And in all this, making my own decisions and getting the feel of independence thrilled me. The grove in the Farmers Market, the open food market Smorgasburg selling donuts, bagels and acai bowls, and some of the best amusement parks I have ever visited - Six Flags and Disneyland - were more than I could wish for. Bowling and go carts were just some of the after-class activities. My favorite dining hall was Rendezvous with boba and burritos. My first impression of UCLA’s campus awed me. Even though I was physically far away from home, UCLA Summer Discovery made me realize that home has no boarders. Three weeks full of new opportunities, experiences, and friendships that would turn into family awaited me. The community, including RA’s, were all so welcoming. Stepping on UCLA ground felt too perfect to be true. Should I attend the second session alone or cancel my plans altogether? Three weeks later, I was flying. But my stars had other plans! A heavy bout of tonsillitis led me to a hospital bed! I was devastated and in a dilemma. A First-Hand Experience from a Summer Discovery UCLA StudentĪ passport in my hand and 11,088 km were just two weeks away! I was exhilarated by the thought of attending the first session of UCLA Summer Discovery at fifteen with two friends. She kindly shared her experience with us so we could give students an inside look at a Summer Discovery experience. She originally wrote this post for her own blog, A Cup of Inspiration. Daisy Nika participated in Summer Discovery UCLA.
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