Who are we? It’s a question we have asked ourselves over and over again, and the more we’ve asked ourselves this question, the more we have come to realize there is no simple answer. Read more...
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Imagine feeling a weight on your shoulders that bears down deeper and deeper until you can’t do even the simplest tasks. That’s what burnout feels like, and for many of us, we don’t have to imagine it. Read more...
Photo: A lecture hall sits empty. Burnout is difficult to deal with, but it can present an opportunity to reflect on your lifestyle and what you find important. (Daily Bruin file photo)
When I am with my family in public, we are often asked what language we are speaking, or where we are from. The most common guesses are Russian, Polish or Latvian – none of which are correct. Read more...
Photo: The map shows Lithuania. Columnist Laura Gulbinas explores her struggles in staying connected to her Lithuanian identity and culture. (Jason Zhu/Daily Bruin staff)
For most of my life, I never thought about what it truly meant to be a first-generation college student. Where I grew up, a person who was a first-generation student was as common as a person who breathed air – until I came to UCLA. Read more...
Photo: (Victoria Li/Daily Bruin senior staff)