The David Geffen School of Medicine is pictured. The school, like many other medical schools across the country, employs holistic admissions practices, which take both qualitative and quantitative factors into the admissions process.(Daily Bruin file photo)
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.
Between classes, clinical volunteering and personal hobbies, pre-health Bruins may have plenty to consider when crafting a well-rounded application for graduate school.
Nowadays, research is often a requirement for students to be competitive for graduate and medical school applications.
Research opportunities for undergraduate students are present in every corner of UCLA’s campus, from Dodd Hall to Engineering IV. However, despite the glowing amount of opportunities, landing a desired, worthwhile research assistant position as an undergraduate STEM student is not easy.
This post was updated Feb. 7 at 8:22 p.m.
While college is a place for students to learn to live and study more independently than ever before, this newfound independence can also be a source of stress.
“Believe in yourself and you can succeed.”
Cliche Instagram quotes inspiring one to feel better may seem to be a relic of the past, yet they hold a grain of truth despite their banality.
This post was updated May 11 at 9:45 p.m.
After winning the 2020 Nobel Prize in chemistry for developing a means to edit genomes, CRISPR co-inventor Jennifer A.
It’s deep into the quarter, exams are fast approaching, the assignments keep piling up and the tension accumulates. You begin to feel the burning of your lower back and the itchiness of wanting to move as long hours in front of a desk stack up.
Parents, students and educators alike have expressed concerns over the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on academics. However, the pandemic also exposed another crucial aspect of growth beyond academics: social-emotional learning.
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