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….
Category: Life on campus
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…
Finding Your Way At UCLA
Hi, new and prospective Bruins! Congratulations on your acceptance into UCLA! I’m Sara, a third-year Communication major and Professional Writing minor. I was born and raised in Los Angeles’ San Fernando Valley, which made me initially hesitant to attend a university so close to home. But from my classes to the beautiful campus to the…
Investing in UCLA
Hey new Bruins! My name is Renato Escobar (he/him), a 2nd-year psychobiology major and part of the UCLA class of 2023. I am from Thousand Palms, California and I am very excited to share my thoughts, feelings, and steps that I took at the time when I was in your position, and hopefully provide you…
From Brazil to UCLA: My Journey as an International Student
Hello everyone! My name is Lucas Yoshida (most people call me Yoshi so feel free to call me that) and I am a 3rd-year studying Business Economics here at UCLA! I was born and raised in Sao Paulo, Brazil and moved to Los Angeles in 2018 to start my amazing journey at UCLA! Before I…
UCLA: Am I Meant to be Here?
Hello everyone! My name is David Franco (they/them). I am a first generation, third year Sociology major from Bellflower, CA. Once again, a huge congratulations on your acceptance to UCLA! You have just accomplished something so wonderful and you should be so proud of yourself! When I learned that I had gotten accepted into UCLA,…
Feeling at Home on Campus
Hi ya’ll! My name is Sanjana (she/her) and I’m a third year student at UCLA. I’m majoring in Political Science and minoring in Public Affairs. I lived in Mumbai, India for most of my life but I now live in Fort Lauderdale, Florida. As an out-of-state student, I had several inhibitions before coming to UCLA…
Life as an Out of State Student
My name is Sachi Cooper, and I am a second year Geography major with a minor in Public Affairs and Urban & Regional Studies. I’m from Arlington, Virginia, and I am so thankful that I have had the opportunity to attend UCLA as an out of state student. When I first began drafting lists of…
Campus Mental Health Resources
Hello (potential) new Bruins!! My name is Dani Lowder and I am thrilled to be next in what I’m sure has been a long line of congratulations on the amazing achievement of gaining acceptance into UCLA. I am a fourth-year Political Science major and Arabic and Islamic studies minor from Orange County, CA. I could…
Wait is this really winter?
When people talk about Southern California, the issue of weather inevitably is brought up. One of the most appealing factors of living in LA has to be the almost unbelievable weather we experience on a yearly basis. While most of our country is bundling up and turning on the heat, students at UCLA are breaking…
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