Student Spotlight

“Being a part of the UCLA community has been invaluable to my professional and personal development. I have enjoyed the engaging courses and exchanges of perspectives and experiences with my classmates.”

Sumin Sohn, South Korea, Sustainability

Instructor Spotlight

International Student Support

No matter where you’re from, the International Programs team is here to help you succeed. Our office offers:

• A comprehensive new-student orientation to help you tackle the logistics and details of studying in the U.S.

• Tailored academic advising to help you meet your individual goals

• Access to all the tools you’ll need to be successful in a U.S. classroom and beyond, including our Career Services office

• Visa support and guidance and access to international student health insurance

Sarita D. Jackson, Ph.D.

Ms. Jackson is president and CEO of the Global Research Institute of International Trade (GRIIT). She assists business owners with increasing their profits by exporting to the global market. Dr. Jackson has served as a trade policy consultant throughout Latin America, the Caribbean and Southern Africa. Prior to founding GRIIT, Dr. Jackson was a tenured associate professor. She is a former Fulbright Scholar, and her work has been published in a number of academic journals nationally and internationally. Her second book, International Trade in Services: Effective Practice and Policy, was recently published by Routledge Taylor and Francis Group.

• Local networking and volunteering opportunities so you can make impactful, deep connections with the UCLA community

• Excursions and activities featuring the most iconic destinations in Los Angeles, including hikes to the Hollywood sign and trips to sunny California beaches