Academics
Jan. 31, 2025 6:58 p.m.
(Photo illustration by Irisa Le/Daily Bruin)
This post was updated March 2 at 9:20 p.m.
The abrupt transition from high school to college may leave Bruins reevaluating their study habits.
Bradley Bohall, a third-year biology student, said his habit of last-minute cramming was not sustainable for the rigorous quarter system in college.
By Donya Hassanshahi
Academics
July 16, 2024 12:36 p.m.Amid a downward trend in collegiate language course enrollments nationally, UCLA language programs and student organizations continue to push for active engagement in language learning.
Language learning enrollment in higher education saw a significant drop in recent years, according to the latest Modern Language Association report released last November.
By Anthony Li
Academics
March 14, 2024 11:59 p.m.Examining how school zoning regulations contribute to socioeconomic disparities
This post was updated April 1 at 11:48 a.m.
Across the country, the intricacies of school district zoning laws and district-drawn attendance zones that determine who can attend certain public schools extend beyond the physical layout of neighborhoods, according to the Urban Institute and Education Next.
By Riya Abiram
Academics
Feb. 22, 2024 8:54 p.m.How do enrollment times work, and how do they impact Bruins’ class choices?
This post was updated Feb. 29 at 9:17 p.m.
Enrollment is a recurring college experience that allows Bruins to determine their academic experience by selecting courses and their corresponding professors every quarter.
By Alicia Park
Academics
Feb. 2, 2024 8:00 a.m.A tool across eras: How college rankings continue to shape school prestige
Every fall, U.S. News & World Report publishes its ranking of colleges and universities across the country.
In the 2024 edition, UCLA and UC Berkeley tied for 15th nationally, which was a jump from the previous year when both institutions were ranked 20th.
By Anna Gu
Academics
Jan. 25, 2024 10:35 p.m.Enhancer or obstacle?: AI’s role at UCLA and in online learning after COVID-19
As online learning becomes more widespread and AI tools gain prominence in academia, both faculty and students are adapting to shifts in the educational environment in various ways.
By Myra Hussain
Academics
Dec. 20, 2023 5:24 p.m.Making majors: Digging into the process of creating new degree programs at UCLA
This post was updated Jan. 15 at 7:36 p.m.
UCLA added two new majors to its offerings in the fall: a Bachelor of Arts in music industry and a Bachelor of Arts in disability studies.
By Ellin Manoukian
Academics
Dec. 3, 2023 7:33 p.m.Examining the competitive nature of UCLA’s selective majors and minors
As another quarter comes to a close, the application process for certain majors and minors draws nearer for numerous Bruins.
With upward of 125 majors offered at UCLA through the College of Letters and Science, the Henry Samueli School of Engineering and Applied Science and other professional schools, students have abundant academic routes to explore.
By Lex Wang
Academics
Aug. 7, 2023 12:51 p.m.Growing group of non-STEM pre-meds explores new perspectives
When Bruins scan the list of majors offered at UCLA, the possibilities are almost endless. While students are generally free to explore and switch majors across a wide variety of disciplines during their undergraduate years, those intending to become physicians typically pursue a STEM field.
By Megan Wang
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