ISC Transfer Mentorship Program
How to Join this Program?
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Apply
Submit your application here before February 1, 2024
*Application will be reviewed based on interest and passion. Limit to 8 students per semester/quarter.
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Attend Meet and Greet Orientation
After you are accepted, you will receive an email on the times and dates for a "Meet & Greet" orientation.
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Meet your Mentor
Meet with your mentor weekly or biweekly, in person or online.
*It is really important to remember this as your mentor is volunteering his time to help you out for free.
Benefits
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Guidance Throughout Your Journey: Imagine having a mentor by your side throughout your college journey, ensuring you never feel alone in navigating the challenges that come your way.
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Build a Transfer Community: Connect with other mentees who share similar aspirations. You might find companions on your transfer journey who are considering the same university as you, creating a supportive network.
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Tap into Diverse Expertise: Your mentor brings a wealth of experience in successfully applying to UCs, CSUs, and out-of-state public/private universities. He has mentored freshmen and sophomores, sharing valuable insights on transfer applications. With a track record of being invited to over 10 transfer talks, your mentor is committed to offering assistance free of charge.
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Personalized Support for Your Goals: Receive tailored guidance based on your unique goals and aspirations. Your mentor is dedicated to helping you achieve success in your transfer applications and beyond.
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Free Mentorship: Unlike external services, this mentorship program is entirely free. Your mentor is genuinely invested in your success and is offering their expertise and support without any cost.
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Expand Your Network: Through this program, you not only gain academic support but also expand your professional network. Your mentor's connections and experiences can open doors to new opportunities and possibilities.
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Application Deadline Reminders: Stay on top of important dates and deadlines with timely reminders from your mentor. Ensure you never miss a crucial step in the application process.
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And More!
Tentative Schedule
Subject to change depending on student's interest and preparation
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Meeting: Meet and Greet Orientation
Meeting: Research on UC/CSU, TAG Major Requirements
Meeting: Education Plan Review and Planning
Meeting: UC/CSU Application Walkthrough & Tips
Meeting: Hear your mentor's experience at UC Berkeley after transferring
Meeting: How to prepare for your Extracurricular Activities section for UC Application
Meeting: Tips on building your resume and acing your behavioral interview, TAP Review
Meeting: Course101 (optional)
Meeting: Brainstorm stories for your UC Personal Statement Essays
Meeting: Extracurricular Activities Prompt Response Review
Meeting: UC Personal Statement Essays Review
Meeting: Officially End of Mentorship Program (Food Celebration!)
Eligibility
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Freshman studying at Foothill College, De Anza College, Berkeley City College or Laney College
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International F1 Student
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Passionate about Transferring to the Top UC/CSU
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Member/Officer of International Students Connection (ISC)
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Willingness to Listen and Responsible
Meet your Mentor
Anderson Lam Wei Cheng
University of California, Berkeley
Electrical Engineering & Computer Sciences '24
Foothill-De Anza Community College '22
Professional Background
Current
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Incoming Electrical Engineer at Bayer Crop Sciences
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Co-Founder/CTO of TalenGen Malaysia
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Student Researcher at UC Berkeley EECS SwarmLAB
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Teaching Assistant at UC Berkeley SCET BMoE Startup Bootcamp
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UC Berkeley SCET Student Ambassador
Previous
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Product Development and Management Intern at Aerodyne Group
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Future Tech Intern at Advansia Malaysia
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Student Ambassador for Foothill-De Anza District International Recruitment
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Teaching Assistant for Maths 1C at Foothill College
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Engineering Student Intern at Advansia Drone
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Inventory Control and Warehouse Operation Intern at Dalmax Hardware Malaysia
Academic Background
Current
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BS in Electrical Engineering and Computer Sciences at UC Berkeley
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Certificate in Entrepreneurship and Technology at UC Berkeley SCET
Previous
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AS in Engineering at Foothill College
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AS in Mathematics at Foothill College
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AS in Physics at Foothill College
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AS in Mathematics for Transfer at Foothill College
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AS in Physics for Transfer at Foothill College
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Transfer Credit at De Anza College
University Admitted
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University of California, Berkeley (EECS)
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University of California, Los Angeles (EE)
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University of California, San Diego (EE)
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University of California, Davis (EE)
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University of California, Santa Barbara (EE)
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Cornell University (ECE)
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University of Illinois at Urbana Champaign (EE)
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Georgia Institute of Technology (EE)
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Cal Poly State University, San Luis Obispo (EE)
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San Jose State University (EE)
and more out-of-state universities
Mentoring Experience
Invited to 10+ Transfer Talk/Panel since 2022
Shared my experience and tips with 300+ students
Mentored 20+ student getting into their dream UCs
Reviewed 50+ UC Extracurricular Activities Prompts and 30+ UC Personal Statements
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Student Mentor at EducationUSA Malaysia
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Mentor at USAPPS
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North America Council Mentor at the International Council of Malaysian Scholars and Associates
Award and Honor
At University of California, Berkeley
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Winner of Berkeley Method of Entrepreneurship (BMoE) SCET Startup Pitching Spring 2023
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Winner of ORCA $2K Innovation Grant to Top Voted Startup
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Finalist for IEEE Micromouse Competition Spring 2023
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Finalist for SCET Collider Cup XII Spring 2023 among 50+ Teams
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3rd Place for SCET Collider Cup XII Spring 2023
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Runner-Up for SCET Technology Entrepreneurship Startup Pitching Fall 2023
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SCET Fall 2023 Best Course Coordinator Award
At Foothill-De Anza Community College
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Language Arts Division Achievement Award for 2020
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Foothill College Quarterly Dean's List
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Student Leader Spotlight at Foothill-DeAnza Student Leadership Conference Winter 2021
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Finalist for Emerging Leader Award for Foothill College during FHDA SLC Winter 2021
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STEM Division Achievement Award for 2021
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Foothill Peer Mentoring Scholarship Award 2021
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Foothill Academic Senate Transfer Scholarship Award 2022
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Foothill Academic Achievement Scholarship Award 2022
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Foothill Galin Family Math Scholarship Award 2022
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Certificate of Recognition (Honor of Dedication and Contribution as Student Employee at Foothill College)
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Certificate of Recognition (Honor of Dedication and Contribution to the Inter-Club-Council and the Foothill College community)
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Transfer Achievement Recognition 2022
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Certificate of Appreciation (Contribution as a Mathematic peer tutor in Pass The Torch program)