Hey everybody! My name is Brandon Washington. I am a first year transfer here at UCLA from Chaffey College in Rancho Cucamonga. I grew up in Los Angeles County so I, like many others, envisioned myself attending universities like UCLA or USC. I was ecstatic when I received my acceptance letter and learned that I…
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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…
Finding Support in the Sciences: UCLA PEERS Program
My name is Mel Miller and I am a second year Biology major with a minor in African American studies. My hometown is far away from Los Angeles in Dallas, Texas; but, I chose to leave the Lone Star State for the greatest college experience I could have ever hoped for. April 2018 was the…
Academic Advising at UCLA
To all with this decision to make, Since my very first day as a UCLA student, I’ve spent most nights furiously detailing the day’s events – course content I can’t seem to get off of my mind, embarrassing moments I have at a surprisingly high rate, or simply cataloging the amount of junk food me…
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…
Committing to UCLA: Site Unseen
Hello! My name is Sukai (she/her) and I am a junior majoring in applied linguistics with a double minor in cognitive science and education studies. I’m from a place in Japan called Nara, where we’re mostly known for our friendly deer who roam the streets. I wanted to share my UCLA decision process with you…
UCLA’s Diverse and Immersive Opportunities
Hi everyone! My name is Alexa Garcia, and I am an Economics major and Environmental Systems and Society minor at UCLA from Santa Barbara, California. As a 4th year student, I have been involved in various organizations on campus such as Bruin Women in Business, Greek Life, the Bruin Ambassador Program, and gained work experience…
From Soldier to a Community College Student to UCLA Transfer Alumni
On my first day of college, I carried a book bag in hand and an M16 rifle on my back. I can still distinctly remember that evening like it was a few weeks ago. I was so excited and nervous and exhausted all at once. For years, I had dreamt of attending college and there…
Choosing UCLA meant choosing community
When I chose UCLA back in 2017, it was a no-brainer. Growing up around the LA area, there was nothing really new or special about it. I came up here for summer programs and field trips at least once every year in high school. I didn’t even visit the other schools I was considering after…
A Transfer, a Bruin, an Optimist!
I would be lying to you if I said UCLA was my dream school. As a matter of fact, I had no dream school. I knew so little about the higher education system that sometimes I am amazed that I am here today 6 weeks away from graduation. However, I always knew I would go…
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