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!…
Cadence: Navigating Native Identity in Higher Education
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…
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….
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