Other Experiences

Brief Description:
Christian Fellowship

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Student Comment:

1. “Associated with University Presbyterian Church. This is NOT the only Christian fellowship, but I am placing it here because I want to emphasize how important it is to also take care of your spiritual health during your journey as a pre-med/med/honestly your whole life. Agape and University Presbyterian Church are one of the smaller organizations, so I felt like it was home and it was a family. People there will welcome and take care of you and give you lots of yummy food (daily bread and otherwise) haha. I am sure there are many other Christian groups out there that are the same! Check them out! But, in all seriousness, watch out for cults. Always double check, triple check that the fellowship and church stay true to the Bible and Gospel. Not to scare you, there are many groups out there that are not cults. haha :)”

Brief Description:
Award-winning UCLA student-run newspaper

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Student Comment:

1. “If you're into journalism, creative writing, photography, web design, you name it... I wrote for the DB all four years and absolutely loved it. I already had a baseline love and interest in writing as an English minor, so maybe I was biased, but I had some pretty unique experiences in undergrad writing for Science & Health. I got to tour PI labs, visit the hospital, and interview student-run clinics. Not to mention everything NON-health related I wrote about that absolutely thrilled me; stories about the astronomy and architecture departments, breaking news... Quite demanding in terms of deadline (it was unpaid labor) but the editors are students and understood when I had a busy month. Within the S&H beat in my time, you could become Lead Reporter or Editor.”

Brief Description:
Student Leadership Organization

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Student Comment:

1. “The Student Alumni Association (SAA) is a 100 member student leadership organization working within the UCLA Alumni Association to enhance the student experience and connect the student body with our incredible alumni. Throughout the year, SAA members plan social, career-oriented and school-unifying events such as Spring Sing, Beat 'SC Bonfire and Rally, I Heart UCLA Week Dinners for 12 Strangers, STEM Networking Night, and Interview With A Bruin. During my three years with the org, I served in the Bruin Spirit, Career Networking, and Outreach committees, helping to organize large-scale professional development events such as Interview With A Bruin as well as school spirit and community building events such as I Heart UCLA Week and Beat 'SC Bonfire and Rally. SAA has weekly Tuesday evening meetings where members connect with their committees to work on tasks and where professional development workshops are held. I learned everything from managing finances to applying for jobs to how to deliver great handshakes! SAA is a phenomenal org for social life as well. Most of my best friends from undergrad I met during my time with the org. The recruitment process is challenging but definitely manageable. For the interview, displaying energy, enthusiasm, and an understanding of SAA's mission and how you want to make an impact is super important. I'm currently a DGSOM MS2 and I can honestly say that SAA was among my most important experiences for learning leadership.”

Brief Description:
Learn and teach how to knit or crochet. Donate items to the community! :)

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Student Comment:

1. “This org is so dear to my heart. You are making a tangible impact to the community while being part of such a warm and welcoming one of your own! It is a great way to relax *gotta need something to wind down in med school y'all!!*, something that stands out in apps *wink wink*, learn to be handy for those medical techniques later *another wink wink*, and most importantly, you are having fun helping people with the best people! Anddd, they even have needles/hooks/yarn/supplies you can learn with!”

Brief Description:
Paid Student Leadership/Student Affairs Position

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Student Comment:

1. “I was a Resident Assistant for two academic years, working with over 150 residents in two diverse residential communities: De Neve Plaza and Rieber Hall. One of my pivotal responsibilities was counseling residents on personal issues such as academic progress, campus involvement, and mental wellbeing while providing useful resources and referral information when necessary. I developed and promoted floor-wide and building-wide programs designed to develop social responsibility and leadership, foster personal growth, encourage academic diligence, and cultivate safe environments. In addition, I provided duty coverage for my communities from 7PM to 7AM three times per week on a rotational basis. This position was significant for my leadership development, and I developed skills in event planning, conflict mediation, and community building. It is a substantial commitment (19 hours per week officially on payroll), but your housing and food expenses are completely covered. I'm a current DGSOM MS2 now!”