WHAT HELPED YOU TRANSITION BETTER TO LIFE AT UCSD, BOTH ACADEMICALLY & PERSONALLY?

DANYA YASSINE

PRONOUNS: She/Her

MAJOR: Business Econ

COLLEGE: Sixth | 3rd Year Transfer

IDENTITIES: Lebanese, Palestinian, Muslim, Straight, Female

“What helped me transition to UC San Diego was creating my club and paving a space for a cultural community that I can share with the rest of the campus. My first quarter here, I extensively utilized the academic achievement hub, which I think is an under-utilized lifesaver.”

Loretta Cheng

PRONOUNS: She/Her/Hers

MAJOR: Human Biology

COLLEGE: Roosevelt | 4th Year

IDENTITIES: 1st Gen

“Something that has helped me transition to a better life here at UCSD academically would be learning to be more pro-active and willing to ask IAs for help during discussion or after has helped me understand class material a lot better. Learning to be more organized by using Google Calendar and planning out my work in advance has helped me not fall behind. Personally, exploring La Jolla and San Diego has helped me transition better because its pushed me out of my comfort zone to try new things. It also allowed me to find cute cafes and restaurants to try and study at.”

PRONOUNS: She/Her/Hers

GRADUATE PROGRAM: Education Studies | 5th Year

IDENTITIES: Chinese American, Woman

“Developing personal relationships with people in all types of roles - not just graduate students. I’ve really enjoyed getting to know faculty and staff. I especially value forming relationships with undergraduate students beyond TA and student because I believe undergraduate students and graduate students have much more similarities and connections beyond the classroom.”