I would say that I’m a goal-oriented person. As a kid, I navigated life through tunnel vision, seeking clarity in my pursuits. Back then, the world looked linear, and life felt predictable. Read more...
Photo: Tabitha Hiyane (pictured) describes starting a new chapter as a transfer student at UCLA. (Courtesy of Tabitha Hiyane)
It’s a rare day that I make it to the afternoon and find myself ahead of schedule as opposed to behind, with more of my to-do list crossed off than there is left to complete. Read more...
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This post was updated Jan. 26 at 9:41 p.m. Editor’s note: This article contains mentions of eating disorders that may be upsetting for some readers. This February will mark my third anniversary of recovering from an eating disorder that came weeks away from taking my life. Read more...
Photo: A UCLA elevator that reads, “No waiting two doors over; take the stairs” is pictured. Opinion columnist Zoe Saldanha describes the challenges of recovering from an eating disorder at UCLA amid the high prevalence of diet culture among students. (Myka Fromm/Daily Bruin)
This post was updated Jan. 26 at 9:39 p.m. Five months ago, I embarked on the most surreal journey of my life – a semester abroad in Madrid. Read more...
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The swift 10-week transition from high school graduate to integrated college student has felt like a lifetime to me. Although it was only a quarter ago, I still remember the excitement of leaving the homogeneous, quiet suburbs to live in the bustling city of Los Angeles. Read more...
Photo: First-year business economics student Tavian Williams (pictured) describes how the first quarter at UCLA presents students with new challenges and learning lessons. (Courtesy of Tavian Williams)
On the ninth hole of a local golf tournament, my playing partner made an unprompted comment about humanity’s good nature. “Most people aren’t racist,” he confidently noted. Read more...
Photo: Opinion columnist Russell Ahmed, pictured, leans against a brick wall in downtown Columbus, Ohio. (courtesy of Russell Ahmed)
This post was updated Dec. 2 at 3:58 p.m. Last year, I watched “The Graduate” for a class about America in the 1960s. It was a movie I’d been wanting to see for years, but somehow I’d never gotten around to it. Read more...
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