Hi Baby Bruins! We can’t wait to see you on campus!! My name is Matthew, and I’m a 3rd Year Mathematics/Economics student in the Economics Departmental Scholar Program. Originally from Fairfield County, Connecticut, I am also a proud out-of-state student who is excited to welcome you to “what is often cited as the only university…
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Navigating Financial Aid & Finding Belonging: Three Bruins’ Stories
Nay Coming from a Title 1 school in the Bay Area, I never originally planned on attending a UC school due to the financial burden it would place on my family. Title 1 schools are known for being schools that are heavily dependent on federal funding to support low-income areas. As a first-generation student, the…
Finding My Major
Hello new and prospective Bruins! My name is Mikayla, and I am a current third year student here at UCLA, studying Human Biology and Society (B.S.). I am originally from the San Fernando Valley in Los Angeles, so I grew up right in UCLA’s backyard. Just like any other Southern California kid, I grew up…
Dreams into Reality—Why UCLA?
Hello, my name is Divine. I’m from Riverside, California, and I am currently a third-year student at UCLA majoring in Physiological Science. But let’s skip the pleasantries and get to the real story—why UCLA? For as long as I can remember, UCLA has been my dream school. That realization started when I was about ten…
My First Year at UCLA as a Community Development Intern
Hey everyone! My name is Isabella (She/Her), and I am currently a first-year pre-med student studying Psychobiology. I am also working towards declaring a minor in Spanish! A little about me: I am from San Francisco, California, and I love being active in my community. I chose to come to UCLA because of the beautiful…
Getting Involved: Clubs and Organizations at UCLA
Hi Bruins! My name is Camille, and I’m a second-year student pursuing Public Affairs and Communications at UCLA. I’m from Berkeley, CA, and am excited to share my college journey and to introduce you all to the social and diverse student life here on campus! At UCLA, there are countless opportunities for every individual to…
My Study Abroad Experience: UCEAP’s Food, History, and Culture in Paris
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 —…
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…
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