Transfer Success Stories
April 2023 success story
Whitney Akabike

Transfer School: UCLA
Transfer Major: Psychology
What term/year did you transfer? Fall 2013
What kinds of activities and/or programs did you participate in at Cerritos College?
Scholars Honors Program, Psychology Honors Program
What activities and/or program did you participate in at the university?
I went to the UC visit trip where we went by bus to visit all the UC campuses, which helped me solidify my college campus decision. I was also a part of the EOPS program where I received additional counseling and financial resources.
Words of wisdom for future transfer students:
Find and befriend a great transfer counselor, they will definitely make your transfer journey much easier.
Career and future goals:
I went on to receive my Masters in Public Health from UCLA and now working at UCLA as a project manager for various research studies aimed at reducing substance use. I am currently studying for my Project Management Exam to begin diving deeper into the profession.
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