I took up running during the fall quarter of my freshman year. It was a way to pass time – like most other first-years, I didn’t really have a ton of (read: any) close friends to do that with. Read more...

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Pursuing a higher education at UCLA is the dream of every Southern California kid. The reality of calling myself a UCLA student has yet to fully settle in. Read more...

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No matter how you slice it, online classes are not the same as on-campus instruction. For UCLA students, almost every aspect of the experience is different. Read more...

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I had never been interested in journalism until I heard about the Daily Bruin. I knew I didn’t want to write, given my major required me to constantly string words together, but I didn’t know that I could join Copy. Read more...

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From the first time I stepped foot on a soccer field at 4 years old, I knew I loved being a part of a team. There’s nothing quite like the rush of competition and the camaraderie created after working through a mountain of ups and downs toward a common goal. Read more...

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I am far too often ridiculed for my belief that everything happens for a reason. I’m an unapologetic fan of silver linings and signs from the universe – often nonexistent ones. Read more...

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College has not taught me how to be the functioning adult I thought I’d become. Sure, my four-year class optimization may be on par with that of a professional; timing my snacks down to the minute during a day of stacked classes has taught me a lot about planning. Read more...

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