Dornsife Transfer Ambassadors

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!

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

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.

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!

Hometown: Boston, Massachusetts

Transferred from: American University of Paris

Majors: Political Science; Public Policy and Law (Pre-Law)

Hobbies/Interests: I love playing tennis, singing karaoke, going on walks, traveling, volunteering, and trying out new restaurants and food with my friends! 

Favorite things to do in LA: My absolute favorite thing to do in LA is go to the beach with my friends during sunset, eat pizza, go swimming, and then grab ice cream afterwards! It is how we celebrate everyone’s birthday because it is the perfect night! 

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

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!

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!

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!

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

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!

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!

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.

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.

Hometown: Northridge, California

Transferred from: Santa Monica College

Major: Economics (Pre-Law)

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!

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

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!

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!

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

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.

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!

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

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!

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!

Hometown: Brooklyn, New York

Transferred from: St. Joseph’s University (Brooklyn)

Major: Art History

Hobbies/Interests: Photography, music, fashion, art, movies, writing

Favorite things to do in LA: Visit museums and galleries, visit different clothing stores (Departamento, Dover Street Market), go to In n Out (best burger in the country- coming from a New Yorker), go to different flea markets, photograph my friends and the graffiti in LA.