When you ask a kid what he or she wants to be when they grow up, you can expect certain answers "“ astronaut, pilot, doctor "“ and teacher. Read more...
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September 21, 1:00 am
Ramsey Ugarte: Travels in Peru justified the cost of a UCLA education
My first bed in Peru was a row of airport chairs. Read more...
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A view overlooking the city of Ayacucho, Peru. Daily Bruin columnist Ramsey Ugarte worked at a health clinic in South America for two weeks during the summer.
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September 21, 12:10 am
Alexandra Tashman: Choosing a major early lends to a smoother college path
I've known since fifth grade that I wanted to study history. Read more...
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September 21, 12:04 am
Kimberly Grano: Students should take advantage of resources at UCLA to develop entrepreneurship
Would you drop out of college if a wealthy Silicon Valley billionaire offered you $100,000 and the chance to create the startup company of your dreams? Read more...
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September 10, 3:36 am
UC should encourage the use of open-source textbooks to improve quality, affordability
At the beginning of the quarter, you always see the same thing: long, winding lines of impatient students trying to get their books out of Ackerman Union. Read more...
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September 10, 3:33 am
Depth of dishonesty: Students should prioritize learning, not finding an easy way out
With a seal that proclaims "Veritas" "“ Latin for "truth" "“ and a reputation as the foremost academic institution in the world, Harvard University embodies the spirit of intellectual pursuit in America. Read more...
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August 27, 4:02 am
Tightening eligibility requirements would allow CSUs to meet promise of providing education
The California State University's recently announced admissions policy of letting in nonresident students while freezing in-state admission raises concerns about the direction taken by the CSU system in the wake of financial cutbacks. Read more...