Were There Any Challenges You Faced As A Transfer Student?

I wouldn't say so. It's more of an adjustment socially than professionally or academically.

As soon as I got to UVA, I had the experience at UCLA, knowing it would be beneficial to join certain clubs to find mentors and similarly career focused individuals. I applied to all of them, and was lucky enough to get into one.

Looking back, it wasn't as important as I may have thought. I think as long as you know what / how to study and the principles of networking, anyone has the opportunity to be placed at a top institution.

Also, the UVA network was not shy to me at all as a transfer student. If anything, it was an interesting story and demonstrated my willingness to work hard and make changes towards specific career goals.