As a first-generation college student, college can be really scary and exciting. I chose to go to UCI knowing that there were plenty of resources available for me to ease my transition into the college environment…
Getting Involved in Your First Year at UCI
Finding a supportive community and getting involved during your college years is very important. However, it can seem overwhelming when you don’t know where to start looking. Use these helpful resources to help guide your search as a new Anteater!
Meet Our Writers: Emily
Hey there! My name is Emily. I am a first-generation graduating senior studying business economics and public health policy with a specialization in global economy and international issues.
Home Away From Home
Leaving for college is something new and frightening that some of us get to experience. I am sure that for so many of us it was our first time moving away from home. We are filled with excitement yet anxious to see what is in store for us.
Petr the Anteatr’s Legacy
You probably know Peter the Anteater as our energetic and spirited campus mascot, but have you heard of Petr the Anteatr yet?
Why I Chose UCI
As I learned about the resources that were and were not available to me because of my status, I knew that I had to apply to colleges that would offer the most supporting environment for me.
The Campuswide Honors Collegium Experience
UCI’s honors curriculum allows students to get the most out of their college education, allowing them to explore a wide variety of challenging topics that are beyond their chosen major. Alexis, a business administration major, tells us about her experience in the program and shares an important tip for future honors students.
Keeping Community Connected at UCI
Though COVID-19 has presented many challenges to the way UCI student organizations function, the sense of campus community is still very much alive and well.
Meet our Writers: Maria
Meet Maria, a fourth year education sciences major and first-generation college student.
Why I Consider UCI My True Home
Gourav, a business administration major, shares his experience finding a home in UCI after growing up across the globe.
An Introvert’s Guide to UCI
Tips from a self-proclaimed introverted Anteater on finding balance as part of UCI’s large student body.
Looking for Mentorship? Presenting: The Anteater Network
There’s no denying that mentorship plays an important role in one’s academic and career aspirations—UCI’s very own Division of Career Pathways states that about 75 percent of top executives say that mentorship played an instrumental role in their success.
From Changing Majors, to Changing Communities for the Better
Many students set their sights on attending UCI because of our campus’s unique computer science program; the University of California, Irvine is the only campus in the UC system to have an entire school dedicated to the study of computer science and related majors.
Navigating Life as a Pre-Med Student
Wondering what life is like for students pursuing a future in medicine? Second year biological sciences major Fran gives us the inside scoop, including how she decided to pursue healthcare, the resources she’s relied on, and her biggest piece of advice to new students.
First-Year Housing Q&A: Mesa Court Towers
Here at UCI, about 80% of freshmen live on campus. What will your dorm experience look like? Hear from two first-year Mesa Court residents!
On-Campus Mentorship Programs: Making the Most of Your UCI Experience
Mentorship is a game changer because it essentially connects you with people who have already played in the level of the “game” you are going into. For me, that new game was college.
Life as a Student Athlete
Meet Kyle! He’s a third year Political Science major from Eastvale, California and a member of the UCI men’s track and field team.