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!