My Bruin Transfer Experience

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,…

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,…

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…

those are some WAC finals

Finals are currently the only thing on my mind. Most people assume that a final is a written test composed of multiple choice, short answers, or in class essays. However, in the World Arts and Cultures (WAC) department, professors measure a students knowledge differently. Our finals are often composed of reflection essays, projects, and physical…