University of California-Los Angeles Top Questions

There is always something going on at UCLA; that’s what makes attending this university so worthwhile. All the extracurricular activities, campus events, and student organizations contribute to a fulfilling atmosphere that encourages students to reach their highest potentials. For example, I joined a dance team called VSU Modern as a first-year with no prior experience in the field; I am now one of the lead dancers in our performances. I never would have imagined myself in such a role without that initial opportunity UCLA has given me. You end up finding something you love without even knowing it.

I like the fact that the professors at UCLA posses strong theoretical knowledge in their field of discipline. In addition, UCLA professors challenge their students, encouraging them to think critically and apply what they learn in class. For example, in many of the undergraduate courses that I took as an anthropology major, my professors encouraged students to partake in some form of ethnographic or anthropological fieldwork, giving us the opportunity to take on the role of being a real anthropologist.

How fast paced it is and how many connections you can easily make in the industry you want to go in. Everyone wants to get ahead and work harder for the future, so it motivates you to work hard as well.

I think the fact that it is such a diverse campus allows students to be exposed to so many different cultures. It is overall a friendly and beautiful campus. School spirit is huge, events through out the year specially during i <3 ucla week (before the ucla usc game) foster unity amongst the student body. The school has so many recreational activities and programs that its fairly easy to find your own nitch on campus, I know i found mine with my sorority and internship program. Also since its a research institution, undergrads have many opportunities to participate in reserch.

prestigious, collegiate, diverse, located in a metropolitan environment, inspiring, greate place for research, and fun!

My undergraduate coursework in neurobiology and psychology has also given me a unique perspective. I am forever considering the intricacies of brain circuitry and neural activity in the context of cognitive functions, emotions, and physical symptoms. I constantly see behaviors in equilibrium state responding to fluctuations in physiological function. Most importantly, my education has taught me to think critically, problem solve, and approach complex analyses confidently.

UCLA has the largest student body of the UC’s, giving it the diversity and excellence it boasts as a Tier 1 university. Because of its bustling population, I found that being able to find a friend anywhere, a club that shares my interest or an activity that I enjoyed was the best part. Although I thought that I would be lost and alone my first year, it is always possible to find somewhere to belong where people care and share your talents. It’s all you could want from a public university, with the benefits of a private one.

The very best part about being at UCLA is the camaraderie. I live in the dorms, and my floor honestly feels like a family to me. There is always something to do on campus and it is just an overall fun environment that I highly doubt most other colleges possess. The people here are great and I love being around them. The community I live in is full of people that I have grown to be really attached to. It has made the transition to college much easier on me.

The best thing about my school is that it is completely diverse. There are not many campuses where you can find students who are pre-med, pre-law, engineers, international relations, and film majors all at once. Also, not a day goes by where I don't hear or see someone from a country half-way across the world. Plus, who wouldn't want to live in L.A.?

The best thing about my school, academically speaking, is the discussions. Due to the large classes, students are split into different discussions. Surely, the Professors do a great job at teaching, but discussions help us fully grasp the concepts taught. I once heard that education is what is left after you forget what was taught. Discussions help us turn what we learned into actual education. Now, referring to the campus, its size and location are probably the best part about UCLA. The long walks to class with L.A.?s beautiful weather makes it a pleasure rather than a hassle.