Students planning to transfer this fall, who are in need of housing arrangements have the opportunity to get the help and advice on campus through the Career Transfer Center.
Applying and waiting for transfer students to get accepted to schools is one thing, but then there comes the question of what the living situation will be like.
Moorpark College’s Career Transfer Center Coordinator Judi Gould, advises that when it comes to student housing, she believes that it’s actually a valuable experience to live on campus.
“Being a part of a co-heart, that’s living together, is a unique experience,” Gould said. “I think it’s a valuable experience because there really aren’t times in your life that you have that opportunity, and if it’s at all affordable you should at least try it out for a year.”
Out of about 15,000 students at Moorpark College, there will be approximately 1,700 students transferring this upcoming fall. Approximately 600-700 of those students will be commuting to the local universities that include school such as CSUCI, CSUN and CLU.
There will be an upcoming Transfer Social on May 8, and this will be an opportunity for students not only to be acknowledged by the campus for being accepted, but for students to meet other Moorpark College transfer students.
“This will be a time to meet students who are transferring and going to certain schools to make that connection,” Gould said. “Like a potential roommate or carpool buddy. That’s the ultimate goal of this social.”
Some students on campus have already tried to make on or off campus housing arrangements with other Moorpark students ahead of time for potential roommates.
“I plan on moving in the dorms wherever I go so I can be more involved with other students and hopefully be more involved with school activities,” said Katie McCormick, 19, student and communications major.
For former Moorpark College student Arshia Malekzedah, who transferred this past 2012 to USC, has a slightly different housing preference than most.
“At USC, I live off campus and I prefer living off campus as a transfer student,” said Malekzedah. “You have more freedom and independence. I would recommend transfer students to live off campus since it allows them to meet students belonging to their own peer group.”
Malekzedah explained that university housing could consist of predominately freshman and sophomore students. But, there is also the option for students to go Greek and live in a fraternity or sorority, which is what Malekzedah may be doing this next year.
If transfer students, or even non transfer students, have any questions or concerns about what’s best for housing, it’s recommended to get direct info from the schools they plan on applying to. But, they can always stop by the Career Transfer Center located in Fountain Hall and talk to Gould or another counselor available. To contact Gould, email her at [email protected] or at [email protected] or call the center at (805) 378-1536.
