Hi, new and prospective Bruins! Congratulations on your acceptance into UCLA! I’m Sara, a third-year Communication major and Professional Writing minor. I was born and raised in Los Angeles’ San Fernando Valley, which made me initially hesitant to attend a university so close to home. But from my classes to the beautiful campus to the…
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A Guide to Getting Involved at UCLA
Hi everyone and welcome to UCLA! YOU DID IT!!! My name is Claire Glendening and I am a 4th year Math/Economics major with a specialization in computing. I was born and have spent most of my life in New York City, but I have also lived in Virginia and Connecticut. Moving across the country was…
Transitioning to UCLA
Hi prospective and incoming Bruins! Congrats and welcome to UCLA – we’re so excited to have you join our transfer community. My name is Maxine Zhao and I’m currently in my last quarter at UCLA, about to graduate. I’m double majoring in Political Science and Communications and am originally from northern California, where I transferred…
UCLAtHome
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…
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…
A New Bruin’s Guide to Exploring LA Through Food
Hi y’all!! My name is Alek and I’m a 4th-year student studying Geography and Environmental Studies. Being born and raised right here in Los Angeles, I hope I can give you the inside scoop of how to take on this city like a true Angelino! As a new Bruin, you’ll have the incredible opportunity to…
Finding My Community on Campus
Hello future Bruins, I want to start by saying CONGRATS on getting into UCLA! Thinking back to when I was in your shoes, I remember my shock and excitement at reading my acceptance letter and looking forward to everything UCLA would have in store for me. I can’t wait to see you on campus! My…
My Transfer Bruin Journey
I still remember submitting my UC application and the day I was admitted to UCLA like it was yesterday. I never quite foresaw UCLA as a school I would ever attend simply because of its high caliber and my own preconceived notions regarding tuition cost. I never thought I would get in or even attend…
Finding my Inner Kid: UCLA Unicamp
Hi future Bruins! Before I get started, I just want to give a BIG congratulations to you all. I cannot wait till I see you around campus and can congratulate you all in person. My name is Amy Vandyken and I’m a 2nd year Political Science major/Disability Studies minor here at UCLA. I am studying…
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…
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