As an incoming freshman, we are all warned about it: the dreadful “freshman 15,” referring to the 15 pounds freshmen gain within their first year of college…
All tagged uc
Small Communities on a Large Campus: How to Make UCI Feel Small
My first day on campus, I was pretty nervous. I was surrounded by people I didn’t know, and I was overwhelmed at the prospect of trying to create a life for myself at UCI…
Zotting Since 1965: The Story of our Mascot
We are the UCI Anteaters and we’re proud of it. Why wouldn’t we be? We’ve been zotting for 53 years and we don’t plan on stopping anytime soon…
Is UCI A Commuter Campus?
UCI over the last several years has taken pride in making the campus far more commuter-friendly, with more parking spaces and discounts for commuter parking…
Identity and Community: The Asian-American Expression at UCI
Visitors sometimes ask me what it’s like going to a school that is “so Asian.” This assumption presumes that there is a uniformity of student’s identities…
Your Go-To Guide for UCI's Housing Options
Housing at UCI is plentiful, but the options can be intimidating. In this post, I will be going over the pros and cons of each popular housing option…
Audrey Fong: Life as a Transfer Student at UCI
Audrey Fong is an English major who transferred into UC Irvine last year. I met her in French class where we bonded over our mutual love for boba and...
College: How Can I Afford It?
You may have been someone who looked at UCI’s tuition and immediately wondered: “How am I going to afford this?” Trust me, been there and done that…
Nasir Asad: Making the Most of Life at UCI
Nasir Asad, is a 3rd year double major in political science and international studies. Having known him for only a year, I am still astounded over how involved…
An Anteater’s Journey Through Disneyland
If you told eight-year-old me that I’d be regularly going to Disneyland after class for churros and parades, I would think it’s either a lie or a fantasy…
Applying to College? Here Are Some Tips!
So you want to go to college. No fear - I did, too. And, miraculously, I got in! But as a first-generation student, I didn’t have the most guidance. Here are my top…