Dear New Bruin, First, HUGE congratulations on your admission to the University of California, Los Angeles! My name is Emerald, and I am a fourth-year majoring in Human Biology & Society with a minor in Public Health. I am originally from Daly City, California, and I am so proud to be a UCLA Bruin….
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Study Abroad – Tropical Biology & Conservation in Costa Rica
Hello! My name is Megan McKenna (she/her) and I am wrapping up my third year at UCLA studying Environmental Science with a minor in Environmental Systems and Societies. I grew up in Los Angeles, about 45 minutes from UCLA. On campus, I am a part of the Bruin Ambassador Program in which I visit local…
Study Abroad – Business and Entrepreneurship in London
Hi new Bruins! My name is Sarah Wang and I’m a fourth-year Communications student at UCLA from Arcadia, CA. First and foremost, CONGRATULATIONS and welcome to UCLA! Growing up just 35 minutes away, I was grateful when I committed to UCLA that I didn’t have to leave behind the gorgeous sunny SoCal weather, but a…
Dear New Bruin
My name is Emily Sweet. In about two weeks, I will graduate from UCLA with a B.A. in Communication and as my time here nears an end, I feel immensely hopeful. You are about to embark on your UCLA journey, and my best advice is to welcome this community and its opportunities with open arms. …
Maximizing the Transfer Experience
Hello future Bruins! My name is Kelsey Takaha and I am a second-year transfer and fourth-year student. I transferred from the College of San Mateo. I am pursuing a double major in Communications and Gender Studies here at UCLA. Some of my other involvements on campus include working as a coordinator for the Student Transfer…
Getting Involved as a Transfer Student
Dear Transfers, Congratulations, you have come so far and are now admitted to UCLA! Take a second to recognize all of the hard work you have put into these last two years. Transitioning to a four-year university is an experience like no other and is by far one of the most exciting journeys you will…
How I Chose UCLA
Wow! Congratulations on your admission to the University of California, Los Angeles. My name is Dexter Darmali, and I am a junior transfer studying Public Affairs. I know I am probably one of many that has congratulated you on your transfer admission offer to the #1 public university, but I am probably few that can…
Choosing UCLA
Hi! My name is Natalie Ceceña and I am a first year transfer student at UCLA studying Communications and working towards a minor in Entrepreneurship. I transferred from a community college in North County San Diego, Mira Costa College, where I earned an A.A. in Communications and an A.A. in Liberal Arts with an emphasis…
Falling in Love With UCLA
Dear incoming transfers, First up…CONGRATULATIONS! You should be so proud of this accomplishment and I am so very excited to welcome each and every single one of you to the UCLA community. My name is Faith Adams and I am a fourth-year and second-year transfer student majoring in History and minoring and Gender Studies. I…
My Transfer Story
To all my fellow transfer Bruins, congrats and welcome to UCLA! My name is Oseas. I am currently a third-year transfer student, majoring in History and minoring in Chicano Studies. I transferred from my local community college, Palomar College, in San Diego, CA. While at UCLA, I was involved in the Student Transfer Outreach and…
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