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Stanford was first introduced to ������ý���� at his community college’s transfer fair when he decided to stop by their table to learn more about the University. Ultimately, when it came time to select a college to transfer to, he decided on ������ý���� due to its location, great scholarship opportunities, dedicated professors and his transfer admission experience.

During the transfer process, Stanford was guided through seamlessly with the help of a transfer admissions counselor, who worked with him to evaluate his credits and scholarship opportunities. He was awarded both a Phi Theta Kappa (PTK) Honor Society scholarship and a transfer scholarship.

������ý����’s impact on Stanford

After seeing first-hand how the transfer process at ������ý���� worked and having an overall positive admissions experience, he became a transfer ambassador in the Admissions office to help other students find their academic home at ������ý����.

Stanford also took advantage of all that ������ý���� has to offer, holding positions as the Vice President of International Relations for Asian Students at ������ý���� and the secretary for the Rock Climbing Club. He also found time to enjoy the Men’s Club Volleyball, Ultimate Frisbee and the Chinese Club. On top of his active on-campus presence, he juggled two off-campus jobs.

Stanford’s biggest challenge, understandably, is balancing his study time with work and activities. However, during his time at ������ý����, he developed strong organization and time management skills and created a structured schedule and checklist to keep on track with his busy life.

Looking ahead

Stanford has been passionately studying Chinese for over a decade, eventually choosing it as his minor to complement his major in communications. He credits this combination, and the broader liberal arts education he received at ������ý����, with preparing him to pursue his goal of working internationally to bridge the cultural divide between the U.S. and China. Upon graduating, he enrolled in ������ý����’s MBA program and accepted a full-time role as a financial analyst at Novartis. 

To current and future Broncs, his advice is straightforward: “Strive to be the best!” He believes that every roadblock can serve as a turning point and that waiting too long to seize an opportunity is often the biggest mistake.