Speaks Out
What advice do you wish had been given to you upon entering
UCLA?
"Take more classes for fun and classes that you will only be
able to take going to UCLA. Take classes from professors you enjoy
and not just stuff for your major. Take yourself less seriously
because this is an opportunity to discover the world around you and
to learn about other cultures."
Laila Legnieks
Alumna, Class of ’98
Political Science
"You need to plan ahead and have a planner and a set schedule. A
class on procrastination would also be good, because that’s the
first thing you do when you’re a freshman."
Freddie Mitchell
Second-year,
Undeclared
"Don’t be afraid to be undeclared for two years because that’s
the best way to go. Be as social as you can, because you only have
four years in this place."
Nate Moore
Third-year,
Undeclared
"Stay in the dorms, don’t go into Sunset Village- it’s pretty
boring if you want a social life. College is more fun and more
freedom. Sleep a lot, get as much sleep as possible. Afternoon naps
are the key for me."
Kim Nguyen
Third-year,
Political Science
"You have to work hard and try not to fall behind in your
reading or else you’re dead. Once you’re behind in the quarter
system, that’s the end of it. Try to be friendly with your floor if
you’re living in the dorms and try to get to know those people.
Spend a lot of time doing that otherwise you’ll be quite
lonely."
Kristin Bickett
Third-year,
Communication Studies
"I wish somebody would’ve told me what a big deal affirmative
action is at this school, because it’s way too big of a deal."
Grant Frankel
Third-year,
Undeclared
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