Los Angeles County is home to one of the largest Latino populations in the nation – and with that comes a rich history of activism and culture.

With college comes opportunities and challenges that can be just as daunting as exciting. For brand-new Bruins, the adjustment to college life can be social, academic or geographic.

From move-in week’s exciting activities to many students’ first in-person learning experience, Bruins are transitioning into a new social setting after over a year of social distancing.

After 18 months of remote learning, the previously desolate UCLA campus is now brimming with excitement and anticipation for the upcoming school year. From the Enormous Activities Fair to zombie tag, many Bruins were able to partake in the week zero traditions reflecting the True Bruin Welcome.

This post was updated Sept. 27 at 6:23 p.m.
After quarters of students hopping between Zoom sessions, UCLA has officially resumed in-person learning. For many, this entails a strenuous trek from dorms on the Hill to on-campus classes, but for others, this journey is even longer.

The Taliban declared victory in Afghanistan on Aug. 22 after a 20-year-long war between opposition forces, including the Afghan government and the United States.
The government takeover came shortly after President Joe Biden authorized April 13 the full removal of federal troops on Afghan soil by Aug 31.

The prospect of learning at a university where a student is just one of 31,636 peers may be daunting. How can a professor remember your name in a lecture class with hundreds of other students?