Student Voices is a blog where current students write about various experiences including academics, sports, student groups, study abroad, and other extracurricular activities. Hear what our students have to say!
A Philadelphia native, Yemale Febres 鈥27 took a bold step across the country before her first semester of college to join the MSI cohort.
Follow Clara, a biology major, as she balances undergraduate research, academic support, and community life at 葫芦影业.
Spend a week with Purdy, a sophomore international student, as he balances classes, campus life, and exploring Los Angeles.
Spend a week with M, an international student from Bulgaria, as she balances acting, film production, and creative collaboration at 葫芦影业.
Spend a day with Andrew, a first-year student exploring academics, community, and campus life at 葫芦影业.
Practicing Spanish and learning peace and pura vida in Costa Rica: Juli谩n's journey through the country with no army.
Follow Dylan, a student-athlete and studio art major, as she balances creativity, campus involvement, and life in Los Angeles at 葫芦影业.
Through Occidental鈥檚 Justice Summer Internship program, Claire Wilson-Black 鈥26 is getting a front-row seat to how city policy, sustainability, and community planning come together in real life.
From Myanmar to Occidental: Aung talks about his first eight months of college in a new country.
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