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From LCC to University: Students' Interview

In Spring 2025, seven international students earned associate degrees and graduated from LCC. After graduating, most students transfer to four-year universities. I interviewed two graduates about their universities. 

Lisa (From Spain)

Q1. What is your major?

Business

Q2. What university did you transfer to?

Converse University, South Carolina

Q3. How did you choose the university you transferred to?

I was looking for a place to play basketball while being able to study.

Q4. How long did your transfer preparation take?

Started in June 2025

Q5. What was the hardest part of the transfer process?  

Paperwork

Q6. What resources helped you most?

Academic advisor

Q7.  What advice would you give to someone considering a transfer?

Do it on time and don’t wait until the last minute!

International Students Graduation group image wearing red cap and gowns in a gymnasiumConverse University building with students in the quad and blue skies


Lukas (From Germany)

Q1. What is your major?

Politics

Q2. What university did you transfer to?

Whitman College in Walla Walla, Washington

Q3. How did you choose the university you transferred to? 

I wanted to go to the university in Washington State, with good financial aid, and a good nationwide ranking.

Q4. How long did your transfer preparation take?

Started in December 2024

Q5. What was the hardest part of the transfer process?  

Finding a good university and understanding financial aid

Q6. What resources helped you most?

Online research

Q7.  What advice would you give to someone considering a transfer?

Don’t hesitate to write emails to universities and their international/financial aid department to get questions answered. Sometimes it takes a long time to get a response!

 Whitman College building surrounded by green trees and blue skies

I introduced two students’ transfer experiences. Many students value and expect different things, like good sports teams, financial aid, and the environment in the university. Most students start to look for universities from four to seven months before graduation. If you are also thinking about transferring, I recommend that you start preparing ahead. I hope this blog helps you to imagine what transferring to a university looks like. Thank you for reading to the end!


Contact International Programs

The office is open for students and visitors Monday - Thursday 9:00 am - 5:00 pm and Fridays 10:00 am - 4:00 pm Pacific Standard Time (UTC-8:00). Office hours during the breaks may differ, and the campus is closed on Fridays during the Summer session.

International Programs Office

  Alan Thompson Library (LIB) 110
  (360) 442-2310
  international@lowercolumbia.edu

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