UCI isn’t just for STEM students!
High School vs. College Classes
How are college classes different from high school? To ease some of your nerves and answer some common questions as an incoming first-year, here’s a break down of some of the main differences!
6 Things I Wish I Knew Before Coming to UCI
Second year biological sciences major Malia shares her top tips for new Anteaters!
First-Year Dorms: Mesa Towers
Hear from current student Megan about her experience living in the Mesa Court Towers as a first-year.
My Road to Becoming an Education Major
Ever since I was little I knew I wanted to be in a career that would service others. Helping others has always been something I genuinely enjoy doing, and makes me happy. I knew that teaching was an option, and one I considered a lot, but as I started my first year, I realized how many other career options there were…
Orange You Glad I Said Hippocampus? What It’s Like To Be A Neurobiology Major
Do you like brains? Have you ever found yourself wondering how your brain is able to process the words you’re reading (at this very moment!)? Learn more about neurobiology from fourth year neurobiology major Jasmine!
Making the Most Of It - Even with Remote Learning!
Hear how computer science and engineering major Ruslan made the most of his first year at UCI, even as an out-of-state student attending remotely.
Building Your Resume with the DREAM Project Fellowship Program
One of the things that was a constant stress to me throughout my first two years at UCI was the fact that I had no work experience. That all changed when the UCI DREAM Center introduced their DREAM Project Fellowship Program...
Majoring in Public Health During a Pandemic
Hear how Emily’s experience interning for organizations like the American Heart Association and UCI Health as well as her courses in public health helped shape her perspective of the COVID-19 pandemic.
What It’s REALLY Like to Attend a Large Public University
Being part of a large public university is one of my favorite aspects of attending UCI. There are always new people to meet, a different club to go to, or a new counselor to chat with…
Sorority and Fraternity Life: Home Away from Home
I went into the Panhellenic Recruitment process knowing little to nothing about what being in a sorority actually entailed. My only expectation going into the recruitment process was finding a community that would help me feel at home and connected at UCI…
Meet Our Writers: Jasmine
Meet Jasmine, a fourth year neurobiology major and one of our newest bloggers.
Why I Chose UCI: Rishabh
Hear how hands-on research opportunities and on-campus recruitment by global technology companies influenced third year mechanical engineering major and international student Rishabh to say yes to UCI.
What is UCI's DREAM Center?
The DREAM Center provides resources and fosters community to help UCI’s undocumented students thrive throughout their college experiences.
Meet Our Writers: Yailin
Meet Yailin, a fourth year psychology and education sciences double major and one of our newest bloggers
Tips for Gaining Professional Experience as an Undergrad
Networking and gaining career experience while in college will set you up for success as you graduate and enter the workforce. Easier said than done, right? Here are a few tips for any student to find professional experience through campus resources!
Leaving the Aloha State for the Golden State
Second year biological sciences major Malia shares her inspiration to leave Hawaii to attend UCI.