Tim Lum, a transfer student in his 30s from a two-year college to the University of Hawaiʻi at Mānoa, shares his enlightening cultural adjustment journey. He discovers that transfer students often bring higher motivation and engagement than their straight-from-high-school peers. Benjamin Selznick, an associate professor, highlights the need for better support systems and the unique perspectives of these students. They explore how recent challenges, like the pandemic, reshape student experiences and the importance of integrating AI in education for fostering engaged learners.