When I am with my family in public, we are often asked what language we are speaking, or where we are from. The most common guesses are Russian, Polish or Latvian – none of which are correct. Read more...
Photo: The map shows Lithuania. Columnist Laura Gulbinas explores her struggles in staying connected to her Lithuanian identity and culture. (Jason Zhu/Daily Bruin staff)
For most of my life, I never thought about what it truly meant to be a first-generation college student. Where I grew up, a person who was a first-generation student was as common as a person who breathed air – until I came to UCLA. Read more...
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Most of my time at UCLA has been spent either on Zoom or the 405 Freeway. Alumni, fellow students and professors all congratulate me as I near the end of my academic journey. Read more...
Photo: The sun shines on Royce Hall. Columnist Victoria Rodriguez is graduating at the end of the quarter, but in many ways, she feels like she hasn’t had the Bruin experience she expected. Nevertheless, Rodriguez has achieved many things during her time at UCLA and is proud of all that she’s done. (Daily Bruin file photo)
“What is your zodiac sign?” This question has found its way into more of our daily conversations as astrology, a method of predicting events based on celestial bodies such as constellations or planets, has surged in popularity in recent years. Read more...
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“Diego, you’re not an only child? You literally never talk about having siblings!” And so it begins. To make things clear, I do have a sibling – a sister who’s three years older than me. Read more...
Photo: Two teddy bears embrace each other. Despite growing up wishing his relationship with his sister could be different, columnist Diego Rivera has learned to appreciate his bond with his sibling, who has a learning disability. (Ashley Kenney/Photo editor)
Trying to fit in is never easy. But when everyone tries to put you into boxes, it becomes even more difficult. Since I moved often when I was younger, I became starkly aware of the differences between my identity and others’. Read more...
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