To everyone in the Bruin family, Hello and welcome to my blog! My name is Maya Victoria and I am a 4th year student originally from Miami, FL. I’m a Communications major and am also pursuing a double minor in Professional Writing and Film, Television, & Digital Media. But enough about the boring stuff —…
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Choosing a Major at UCLA: My Winding (but Rewarding) Journey
Hello everyone! My name is Fonda, and I’m a fourth-year Mathematics/Economics student here at UCLA, originally from San Jose, CA. As you begin thinking about your next steps, one of the most important decisions ahead is selecting your major—a choice that’s both exciting and, at times, slightly nerve-wracking. Think of it like picking a TV…
How I Thrived at UCLA as a Transfer Student
Hi everyone! My name is Blen (She/Her), and I am currently a Junior/first-year transfer student majoring in Biology and minoring in Biomedical Research, pursuing a career in healthcare. As I was preparing to graduate high school, I was faced with financial barriers and was unsure of what I wanted to study, so I decided to…
The Road to UCLA: Navigating UCLA as a Transfer and Commuter Student
Hi everyone! My name is Amy (she/her), and I am a proud first-generation college student majoring in Communication with a minor in Community Engagement and Social Change. I was raised in Torrance, California, (shout-out Torrance!) for most of my life. I am so excited to share my experience navigating UCLA as a transfer and commuter…
My Bruin Transfer Experience
Hi everyone! My name is Jane (she/her/hers), and I am a fourth-year English major with a minor in Professional Writing. I’m not really “from” anywhere; I was born in Oklahoma, moved to 8 different states in 11 years, attended elementary school through high school in suburban Kansas, then moved to Honolulu, Hawai’i with my family,…
How I Got to UCLA (And Why I Stayed)
I don’t know exactly when UCLA became the dream school in my head. Maybe it was the field trip in middle school when someone told me it was good luck to rub the Bruin Bear’s paw. Or maybe it was that one drive through campus in high school, Frank Ocean’s Blonde was playing in the…
My Full Circle Connection with the Freshman Transfer Summer Program
Hi everyone! Before sharing my experience, I want to start by congratulating the new Bruins on your admission to UCLA. Your hard work, dedication, and sacrifices have brought you to this exciting moment. Always remember that your admission was not by chance; you were chosen, and your admission is well-deserved and honored. I want to…
Feeling Connected to the Bruin Community
Hi there New Bruins! Congratulations and welcome to UCLA! The next few years are going to be some of the most exciting, transformative, and memorable years of your life, and I could not be more excited for you! My name is Kathryn, and I am a current third-year student here at UCLA double majoring in…
How I got Involved at UCLA
Hi everyone! My name is Ryan and I’m a 2nd year student studying Economics and Public Affairs! I am from Roseville, California, near the Greater Sacramento area. Today, I am excited to share some insights into the amazing student clubs and organizations of UCLA! Did you know that UCLA has over 1300+ student organizations and…
Happy to Be a Bruin
Hello! My name is Danny (he/him), and I am a second-year geography student with minors in film studies and urban studies. I am a first-generation Latino from Palmdale, California, where I spent my entire childhood. I love listening to music, I am a runner, I am enthusiastic about public transportation, and I love good food!…
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