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4 Things UCLA Students Should Look For When Using the BruinWalk Website

by Sam Glick March 3, 2020
written by Sam Glick

As a UCLA student, it can be very stressful looking for the best classes. The process of enrolling is very competitive if you aren’t prepared. Thankfully, the BruinWalk website provides a great amount of information that can help students find the professors and classes that suit them. Here are 4 things to look for when using Bruin Walk.

Find the teaching style that is best for you

Classes at UCLA can be taught in a variety of ways. Are you a student that benefits from having mandatory assignments that help you understand the course? Or would you prefer being measured through midterms and a final only? There is a broad spectrum on how professors structure their classes. As a student, it is important to recognize the teaching style that best suits you. When searching for a class on Bruin Walk, look through the comments for each professor to learn about their course structure. 

Look at the different grade distributions between professors for a given class

Most classes at UCLA are taught by a number of different professors over the course of the year. Some professors teach the class in the fall, while others may teach in the winter or spring. Look over the rating for the different professors and choose the one that best suits you. 

If there is a professor you enjoyed from the past, look for other classes they teach

As students move through their major’s requirements, there is an opportunity to take a class from a professor they previously had. If you enjoyed a professor previously, Bruin Walk gives you the opportunity to search for that professor’s name in their database. 

Make sure the professor’s rating is up to date

The Bruin Walk website has been around for many years. It is important to check and make sure the professor’s data is up to date. There is a drop down menu that shows all the quarters in which the professor has taught the class. 
BruinWalk is an essential part of UCLA student’s lives.

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What Does it Mean to be a Bruin?

by BruinLife Photo November 23, 2019
written by BruinLife Photo

In honor of UCLA vs USC week, here are what some UCLA students had to say about being a part of the Bruin community!

  • Tylor McGrew, 3rd Year, Biology major
    “Being a Bruin means practicing school spirit in many ways like by getting involved in the community, meeting friends, and improving yourself.”
    Photo by Isaiah Little
  • Nadim Sheikh, 2nd Year, International Trade major
    “To be a Bruin means supporting the school and the best part is the school spirit.”
    Photo by Chenyang Lai
  • Ashley Tang, 2nd Year, MCDB major
    “To be a Bruin means being a part of the LA community and having tons of school spirit.”
    Photo by Naomi Holmes
  • Nolan Kim, 2nd Year, Sociology major
    “To me, being a Bruin means achieving things I never thought I would be able to do.”
    Photo by Ariana Fadel
  • Arbrean Sears, 2nd year, Biochemistry major
    “To be a Bruin is to be serious about academics and school spirit.”
    Photo by Anna Yang
  • Daniel Peters, 4th Year, MIMG major
    “To be a Bruin is to be smart, be perseverant, and be helpful.”
    Photo by Zhuofu Li
  • Imani Isaia, 3rd Year, Pre-Sociology major
    “To be a Bruin is to carry Bruin pride wherever you go. Holding your head high against adversity, and always striving for excellence in everything you do. Beat ‘SC! Go Bruins!”
    Photo by Catherine Wang
  • Chris Mauerman, 3rd Year, Communication major
    “To me, being a Bruin is about recognizing the fact that we are all part of a larger community and should support and lift each other up.”
    Photo by Naomi Holmes
  • Clarissa Johnson, 2nd Year, Pre-Communications major
    “To be a Bruin is to be a community in and outside of the classroom.”
    Photo by Anna Yang
  • Orion Smedley, 3rd Year, Physics
    “If I wasn’t proud to be a Bruin, I wouldn’t be a Bruin.”
    Photo by Ariana Fadel
  • Fatiatama’i Folau, 3rd Year, History major and African American Studies minor
    “To be a Bruin means kicking ass and elevatin'”
    Photo by Catherine Wang
  • Sandhya Muragan, 3rd Year, Human Biology and Society major
    “To me, being a Bruin means having an abundance of school pride and an excitement to participate in activities that represent the values of UCLA!”
    Photo by Isaiah Little
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UCLA Roundnet Team 5th in the Nation

by Lila Hearn April 22, 2019
written by Lila Hearn

UCLA’s Roundnet Club teammates Jason Rhoads and Ryan Baillargeon are ranked fifth in the country, after proving themselves in several tournaments this year.

Jason Rhoads (furthest left) standing next to partner Ryan Baillargeon

Roundnet (also known by the popular name Spikeball) has gained popularity at UCLA and all across the nation as both a casual beach game and a serious sport. It can be played almost anywhere, needing only two teams of two and a Roundnet set. Junior Ryan Baillargeon is the founder and president of UCLA’s Roundnet Club, which has gained plenty of popularity in just two years since its founding. He and sophomore Jason Rhoads make up the team Musty-er (the duo’s team name is a tribute to the team name of their good friends from Cal Poly SLO, Musty, who are also nationally ranked).

Jason Rhoads practicing at Sunset Rec

The sport fosters a real sense of community. The UCLA Roundnet Club practices weekly at Sunset Rec, is open to anyone with an interest in the game, and has even applied to be an official club sport next year. More experienced players gladly help those just starting out, and several teams of two compete in tournaments representing UCLA.

Traveling members of the UCLA Roundnet Club

Rhoads describes the sport to those who have never heard of it as “like volleyball, but the change of possession happens when the ball hits the net, as opposed to going over.” His favorite part of the game is the community of players, and the “fun competitive vibe” of everyone involved.

Ryan Baillargeon (furthest right) practicing with friends at Sunset Rec

UCLA Roundnet is only getting bigger. Anyone interested in playing is encouraged to contact Ryan at [email protected] 

April 22, 2019 0 comment
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My Experience at UCLA’S Dinner for 12 Strangers

by Tiara Suguitan March 6, 2019
written by Tiara Suguitan

When I came to UCLA I never would have anticipated that I would be going over to a stranger’s house with several other students for dinner. But let me tell you, participating in Dinner for 12 Strangers has become one of my favorite memories at UCLA! I know what you’re thinking… “Isn’t it awkward?” And the answer to that is no, not really. It was really funny because at the dinner me and the other students at the table were talking about how we heard about Dinner for 12 Strangers and our thoughts on going into it and all of us admitted to a fear of it being awkward. But really, let me tell you it wasn’t bad at all! If anything the experience left me feeling refreshed. It was nice getting to meet people that I wouldn’t have met if I hadn’t signed up for the dinner. The conversations were also super interesting. I’m an English major and so I usually never meet any south campus majors so it was just nice to meet some biology and mathematics majors! One of the professors who attended the dinner spoke about her research and recent discoveries.

The dinner was filled with lots of food and lots of laughs. After we all finished eating dinner we moved on over to the living room and played guessing games where we all had to write either a phrase or object on a piece of paper while the person who chose the card would have to either act out or explain what’s on the card while everyone else tried to guess what was on the card. After that, we all went around in a circle and spoke about our majors and what we were interested in. This was really nice since during the literal dinner aspect, we all only really spoke to the people that were on our half of the table so it was nice to go around and connect with the people that sat at the opposite end of the table.

The evening was filled with really great vibes! Everyone was so wonderful and outgoing. I 10/10 recommend this experience. If you’re interested but are afraid that it’ll be awkward, don’t be! Everyone that participates in it signed up and wants to be there and meet new people. Another thing is that to participate in a dinner, it isn’t limited to alumni and students in Los Angeles, it’s global.

Unfortunately, for this school year the deadline is passed to sign up for a dinner but this is a UCLA tradition that the UCLA Alumni Association holds every year. Sign-ups open at the beginning of each year so if you’re interested in participating next year and making amazing memories and meeting new people I’d definitely give this a shot! 

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