At least 50 representatives from several universities came to Bakersfield College on Sept. 10 to talk to students who might be interested in transferring to a four-year college to further their education.
Students wanting to transfer learned about admission requirements, financial aid, housing and other useful information they will need to make the transition.
“I want to transfer because I want my master’s degree, I want to be a teacher,” said BC student Audra Austin. “This gives us a chance to explore all the different universities.”
Transfer Day is an annual event which brings representatives from CSUs and UCs to campus, as well as technical institutes and private colleges.
“This is a really good area for us, the students are really prepared here,” said Rick Chacon, a counselor from Fresno State University. “Transferring could be difficult so it’s good to have counselors to help students out.”
Many students said they liked meeting with the representatives in person because it gave them a better understanding of which schools would be the best for them.
“Some schools I’ve never heard of, so it’s good to meet them in person instead of looking them up on the Internet,” said Chris Anfoso, who wants to major in nutrition.