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School Slang
  • 8 Clap: The ultimate display of Bruin pride. The 8 Clap is performed simultaneously by thousands of students at sports events.
  • Blackout: The week before/during Greek rush periods, when the party scene is essentially dead
  • BruCaf: Bruin Café, the buzzing dorm eatery open until 2 a.m.
  • Bruin Walk: The central walkway that separates North Campus and South Campus
  • Buck Fiddy's: Student nickname for a food stand officially named Tommy Taco, which is a popular late-night nacho and fries hangout
  • Cluster: A group of classes that, when taken together, give credit for multiple general education classes in different subject areas (e.g. humanities, social sciences), and sometimes shave off extra classes students have to take
  • The Dungeon: Basement area of Powell Library (one of the quietest areas to study on campus)
  • Midnight Yell: Finals week tradition of screaming loudly one time at midnight to relieve stress
  • North Campus Majors: A nickname for social science and humanities majors, because most of these departments are located on the northern half of campus
  • Rape Trail: The (now) well-lit walkway between the dorms and the apartments
  • South Campus Majors: A nickname for life and physical science majors, because most of these departments are located on the southern half of campus
  • Sunset: All-encompassing term for the Sunset Canyon Recreation Center's field and two pools. Bikini-clad students swarm this area during spring quarter's warmer days.
  • URSA: The online enrollment system and infamous source of frustration over hard-to-find classes
  • Wooden: John Wooden Center, home of the ever-crowded gym
Things I Wish I Knew Before Coming To School
  • Even the people who appear to party 24/7 study, so you should too.
  • Get the 14 Premier Meal Plan. It has the perfect amount of meals and extras.
  • Get your own bed linens (twin extra-long for dorm beds).
  • Go to the frats during Orientation Week.
  • If you're going to drink illegally, don't be loud about it.
  • Some of the teachers are more interesting than the subjects they teach.
  • Someone in the dorms will have a microwave (and it’s best if it’s not you).
  • Visit the Career Center often to avoid being unemployed directly out of college.
  • Weekends should be used for getting away to local wilderness areas.
  • Your grades will plummet if you party more than you study.
Tips to Succeed
  • Actually go to class.
  • Always dispute bad grades.
  • Appear interested (even if you’re not).
  • Ask the TAs tons of questions.
  • Buy your books online to avoid paying zillions at the campus bookstore.
  • Check your e-mail frequently.
  • Don’t ever fall behind—the quarter system moves fast.
  • Drink lots of coffee!
  • Go to office hours.
  • Pick classes you actually like.
  • Research your professors before choosing your classes.
  • Study with other people in the class.
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flipperzippy

'15

Physiology

5.0
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There Is So Much to Do!

There is literally something for everyone! From research opportunities, clubs, volunteer groups, politically active groups, a cappella groups, music clubs, dance companies, sports teams, etc. Everyone is doing there own thing and the possibilities are endless! There are some amazing professors on campus and so many internship/job opportunities! I love UCLA! Also, the weather is sunny all year around! You can't beat that!

Feb 13, 2012

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lizambriz

'14

Anthropology and Archaeology

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Helping Everyone

Everyone on campus is involved with a lot of community service programs and are dedicated to helping the student body.

Jan 23, 2012

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angelic2311

'13

History

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Tunnels, Parties and Lounging!!

There are so many places to explore on campus we have steam tunnels under the campus and secret entrances scattered throughout but some are locked so you'll need someone who can pick a lock. You can also get to the roof of some buildings for a spectacular view of the city and I have heard of a telescope on top of one of the south campus buildings. The frat parties are very fun, boys do have a hard time getting in but girls dont have a problem. There is also a hookah bar and lounges to entertain complete with pool tables and air hockey.

Dec 31, 2011

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Traditions
  • Basketball Campout: Tents are pitched and pizza is ordered outside Pauley Pavilion on nights before big basketball games as students stake out for the best seats.
  • Book Reading Marathon: This little jewel is an English-lover’s delight, as the Undergraduate English Association sponsors a reading of a book in 15-minute increments. Many times, actors will come out to read the first hour of the book and support the English department.
  • Dance Marathon: Each winter, hundreds of Bruins subject themselves to 26 hours of constant dancing in Ackerman Grand Ballroom to raise funds for pediatric AIDS. Celebrity appearances and killer food sponsors are highlights.
  • Inverted Fountain: All UCLA students are only supposed to touch the fountain twice in their entire UCLA career: during orientation and on graduation day (assuming you remember). The fountain ushers all students into the University and bids them adieu, as well. It is a time-honored tradition that links all UCLA alumni.
  • Undie Run: On the final night of each quarter, students strip to their knickers for a speedy jaunt around Westwood and through campus. Though cops have been cracking down on the event lately, a hundred or so brave souls have kept it rolling.
Urban Legends Some say the Inverted Fountain, which was designed by a USC grad, was made to look like a toilet when viewing the fountain with Franz Hall in the background.

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