We’ve all felt the overwhelming emotions that come with closing your front door for the very last time before you’re off to college: the rushed final hugs with your parents or the recurring feelings of distance and vast vacancy. Read more...
Student Life
Lifestyle, Student Life, The Quad
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September 10, 3:09 pm
The Quad: Students have a lot to weigh in choice between UC SHIP and private health insurance
One of the most mind-boggling decisions an incoming freshman or transfer will have to make is whether to use a private insurance plan or adopt the University of California Student Health Insurance Plan, the system’s health insurance package for students. Read more...
Lifestyle, Student Life, The Quad, Westwood
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September 4, 2:25 pm
The Quad: Students share experiences of apartment living, from moving to managing finances
The beginning of September means the new school year – and the hectic move-in season that comes along with it – is rapidly approaching. While some students prepare to move in to the dorms, many plan to settle in to cozy Westwood apartments. Read more...
Campus, Student Life, The Quad
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August 20, 1:05 pm
The Quad: Upperclassmen share advice to ease first-year stresses and growing pains
My first steps on campus as a student consisted of a series of changes, such as the unusually hot sunshine in late September that was quite different from my cool hometown in New York. Read more...
Student Life, The Quad
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August 6, 10:11 am
The Quad: How to use data abroad without coming home to a spooky phone bill
There’s nothing worse than the dreaded text from your service provider telling you you’ve gone over your data allowance – again. The fear is even worse when you’re abroad, considering that you’re almost guaranteed to go over your data plan if you’re an active data user that sticks with a home provider such as Verizon Wireless, AT&T, T-Mobile or Sprint. Read more...
Student Life, The Quad, Westwood
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June 9, 2:35 pm
The Quad: Graduating UCLA students reminisce about their time in Westwood
Many students at UCLA can agree that Westwood is somewhat atypical from the usual college town. On a lucky day, one might be able to experience a run-in with Kanye West at the local Denny’s or become an eyewitness to A$AP Rocky’s late-night cookie butter pickup at Trader Joe’s. Read more...
Student Life, The Quad
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June 9, 2:19 pm
The Quad: Graduating Humans of UCLA share their stories and experiences
The class of 2018 comprises of thousands of students, ranging in areas of expertise, age and experience. Inspired by the popular photo blog “Humans of New York,” which collects photos and interviews with people throughout New York City, the Quad sought out some of the most interesting stories of graduating seniors. Read more...