Ryan

Major(s)/Minor(s): Communication, Technology Management Certificate 

Transferred from: Santiago Canyon College 

Campus Involvement: TSC Peer Mentor, IM Basketball and Makerspace  

Bio: Ryan is a senior transfer student from Orange County, California. He is majoring in communications and focusing on business and technology management. His journey through upper-division classes has deepened his interest in organizational behavior, entrepreneurship, and the strategic role of effective communication in the business world. Before transferring to UCSB, Ryan gained valuable experience working in a welding and fabrication shop, where he developed a keen understanding of customer relations and operational efficiency in the industrial sector. Post-graduation, Ryan aspires to build a business career and further his studies by pursuing an MBA. When not immersed in academics, Ryan enjoys playing spikeball and intramural basketball, discussing existential topics, cooking, working on cars, and listening to various podcasts. As a new member of the TSC team, Ryan is eager to share his insights and enthusiasm for fellow transfer students in navigating their academic and professional journeys.    

Advice for Transfers: These next two years will go by quickly, so don't wait for the perfect moment! Go out and try new things. Take classes that are out of your comfort zone, meet your peers, and attend your professor's office hours. Find what sets your soul on fire, and do not be afraid of the unknown. Embrace it and realize that this process is a gift. You got this!