🎓 From Community College to Cal Poly & SDSU | Money Misfits Podcast

What’s it really like to transfer from community college to a four-year university? In this episode of Money Misfits, Professor Heath sits down with Ana Floyd (Cal Poly) and Aiden Takeuchi (San Diego State)—two former students who share their candid experiences navigating the transfer process, social challenges, financial struggles, and building their future careers.

💡 What you’ll hear in this episode:

• How Ana and Aiden decided between schools like UCLA, Berkeley, SDSU, and Cal Poly.
• The social and academic challenges of being a transfer student.
• Honest takes on imposter syndrome, making friends, and finding community.
• The financial shocks of moving out—jobs, savings, and learning to budget.
• Credit cards, Roth IRAs, and high-yield savings: how they’re already building financial independence.
• Networking wins (and fails): from hiding in bathrooms to nailing the elevator pitch.
• Clubs, internships, and why you should start networking NOW at community college.
• Real advice for CSM students on preparing for transfer and career success.

✨ Key takeaway: Transferring is hard—but with the right mindset, financial planning, and willingness to put yourself out there, it’s also an opportunity to grow, connect, and get ahead.