What I’ve Learned As a Freshman

Spring Quarter is the Best Quarter

Spring quarter is the best quarter, hands down. There’s a certain energy in the air. The first years have begun to acclimate and feel comfortable at school. The older students are excited for summer. Everyone walks around with an extra gait in their step. Some people have great summer internships lined up. Others look forward to lazing around for the whole summer. Such is the nature of an academic culture as ambitious as UCLA’s.

That being said, we’re excited to hear about what everyone is doing this summer. Leave a comment on our facebook post featuring this article. We’ll interview the most exciting idea! (Hint, hint: if you have a cool startup that you’ve started or are working for a great cause that needs promotion, we are your mouthpiece).

Spring Break Destinations for Students

Although it’s only a week, Spring Break provides a much needed reprieve for students after the grind of Winter Quarter. The activities planned by Spring Breakers run the gamut from traveling to competing to computing. On The Hill asked students to share some of their Spring Break plans with the rest of us. What are you doing for spring break?

I’m going to a track meet in Arizona where I’m competing in javelin and discus.

-Zaybree Haury, second-year sociology major

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I’m going to work on my mobile app called Bruinlife that gives students access to dining hall menus as well as fitness and nutritional information.

-Matthew Decoste, fourth-year computer science student

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My plan is to go back to Northern California and relive some of my past before I go back to Malaysia.

-Atira Shukri, a fourth-year IDS student

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Well my friend lives in the Virgin Islands so I’m looking forward to the clean beach water there.

-Ashley Knights, fourth-year anthropology student

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I’m going to be in New York City and I’m super excited about finally being able to call out for a taxi.

-Kenya Simms, a fourth-year gender studies student

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I’m headed back to my hometown for San Francisco so I can attend my uncle’s wedding.

-Emily Tom, a first-year biochemistry student

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I’m going to Beyond Wonderland, an EDM music festival.

-Melissa Mendoza, a fourth-year biology student

Best Cafes to Study at in Westwood

The rapidly encroaching realization that finals are coming can draw even the most hardened procrastinators out of their apathy. Unfortunately on-campus study space is limited when every student at UCLA is coming to the same conclusion. Luckily, there are plenty of spots out in Westwood that provide a serene studying environment while also offering some delicious drinks and snacks to get you through your educational woes.

Netflix Affliction or Netflix Addiction

Whether you’re on a lazy staycation or a leisurely vacation, we know Netflix is bound to be on your spring break ‘to do’ list. Here are 8 of the best Netflix shows to watch over your break.

Your Guide to BruinView

So, you want an internship or a job. You’ve heard about Bruinview, but you don’t know exactly how it works. We’re here to update you. Here are the main points:

Sushi For Days

You can’t deny that UCLA has amazing dining services. Not only do we have a ton of options, but our food is hands down one of the best in the country. And just when you thought nothing could be better than lunch-to-go on those hectic days, De Neve has brought us our very own sushi-to-go! Weekdays from 11-3 you can grab an 8-piece sushi lunch to go with a choice of water, milk, or juice.

And the best things about the new sushi program?

(1) It’s just a swipe away
De Neve sushi offers you sushi and a drink for just one swipe. Way better deal than you could get in a restaurant.

(2) It’s conveniently placed on the hill
No need to trek to Westwood or Tsunami just for sushi. With De Neve’s sushi to go, you can have sushi for lunch during the week whenever your heart desires.

(3) Cucumber avocado roll every day
The vegetarian option of a cucumber avocado roll is available every day, so if you’re on a diet or have dietary restrictions, you don’t have to wait for a specific day to get your sushi fix.

College Essentials: What to Pack

Are you excited to move into your residence hall this September? Are you so excited you have already started packing? Well if you haven’t, here is a guide to what you should pack when moving in On The Hill.