Growing up in Chinle, AZ, the opportunity to grow academically was limited. Attending reservation schools for the majority of my academic career gave me a predetermined path, and I knew from a young age that I wanted to leave my reservation. My way to do this was through academics. I excelled from elementary to middle…
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Brianna: Navigating Native Identity in Higher Education
My name is Brianna Sobrero, I am Washoe and Kānaka Maoli. I am a second year transfer student from the Bay Area double majoring in Anthropology and History graduating this Spring. As a non-traditional transfer student, I am able to express how attending community college has given me a new perspective on educational journeys. When…
Amiee: Navigating Native Identity in Higher Education
I’m from the Pala Band of Mission Indians and am of Southern Cheyenne descent. I grew up on the Pala Indian Reservation, where I was exposed to the beauty of my Kupa and Luiseño culture. Growing up, I was raised family-dependent, knowing that community was where my support and love came from. My mother constantly…
Anjeliq: Navigating Native Identity in Higher Education
As a member of the Fernandeño Tataviam Band of Mission Indians, I, Anjeliq Pinn, grew up in the San Fernando Valley in Los Angeles County, which also happens to be my tribal land. Despite being raised on my ancestral territory, I felt disconnected from my Indigenous roots due to growing up in an urban area….
Affordability at UCLA
Hey everyone, My name is Violeta, I am here to share a bit about my journey navigating the financial aspects of college life at UCLA. As a second-year Psychology major with a minor in Gender Studies, my time at UCLA has been a cycle of experiences, challenges, and growth. But despite all the excitement,…
Checking Off All The Boxes: Why I Chose UCLA
Hello New Bruins! Congratulations and welcome to UCLA! As a student myself, I know how exciting this time of your life is, but I also know how scary and intimidating it may be when it comes to actually choosing where you want to go. While there are a lot of factors that go into deciding…
How My Minor Changed my Academic Experience
Dear UCLA Bruin Community (New & Old), My name is Claire, and I am a third year student at UCLA originally from Huntington Beach, California. From enriching academics to meaningful extracurricular experiences, this university has truly cultivated an incredible undergraduate experience. I’m so excited to share a bit more about my academic journey with…
Hands-on Learning Through Student Leadership and Advocacy Opportunities!
Dear admitted and prospective students, Welcome to my blog! My name is Satema (pronouns she/her/hers). I am a third-year undergraduate student pursuing a major in Education and Social Transformation and a minor in American Indian Studies. My tribal affiliation is Apache and my hometown is Visalia (Wukchumni territory), which is located in California’s San Joaquin…
Finding My Major: Studying Public Health at UCLA
Hi New Bruin, CONGRATS ON GETTING ADMITTED TO THE BEST UNIVERSITY EVER! We are all so excited to see your faces here in the Fall! My name is Jayden, and I am a third-year undergraduate studying Public Health from the Bay Area on the Pre-Dental Track. I still think back to the day when…
Getting Involved Your First Year
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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