Hello! My name is Adebanke ‘Banke’ (she/her/hers), and I’m currently a senior and second-year transfer student studying Political Science with a minor in Global Studies. I grew up in the South Bay, specifically Palos Verdes and San Pedro, right beside Catalina Island. During my time at UCLA, I’ve had the privilege of being involved in…
Finding Belonging as a First-Gen Student
Greetings! ¡Saludos! My name is Alexiss, and I proudly attend UCLA as a First-Generation Latina student. I am currently a fourth-year majoring in Sociology, with a double minor in Community Engagement and Social Change, as well as Chicanx Studies. I am from the intersection of the beautiful communities of Long Beach and Compton, California. For…
Adventuring in Los Angeles
Hello everyone! My name is River (they/he), and I am a fourth-year Human Biology and Society major. I am from Orange County, California. As someone who loves to explore new areas, especially big cities, moving to Westwood was an exciting new experience for me! Westwood is situated right between Santa Monica (a 20-minute bus ride…
UCLA: The Challenge You Take On
Hello everyone 🙂 My name is Namuun, and I am a first-year transfer student majoring in Geography/ Environmental Studies and minoring in Geospatial Information Systems and Technologies (GIS&T) here at UCLA! I am the Vice Chair of the Transfer Leadership Coalition and a Project Management Intern for Residential Life’s Academics & First Year Experience Team. I…
My On Campus Research Experiences
Hi Baby Bruins! We can’t wait to see you on campus!! My name is Matthew, and I’m a 3rd Year Mathematics/Economics student in the Economics Departmental Scholar Program. Originally from Fairfield County, Connecticut, I am also a proud out-of-state student who is excited to welcome you to “what is often cited as the only university…
Navigating Financial Aid & Finding Belonging: Three Bruins’ Stories
Nay Coming from a Title 1 school in the Bay Area, I never originally planned on attending a UC school due to the financial burden it would place on my family. Title 1 schools are known for being schools that are heavily dependent on federal funding to support low-income areas. As a first-generation student, the…
My UCLA On-Campus Job Journey
Hello future and prospective Bruins! My name is Camila, and I’m a second-year student at UCLA studying psychology and political science. I’m originally from Mexico City, Mexico, but my hometown is Murrieta, California. Before I discuss my on-campus job journey, I want to take a quick moment to explain why I chose the institution. Like many Bruins, UCLA was my dream…
Finding My Major
Hello new and prospective Bruins! My name is Mikayla, and I am a current third year student here at UCLA, studying Human Biology and Society (B.S.). I am originally from the San Fernando Valley in Los Angeles, so I grew up right in UCLA’s backyard. Just like any other Southern California kid, I grew up…
Dreams into Reality—Why UCLA?
Hello, my name is Divine. I’m from Riverside, California, and I am currently a third-year student at UCLA majoring in Physiological Science. But let’s skip the pleasantries and get to the real story—why UCLA? For as long as I can remember, UCLA has been my dream school. That realization started when I was about ten…
My First Year at UCLA as a Community Development Intern
Hey everyone! My name is Isabella (She/Her), and I am currently a first-year pre-med student studying Psychobiology. I am also working towards declaring a minor in Spanish! A little about me: I am from San Francisco, California, and I love being active in my community. I chose to come to UCLA because of the beautiful…
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