Student Life Content

Unbox your new adventure

Isabella E Beristain — July 30, 2024 - 9:27am

Nervous about moving to college? Here are four tips (and more from housing and dining experts) on how to make moving into student housing easier and more fun!

Beyond academics: Finding your campus community

Isabella E Beristain — April 30, 2024 - 6:39am

Just got admitted to a university? Learn about student organizations, campus life and resources to make friends and find your community in college.

Eventful decisions

Isabella E Beristain — March 21, 2024 - 10:22am

Deciding on a university? Select the best college for you by going to welcome events that will help you embrace your new college life.

How to Use Social Media to Choose the Best College For You

Tatiana Muniz — May 02, 2023 - 10:36am

Not sure where to go to college? Use the power of social media to find your dream school. Read how this �� student used social media to pick a university.

My Advice for Pre-Veterinary Medicine Students | ��

Abigail Julianna Loomis — April 24, 2023 - 2:28pm

My name is Orli Algranatti, and I'm a current undergraduate student at �� studying Animal Science. If you're a high school student interested in becoming a veterinarian, I'd love to share some advice with you about my experiences at �� and how you can make the most of your time here!

What It Means to Be a Hispanic Serving Institution

Abigail Julianna Loomis — March 22, 2023 - 2:32pm

Being a Hispanic/Latinx-identifying student at one of the largest UCs has opened my eyes to the limitations we as a community face. �� being on the map as a federally recognized Hispanic Serving Institution means more diversity on our campus and support for students where their concerns are heard. �� becoming an HSI would help create a bridge to close the gap between low-income people of color and higher education.

Being a Hispanic First-Generation College Student | ��

Abigail Julianna Loomis — March 22, 2023 - 2:22pm

As a first-gen student of color, finding my sense of belonging has been my biggest struggle. Up until college, I had yearned for this feeling of acceptance my whole life. Growing up in a highly critical community for so long, I never expressed my true self due to the fear of being ridiculed by others. I spent a majority of my life trying to prove my worth. In doing so, I pursued higher education as a way to escape the pressures and expectations of growing up in a low-income community.

My First Quarter as a College Freshman at a UC | ��

Abigail Julianna Loomis — February 08, 2023 - 5:43pm

While waiting for your college decisions to come, you might start thinking about what college will be like. What will it be like living in the residence halls? How will you make friends? How will you make the transition from high school to college? Fear not, because first-year Zoe Vollmer is here to tell you all about her first quarter at ��!

Meet the Animals of ��

Abigail Julianna Loomis — January 20, 2023 - 9:13am

Student life can be exhausting. Between running from class to class, studying for exams and trying not to burn down your apartment while cooking, it is easy to feel drained and stressed. But being at �� makes this a whole lot more manageable, as I can always find a fuzzy friend to help me feel better. Whether it is sunbathing with one of the physics building’s cats or hearing stories from my friends at the Goat Barn, the animals of �� are always there to put a smile on my face.

Financial Aid Basics in 3 Easy Steps

Abigail Julianna Loomis — December 12, 2022 - 10:23am

Paying for college can be difficult, but at ��, we have the resources to help you get the financial support you need. We’re going to outline some of the financial aid basics to make sure you get the low-hanging fruit, plus some additional ways to round out your financial aid package.