Episode 3

I'm Not a Fake Noodle

Published on: 3rd October, 2025

In this episode we examine the idea of the " Imposter Syndrome" and its effect on transfer. We look at actual success data from the UC and CSU on transfer acceptance, retention as compared with first time freshmen students. Spoiler alert.. Transfers do great!

Buy Transfer Man a Coffee ( Donate to the Show )

Download the Free Journals

Next Episode All Episodes Previous Episode

Get Your Journals Here

Join my newsletter today!

Listen for free

RSS Feed Apple Podcasts Pocket Casts

About the Podcast

30 Days to Transfer

Every outward journey begins with an inward one.

Educational podcast for community college transfer students. Over the course of 30 days we explore 30 topics of transfer. Beginning with mindset we then dive into the practical topics of applying and finish with the big picture of giving back. All episodes include journal topics and handouts you may receive by signing up for the newsletter. Enjoy the journey!
- Transfer Man

**The views expressed in this program are that of TransferMan LLC and do not represent the views of a particular college or the CA Community College System. Students should refer to their college's Transfer Center for questions.

Support This Show

About your host

Scott Cooper

Transfer Man is the Transfer Counselor for College of the Desert in Palm Desert, CA. and has served as the Region 9 Transfer Coordinator at the state level. Scott has been an educator since 1996 and has served as both a K-12 and community college professor. He is currently on sabbatical touring all 23 Cal State Universities and all 10 UC Campuses while creating a travel blog " Time to Transfer" and live podcast events. Follow Transfer Man on all socials. And get ready for some cringy dad jokes!