Friday, April 3


Logistics of applying to, participating in UCLA study abroad programs

As the academic year approaches, many Bruins are eager to study abroad and immerse themselves in a different culture for a quarter or semester. UCLA offers three main study abroad opportunities: global internships, travel studies and exchange programs. Read more...

Photo: UCLA offers study abroad opportunities through which Bruins can immerse themselves in different cultures. The application and time abroad include logistical steps to ensure the quality of experience. (Zimo Li/Photo editor)



A look inside how students interact with UCLA’s meal swipe system

UCLA’s meal plan system provides Bruins with access to a variety of dining options: food trucks, dining halls and on-campus restaurants. At the beginning of each school year, students living on the Hill choose between six distinct plans differentiated by amount and flexibility. Read more...

Photo: Students eat dinner at Epicuria at Covel, one of three residential dining halls on the Hill accessible to Bruins through the school’s meal plan system. UCLA Dining offers six distinct meal plans differentiated by number of meals per week and flexibility. (Daily Bruin file photo)


Students explore new food connections after differences with UCLA cultural cuisine

Many Bruins moving to Los Angeles from a different city, state or country may find changes to a vital part of their everyday lives: food. While food at UCLA is ranked first in the nation, some Bruins can find difficulties adapting to it, given the differences in cultural cuisine. Read more...

Photo: (Helen Juwon Park/Illustrations director, Hao Tam Tran/Daily Bruin staff)


Benefits, drawbacks to know for students planning to open their own credit card

As the new academic year nears, Bruins may be exploring financial independence for the first time, from learning how to manage a budget to building credit. Read more...

Photo: Pictured is a hand holding two credit cards. Student credit cards are customized for students to help them build credit and manage finances while still in school. (Leydi Cris Cobo Cordon/Daily Bruin senior staff)


UCLA’s expansions across Los Angeles present opportunities for research, community

UCLA has acquired three properties in the past two years, enabling various opportunities for the university throughout Los Angeles. These three properties include the former Marymount California University campus in Rancho Palos Verdes, Trust Building in downtown Los Angeles and Westside Pavilion mall in West LA. Read more...

Photo: (Ashley Heeseon Choi/Graphics editor)



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