Hi Bruins! Congratulations and welcome to the class of 2028! I am so excited for you to experience four years of profound joy, growth, and adventure at UCLA. My name is Michelle, and I am a third year Cognitive Science major with a Specialization in Computing, and a minor in Digital Humanities. My hometown…
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Reflecting on My First Year
Hey New Bruins! My name is Kelly, and I am a fourth-year nursing major from the Bay Area. The past four years have been jam-packed with incredible experiences that have taught me so much about myself and the world around me. UCLA is a campus full of endless possibilities, and I can’t wait for…
Dear New Bruin…a letter from a fourth year student
Dear New Bruin, First, HUGE congratulations on your admission to the University of California, Los Angeles! My name is Emerald, and I am a fourth-year majoring in Human Biology & Society with a minor in Public Health. I am originally from Daly City, California, and I am so proud to be a UCLA Bruin….
Study Abroad – Tropical Biology & Conservation in Costa Rica
Hello! My name is Megan McKenna (she/her) and I am wrapping up my third year at UCLA studying Environmental Science with a minor in Environmental Systems and Societies. I grew up in Los Angeles, about 45 minutes from UCLA. On campus, I am a part of the Bruin Ambassador Program in which I visit local…
Study Abroad – Business and Entrepreneurship in London
Hi new Bruins! My name is Sarah Wang and I’m a fourth-year Communications student at UCLA from Arcadia, CA. First and foremost, CONGRATULATIONS and welcome to UCLA! Growing up just 35 minutes away, I was grateful when I committed to UCLA that I didn’t have to leave behind the gorgeous sunny SoCal weather, but a…
Dear New Bruin
My name is Emily Sweet. In about two weeks, I will graduate from UCLA with a B.A. in Communication and as my time here nears an end, I feel immensely hopeful. You are about to embark on your UCLA journey, and my best advice is to welcome this community and its opportunities with open arms. …
Maximizing the Transfer Experience
Hello future Bruins! My name is Kelsey Takaha and I am a second-year transfer and fourth-year student. I transferred from the College of San Mateo. I am pursuing a double major in Communications and Gender Studies here at UCLA. Some of my other involvements on campus include working as a coordinator for the Student Transfer…
Getting Involved as a Transfer Student
Dear Transfers, Congratulations, you have come so far and are now admitted to UCLA! Take a second to recognize all of the hard work you have put into these last two years. Transitioning to a four-year university is an experience like no other and is by far one of the most exciting journeys you will…
How I Chose UCLA
Wow! Congratulations on your admission to the University of California, Los Angeles. My name is Dexter Darmali, and I am a junior transfer studying Public Affairs. I know I am probably one of many that has congratulated you on your transfer admission offer to the #1 public university, but I am probably few that can…
Choosing UCLA
Hi! My name is Natalie Ceceña and I am a first year transfer student at UCLA studying Communications and working towards a minor in Entrepreneurship. I transferred from a community college in North County San Diego, Mira Costa College, where I earned an A.A. in Communications and an A.A. in Liberal Arts with an emphasis…
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