Admissions Blog Content

Support makes all the difference

Isabella E Beristain — May 01, 2025 - 7:00am

Gain valuable advice from a student on how to find community, connect with instructors and advisors, and find work-life balance in your first year of college.

Support leads to success in college

Isabella E Beristain — May 01, 2025 - 6:34am

Read how joining a student retention initiative helped ��о�� student Pat Fang find community, gain leadership skills and discover the right career path.

Build the community you need

Isabella E Beristain — May 01, 2025 - 6:18am

Want to find friends at any university? Third-year student Ociano Lazo will walk you through two main strategies to meet new people and find your community.

Bridge cultures to build networks

Isabella E Beristain — April 15, 2025 - 8:50am

Learn two tips from ��о�� student Ferdinand Kuanda on how international students can build community through mentorship and student organizations.

Why you should join a club

Isabella E Beristain — March 04, 2025 - 11:30am

Want to make new friends, build a network, hone your skills, make a difference and relieve stress at the same time? Try joining a student club or organization.

Keeping the band together

Isabella E Beristain — January 30, 2025 - 10:21am

Missing your friends and family is a normal part of the college experience. Here are ways to keep in touch with your loved ones when you’re feeling homesick.

How to relax while you wait for admission decisions

Isabella E Beristain — December 18, 2024 - 10:41am

Dear students,

Congratulations! You submitted your college applications. This marks a major milestone in your academic journey. Feel proud of the effort, time and dedication you put in over the last couple of months. Now comes the dreaded waiting period — a time filled with both anticipation and nerves.

This holiday season I want to share some advice to help you navigate this time with a sense of calm and balance.

Write Personal Insight Question responses that reflect you

Isabella E Beristain — November 12, 2024 - 8:35am

A ��о�� admissions director provides step-by-step advice on how to write a great PIQ, the UC version of a college essay. His main tip? Be authentic.

Master time management for success

Isabella E Beristain — October 31, 2024 - 8:39am

Time management is key for a successful college application. Track extracurricular activities, create a checklist of admission requirements and start early.

Navigate college fairs like a pro

Isabella E Beristain — October 02, 2024 - 4:01pm

The best questions you can ask at a college fair are ones that help you picture yourself on campus and are not answerable through a quick Google search.