Coming to UCLA can seem like a culture shock to many international students. Hailing from Egypt to Australia, students who come from other countries to attend UCLA share stories of first impressions, surprises, and how campus life is different from what they are used to.
When sophomore gymnast Samantha Peszek was a little girl, gymnastics was more about hanging out with her friends and learning new tricks. She may not have been a child prodigy, but Peszek persevered and achieved her dream of becoming a medal-winning USA Olympic athlete in 2008. More »
Three Japanese students at the Luskin School of Public Affairs organized a trip for other UCLA graduate students to travel to Japan during spring break. While there, they had the opportunity to be a part of the volunteer efforts in the areas devastated by the earthquake and tsunami last year. More »
Take a backstage tour of the Geffen and hear some of the history behind the Westwood theater. More »
Last weekend, UCLA hosted its annual Relay for Life to support the fight against cancer. Hear from some of the participants and catch a glimpse of some of the activities from the event. More »
The crowd in front of Kerckhoff Hall was visibly divided. Supporters of Lana and Taylor and Bruins United share their reactions to the election results. More »
On May 9, the Hammer Museum hosted the UCLA Gamefest, where attendees celebrated video game culture and art. See some of the stories here. More »