Scrolling down the list of General Education courses on the UCLA Registrar’s Office’s website during enrollment, one is likely to find that many are already “closed.” Often, limited enrollment opportunities are a prominent indicator of budgetary constraints.
Author Archives: Maia Ferdman
Maia Ferdman: Messages presented on campus not absolute
In 10th grade, I was given a booklet that contained a long list of common arguments “anti-Israel” people make, and how to counter them with the “facts.”
Maia Ferdman: Federal policy on internships lacking
Today it is a given that young people need hands-on experience or an internship under their belt to get a job.
A lagging economy has increased this necessity and lessened employers’ willingness to offer a salary in return.
Maia Ferdman: Students should seek further real-world experience during study abroad programs
Conduct bioengineering research in Singapore. Shadow an Italian doctor. Collect samples from Australia’s Great Barrier Reef.
Maia Ferdman: College info for undocumented students needs higher visibility
On Tuesday, President Barack Obama announced his shifted focus on immigration reform and his plans to create new pathways to citizenship for undocumented immigrants. His announcement reflects a growing movement in our country toward the improvement of a seemingly broken system.
Maia Ferdman: Global Studies draws necessary connections
More Americans are working abroad than ever before, perhaps because of the limited American job market or the allure of new experiences.
Maia Ferdman: Student groups should acknowledge, discuss mixed cultural backgrounds
At home, my grandfather often sings us old tango classics, my mother eats a spoonful of dulce de leche for dessert most nights and Spanish was my first language.