Editor’s note: This article contains mentions of addiction, including that of drugs and alcohol.
Going to new countries can often be an unforgettable learning experience.
Last year, when I was accepted into UCLA’s Global Internship Program, I could hardly contain my excitement.

The Luskin School of Public Affairs has been approved to launch its new Master of Real Estate Development program starting in the fall of 2025.
The 11-month program, which was first proposed three years ago, will give students graduate-level professional training in real estate and urban development, said Anastasia Loukaitou-Sideris, the Luskin School’s interim dean.