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September 25, 10:32 pm

The immersive experience of an independent study abroad program

When Olivia Draper stepped off the plane in Thailand this summer, she barely spoke a word of Thai. Instead of studying abroad with a university program, Draper traveled on her own to Thailand, where she spent eight weeks working in a restaurant while learning Thai, and another five days living as a nun in a Buddhist monastery near Bangkok. Read more...

Photo: Olivia Draper spent about nine weeks living on her own in Thailand to learn Thai. Draper worked in a restaurant and lived as a Buddhist nun in a monastery. (Michael Zshornack/Assistant Photo editor)

News, Science & Health

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September 25, 10:28 pm

UCLA Health program aims to improve fitness in LA schools

School-affiliated personnel from 11 middle and high schools in Los Angeles County can use newly furnished fitness centers funded by UCLA Health this year. The UCLA Health Sound Body Sound Mind, which promotes childhood health, aims to reduce obesity rates in the Los Angeles Unified School District by funding fitness centers. Read more...

Photo: UCLA Health Sound Body Sound Mind helps schools in the Los Angeles Unified School District build fitness centers and improve their physical education programs through grants up to $50,000. (Courtesy of UCLA Health Sound Body Sound Mind)

Campus, News

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September 25, 10:28 pm

UCLA Extension’s Jeanne Holm uses technology to help the LA community

Jeanne Holm has worked for decades to make data and technology more accessible to the public. Holm, a third-generation Angeleno and UCLA graduate, balances her time between teaching at UCLA Extension and guiding technological development for the city of Los Angeles. Read more...

Photo: Jeanne Holm teaches data courses at UCLA Extension when she’s not working as a technology adviser for the City of Los Angeles. (Courtesy of UCLA Extension)

Campus, News, Student Government

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September 25, 6:55 pm

Bruins discuss methods, plan events to increase student voter turnout

Students campaigning for voter registration held a meeting Saturday to discuss how they will reach their goal of registering 15,000 students on campus to vote before the Oct. Read more...

Photo: USAC External Vice President Rafi Sands met with 15 students Saturday to brainstorm campaigning strategies for increasing student voter registration. (Deanna Necula/Daily Bruin)

A Closer Look, Campus, News

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September 22, 11:32 pm

Triathlete overcomes hurdles after car accident, focuses on positivity

Nako Nakatsuka is training for her 11th triathlon since she was hit by a car two and a half years ago, which left her with a concussion, back bruises and permanent tissue damage on her gluteus. Read more...

Photo: Nako Nakatsuka, a doctoral student in chemistry and member of the UCLA Triathlon Team, got into a severe car accident two years ago. She is now training for an Olympic triathlon. (Keila Mayberry/Daily Bruin staff)

News, Westwood

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September 22, 9:20 pm

Westwood Village Improvement Association invites community to contribute

UCLA students, staff and Westwood community members will soon be able to offer input about Westwood Village’s specific plan. The Westwood Village Improvement Association recently set up a questionnaire on social media, including Facebook and Twitter, asking community members to join an advisory committee. Read more...

Photo: Westwood Village community members will be able to review the Village’s specific plan, which guides development to create a successful business district. (Daily Bruin file photo)


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