Studying abroad is often seen as an educational excuse to live in another country. However, beyond the novel appeal of living abroad, there is also compelling evidence that studying abroad can actually help develop useful academic, professional and even personal skills. For many students, however, there are obstacles that stand in the way of studying […]
Category Archives: Lifestyle
Throwback Thursday: Tackling the eternal problem of overcrowding on campus
Our recent complaints of increasing enrollment echo issues in decades past
Activities to check off your UCLA bucket list
Every campus has long-standing traditions that make attending that school a unique experience. Make sure to try some of the activities on our bucket list so you don’t miss out on what UCLA has to offer. Movie premiere in Westwood One of the draws of going to school in Los Angeles is the glitz of […]
Five Instagram-worthy spots in the San Fernando Valley
You don’t have to travel far to find Instagram-able spots near L.A. Watch as video journalist Michael Sherman, a San Fernando Valley local, shows us the best places for Angelenos to get that perfect Instagram picture for your feed.
prime: How to plan a summer garden party
If you’re in town for the summer, spend a day picnicking at the Getty Center, or take advantage of the sculpture garden or your apartment building’s rooftop common area to plan a summer garden party. Westwood may be emptier than it is during the school year, but your weekend afternoons don’t have to be. With […]
Rush-Hour Respite: A trip to the Getty Villa
How one commuting student spends those dark hours in the afternoon and evening.
#Throwback: Mojo’s 2012 Fresh Faces graduate
The Quad throws back to its previous iteration, Mojo, and the freshmen we interviewed back in 2012