Allan Kew has felt a sense of civic responsibility since he was a child. It began years ago, when he read books with and listened to stories from his grandfather about the defining moments of the 20th century. Read more...

Photo: Allan Kew, a fourth-year political science student, is running for the transfer student representative position. (Brandon Choe/Daily Bruin senior staff)

Negeen Sadeghi-Movahed’s first months at UCLA were not what she expected from her dream school. As a person who needs to be surrounded by community, she felt stressed after an adviser told her to only focus on her academics, discouraging her from pursuing the leadership positions she wanted. Read more...

Photo: Negeen Sadeghi-Movahed, a fourth-year political science student, is one of the candidates running for the transfer student representative seat. (Brandon Choe/Daily Bruin senior staff)

Michelle Balatbat has gone through the ups and downs of starting over in new schools multiple times. Changing high schools in her junior year, she learned to be outgoing and personable to become part of a community. Read more...

Photo: Michelle Balatbat, a fourth-year political science student, is running for the transfer student representative seat. (Brandon Choe/Daily Bruin senior staff)