International
May 15, 2021 11:21 a.m.
Incoming international students can still obtain their visas to start school in the fall but may face delays in scheduling their visa appointments. (Jingshu Wu/Daily Bruin)
The University of California is advocating for the federal government to resume visa services for international students in anticipation of the upcoming academic year.
The UC Office of the President urged the Department of State and Department of Homeland Security to resume visa services, expand the waiver for in-person interviews and grant online interviews for international students experiencing delayed visas, according to an April 30 letter signed by UC President Michael Drake and all 10 university chancellors.
By Rania Soetirto
International
May 13, 2021 10:52 p.m.Bruins come from all around the world, from Colombia to Bangladesh. Because of the pandemic, many international Bruins are currently residing in their home countries. In “At a Distance,” Daily Bruin writers will look at events around the world Bruins care about and give a student’s perspective on the topics.
By Andrew Panosian
International
May 5, 2021 3:20 p.m.At a Distance: UCLA community reflects on Biden’s recognition of Armenian Genocide
This post was updated May 5 at 9:04 p.m.
Bruins come from all around the world, from Colombia to Bangladesh. Because of the pandemic, many international Bruins are currently residing in their home countries.
By Rania Soetirto
International
April 28, 2021 4:00 p.m.International students express concern regarding vaccinations in home countries
Bruins come from all around the world, from Colombia to Bangladesh. Because of the pandemic, many international Bruins are currently residing in their home countries. In “At a Distance,” Daily Bruin writers will look at events around the world Bruins care about and give a student’s perspective on the topics.
By Rania Soetirto
Academics
April 14, 2021 4:53 p.m.UCLA conference highlights role of artificial intelligence in US-China relations
Artificial intelligence expert Kai-Fu Lee emphasized the importance of an international exchange of ideas in AI technology at a presentation Monday as part of a weeklong virtual UCLA conference.
By Victoria Li and Madelynn Mackenzie
A Closer Look
April 13, 2021 2:39 p.m.Students discuss how pandemic, racism affect United States’ global reputation
Salsa Mazlan remembers making the decision to fly back to her home country of Brunei from Westwood at the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic.
The third-year anthropology student considered waiting for the Bruneian embassy to take action but chose to go home to be with family.
By Constanza Montemayor and Abigail Siatkowski
International
Feb. 25, 2021 8:03 p.m.At a Distance: UCLA lecturer, students consider effects of Hong Kong’s pro-democracy protests
This post was updated Feb. 25 at 11:25 p.m.
Bruins come from all around the world, from Colombia to Bangladesh. Because of the pandemic, many international Bruins are currently residing in their home countries.
By Loan-Anh Pham
International
Feb. 19, 2021 5:42 p.m.UCLA Burmese Students’ Perspectives on the Military Coup in Myanmar
Life in Myanmar changed on Feb. 1, after a military coup followed the results of the nation’s election. From the detention of the nation’s democratic leader Aung San Suu Kyi to temporary shutdowns of internet access, Burmese students in the U.S.
By Eva Danesh
International
Feb. 18, 2021 11:48 p.m.At a Distance: Burmese students, faculty discuss military coup and subsequent protests in Myanmar
Bruins come from all around the world, from Colombia to Bangladesh. Because of the pandemic, many international Bruins are currently residing in their home countries. In “At a Distance,” Daily Bruin writers will look at events around the world Bruins care about and give a student’s perspective on the topics.
By Lily Flick
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