in LA: Trying new restaurants with my friends & going to concerts!
Ares Zhang
Hometown: San Francisco, California
Transferred from: UC Santa Barbara
Major: Health and Human Sciences (Pre-Health)
Hobbies/Interests: Finding new music to listen to, watching or playing football, playing game pigeon word hunt, going to the gym
Favorite things to do in LA: Exploring new coffee shops, trying all kinds of taco stands, and going to local thrifts
Ashan Abrol
Hometown: Los Angeles, CA
Transferred from: University of Washington
Major: Applied and Computational Mathematics (Pre-Law)
Hobbies/Interests: Tennis and basketball, shopping for sneakers and streetwear, hanging out with friends, reading mystery and thriller books
Favorite things to do in LA: I love driving around LA, hanging out with friends, going to Century City Mall & The Grove, eating at amazing restaurants, and playing tennis at MountainGate.
Ashley Lopez
Hometown: Lancaster, CA
Transferred from: Antelope Valley College
Major: English (Pre-Law)
Hobbies/Interests: Reading, writing, listening to music, sewing
Favorite things to do in LA: Trying popular restaurants and cafe hopping!
Ginella Barajas
Hometown: Norwalk, CA
Transferred from: Cypress College
Major: Psychology
Hobbies/Interests: Reading, drawing and watching movies
Favorite things to do in LA: Going to the beach, visiting coffee shops, and going to live shows with friends
Grace Kishiyama
Hometown: Davis, California
Transferred from: American University
Major: Political Science (Pre-Law)
Hobbies/Interests: Baking, swimming, hiking, jewelry making, spending time with friends, thrifting!
Favorite things to do in LA: Trying new restaurants with my friends!
Hyejin Yun
Hometown: Montrose, California
Transferred from: Pitzer College
Major: Neuroscience (Pre-Health)
Hobbies/Interests: Hip hop dancing, drawing, video gaming, and crocheting!
Favorite things to do in LA: Visiting all kinds of museums and cafes!
Hyun Ji Kang
Hometown: Los Angeles, California; Mexico
Transferred from: Santa Monica College
Major: Psychology
Hobbies/Interests: Drawing, painting, going to coffee shops
Favorite things to do in LA: Exploring the city!
Ian Qi
Hometown: Arcadia, CA
Transferred from: Pasadena City College
Major: Law, History, and Culture (Pre-Law)
Hobbies/Interests: Lifting, gaming, reading, watching movies, listening to podcasts, driving and talking about cars
Favorite things to do in LA: Always trying out new restaurants and cafes, hiking, and thrifting
Iris Zheng
Hometown: Pleasanton, California
Transferred from: UC Santa Cruz
Major: Cognitive Science (Pre-Law)
Hobbies/Interests: Crochet, playing piano, reading, listening to podcasts and music
Favorite things to do in LA: Exploring museums!
Isabella Calderon
Hometown: Montebello, California
Transferred from: UC Riverside
Major: Political Science (Pre-Law)
Hobbies/Interests: Reading, fashion, reviewing movies, playing cards
Favorite things to do in LA: Going to flea markets, walking around scenic areas, and discovering new events!
Jeff Karnsomprot
Hometown: Northridge, CA
Transferred from: Los Angeles Pierce College
Major: Neuroscience (Pre-Health)
Hobbies/Interests: Videography, basketball, billiards, snowboarding, hiking, cliff jumping
Favorite things to do in LA: I’m a very spontaneous person! You can catch me cold plunging at a waterfall, stressed out at cafes, or even at the top of Griffith Park at 5AM.
Jessica Hovhannisyan
Hometown: Glendale, CA
Transferred from: Glendale Community College
Major: Human Biology (Pre-Health)
Hobbies/Interests: Beekeeping, baking, skiing, philanthropy, and research!
Favorite things to do in LA: I love trying new restaurants, going out with my friends, and visiting museums.
Kaitlyn Coto
Hometown: Monterey Park, CA
Transferred from: Pasadena City College
Major: Human Biology (Pre-Health)
Hobbies/Interests: Dancing, going to raves/concerts, trying new cafes, and baking
Favorite things to do in LA: I love going to the beach with my friends and hiking!
Kylie Banzon
Hometown: Albany, California
Transferred from: Berkeley City College
Major: Economics
Hobbies/Interests: Arts and crafts, Brazilian Jiu Jitsu
Favorite things to do in LA: Eat, flea markets, sightseeing
Lindsey Kim
Hometown: Singapore
Transferred from: Santa Monica College
Major: Human Biology (Pre-Health)
Hobbies/Interests: Running, listening to music, yoga, photography
Favorite things to do in LA: Shopping at The Grove and beach days with friends!
Mason Viramontes
Hometown: Santa Fe Springs, CA
Transferred from: Whittier College
Major: Psychology (Pre-Law)
Hobbies/Interests: Volleyball, going to concerts, listening to music, going to the beach
Favorite things to do in LA: Trying out new matcha spots and exploring different viewpoints!
Niloofar Sahimi
Hometown: La Cañada Flintridge, California
Transferred from: Pasadena City College
Major: Environmental Studies; Legal Studies (Pre-Law)
Hobbies/Interests: Jewelry making, sculpting, thrifting, watching sports, cooking/baking, photography, watching movies
Favorite things to do in LA: Walking around 3rd Street Promenade, finding new coffee shops and restaurants, going to the beach, shopping at The Grove
Sahara McPoland
Hometown: Washington State
Transferred from: Cal Poly Pomona
Major: Human Biology (Pre-Health)
Hobbies/Interests: Hiking, pottery, and plants!
Favorite things to do in LA: Going to the museums.
Sarah Chong
Hometown: Fullerton, CA
Transferred from: Pepperdine University
Major: Health and Human Sciences (Pre-Health)
Hobbies/Interests: Photography, baking, scrapbooking, drawing, golfing
Favorite things to do in LA: Go on a hike and grab a refreshing drink afterwards!
Seyun Lim
Hometown: South Korea
Transferred from: Whitman College
Major: Biochemistry (Pre-Health)
Hobbies/Interests: Working out, playing sports, listening to music
Favorite things to do in LA: Observing the landscape of Griffith Observatory and going to Karaoke in Koreatown
Taylor Twamugabo
Hometown: Pleasanton, California
Transferred from: Chapman University
Major: English – Creative Writing (Pre-Law)
Hobbies/Interests: Volleyball, music, fashion, and reading
Favorite things to do in LA: Vintage shopping!
Ximena Castillo
Hometown: Los Angeles, CA
Transferred from: East Los Angeles College
Major: Political Science (Pre-Law)
Hobbies/Interests: Dance, watching and playing sports (particularly soccer), listening to music, reading, shopping, spending time with my dog and doing word searches!
Favorite things to do in LA: Discovering new restaurants and exploring the city!