We're back with another episode in our series on acclimating to and navigating the university! This month's episode features a discussion about providing support to UCLA students of all backgrounds through a variety of scholarships and programs like the Affordability Initiative. Joining us on this episode is Brittany Schoof, Executive Director of the Office of Scholarships and Student Support Initiatives. Show notes: Affordability initiative: https://financialaid.ucla.edu/affordability-initiative Basic Needs Center: https://basicneeds.ucla.edu/ Black Bruin Resource Center: https://blackbruinre ..read more

This month, we're returning with another episode in our series on acclimating to and navigating the university with a conversation about the experiences of students with disabilities at UCLA. Joining us on this episode is Spencer Scruggs, Director of UCLA’s Center for Accessible Education, and Angelina Mejia, UCLA Disability Alumni Network Co-President. Show notes:   Center for Accessible Education: https://cae.ucla.edu/ Accommodations: https://cae.ucla.edu/accommodations BruinAccess (shuttle): https://transportation.ucla.edu/getting-around-campus/bruinaccess#:~:text=BruinAccess%20is%20a ..read more

This month we continued our series on acclimating to and navigating the university with a discussion about the international student experience at UCLA. Joining us on this episode is Jenna Bustamante, Programs Supervisor for the Dashew Center for International Students and Scholars. Show notes: Dashew Center: https://internationalcenter.ucla.edu/ iSTART Online Orientation: https://internationalcenter.ucla.edu/istart-ucla Scams and safety: https://internationalcenter.ucla.edu/scams-and-safety World Café: https://internationalcenter.ucla.edu/programs-events/in-house-program Parent & Fam ..read more

Happy New Year! On this special episode of Bruin Family Insights, Kayla chats with her colleague, Megan Marshall (Assistant Director, Student Alumni Programs & Family Engagement), about some exciting things to look out for in 2024 for UCLA. Kayla and Megan discuss the new strategic plan, the search for the new Chancellor, and opportunities to get involved with the Parent & Family Association in the year ahead. We look forward to connecting with you in 2024! Show notes: 2023-2028 UCLA Strategic Plan: https://strategic-plan.ucla.edu/#our-vision Goal 1: https://strategic-plan.ucla.edu/d ..read more

In light of the holiday spirit, the final Bruin Family Insights episode of 2023 (coming a little earlier than usual!) features a discussion on campus traditions. Joining us on this month’s episode are three special guests: Christina Ruiz (Associate Director, Student Alumni Programs & Family Engagement, and Student Alumni Association Advisor), Hanna Skikne (Student Alumni Association President) and Julie Sina (Associate Vice Chancellor, Alumni Affairs). This discussion highlights the various traditions and programs the Alumni Association offers current students, alumni, and families, and sh ..read more

This month's discussion centered on acclimating to campus as a transfer student. Our two guests for this episode, Sarah Molitoris (Assistant Director of UCLA's Transfer Student Center) and Jessica Trachtenberg (Transfer Student Alumni Network (TSAN) Advisory Board Member), chatted about resources for transfer students including the Transfer Student Center and TSAN, unique challenges and opportunities for transfer students, and thoughts on building community amongst the transfer student population. Show notes: Career Center: https://career.ucla.edu/ Center for Academic Advising in the College ..read more

This month, we're continuing season 4 of Bruin Family Insights with a discussion on how to navigate academic advising and degree planning at UCLA. We had two special guests for this conversation, Corey Hollis (Executive Director for Center for Academic Advising in the College and Assistant Dean for Undergraduate Support) and Marian Gabra (Director for Advisor Training & Professional Development, and Director for University Studies), who shared information about UCLA advising units, advising resources, and best practices for students to follow in order to meet their degree goals at the Univ ..read more

Welcome to Season 4 of Bruin Family Insights! On this episode we explore the topic of student organizations at UCLA, how students can get involved and the importance of building community on campus. Our guest for this month's episode is Mike Cohn, Director of Student Organizations, Leadership & Engagement (SOLE) at UCLA. Show notes: Enormous Activities Fair: https://community.ucla.edu/event/b4f2811f-1ec6-4a08-bb42-69747b767f70 Student Organizations, Leadership & Engagement (SOLE): https://sole.ucla.edu/ SOLE Student Organization Search Engine: https://sa.ucla.edu/RCO/public/search True ..read more

This month, we're wrapping up season three with the final episode in our series about supporting your student wherever they are in their academic journey, ending with our freshman students! Joining us today's episode is Ryan Darling, Associate Director for New Parent & Family Programs with UCLA’s Office of New Student Academic Programs, and Abby Johnson, Assistant Director of Academics and First Year Experience. Show notes: Academic Advancement Program: https://www.aap.ucla.edu/ Bruin Resource Center: https://brc.ucla.edu/ Cluster Program: https://www.uei.ucla.edu/academic-programs/ucla-cl ..read more

This month's episode continues our series on supporting your Bruin wherever they are in their UCLA journey, with our sophomore and junior students! Joining us on today's episode is Monroe Gorden, Vice Chancellor of Student Affairs at UCLA. Show notes: Ashe Center: https://www.studenthealth.ucla.edu/ Campus Life: https://campuslife.ucla.edu/ Career Center: https://career.ucla.edu/ Counseling & Psychological Center: https://counseling.ucla.edu/ Financial Wellness: https://financialwellness.ucla.edu/ Intramural Sports: https://recreation.ucla.edu/intramural-sports Leadership, Innovation, Netw ..read more