How is college life at UCLA or in California period?
Asked by Sheba, Baby!I like to write fictional stories and the one that I am working on now takes place at a California College (UCLA). I don't know anything about California anyway so any information, even if it seems insignificant to you, will help me. Thanks. QUESTIONS 2 GET U STARTED 1.)Dorm Life 2.)Things to do at college 3.)Things to do around the city 4.)The people 5.)Trends 6.)Some things that you like to do 7.)The environment 8.)The Weather (sunny, of course) but is there something else I should know about it? 9.)Everyday Life
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Answered by Lynn H
One of my best friends and an ex graduated from UCLA so I'll give you any information I have, being a southern californian born and raised. Your Questions: 1) Dorm life is crazy. Parties, all the time, especially if your pledging a sorority or fraternity. My friend moved into a neighboring apartment with her sorority sisters their sophmore year, and although they all had boyfriends already so they weren't as crazy, the parties and functions still happened. There was studying but mostly during the cruinch of finals week. 2) There are lots of things to do like pledging for sorority, fraternities, joining clubs like the drama, writing and there are also plenty of cultural clubs ect. You can also join the sports clubs. UCLA has one of the best women's and Men's teams nationally. 3) There are lots of things do around Westwood. There's a place called Westwood Village, and there are movie theatres that always have premiers and late night showings. Also plently of shops and dining. 4) Because of the University there is a large varity of people living over in that area. However Westwood has a lot of Armenian and Middle Eastern people in that area. 5) Most LA trends include wholistic healing, alternative medication, yoga, excersize, organic everything etc. Outward beauty etc. There is also a great multicultural trend push out here especially bringing awareness to Latino art and artists. Very cool. 6) I love to go to the theatre (not movies) the beach, shopping, and because LA is so central I love to take road teips to San Diego, Vegas, San Francisco and Rosarito (Mexico) but my favorite is Disneyland!!! Yes, I'm a big kid at heart. 7) The environment varies quite a bit depending on the neighborhood. You have areas that are posh like Beverly Hills and Brent wood, you have the suburbs, the Valley the San Gabriel Vally etc. You have areas like chinatown that are predominantly asian, litttle armenia, east LA which is mostly latino, etc. Hollywood is crazy and nastolgic but I wouldn't be there late at night, by myself anyway. You also have areas that have become srtists hubs, not because they are wealthy neighborhoods but because of the beautiful architexture and the craftsman homes. 8) The weather is muld most of the time, hotter in the valleys and cooler by the beaches. It stays mostly between 75-89. It's been increasingly muggly lately, and boy do we need the rain!!! 9) Everyday life can vary depending on your occupation. Angelinos do not depend much on Public transportatrion as NYers do. You know that son "nobody wals in LA" well it's true. That's why the freeways are so crowded. And because the homes are so expensive over here a great number of people have purchased their homes far way from the city and commute in. I have a friend who works at a television studio and commutes 2 1/2 hours everyday to work, both ways so a total of 5 hours on the road a day. I live in a small cottage which I rent and I also commutte to work. I am an actress but I also have a 7-5pm job in Downtown LA. My commute is not as harowing as my friends. It's only about 30 min. I work, rehearse my lines at lunch and break times (when I'm not on yahoo answers) and go to rehearsal afterward. Were doing a show right now so my time is pretty tied up but on my free days I do slow down and take the time to spend some quality time with family and friends, and of course boyfriend (they are soo needy (hee) anyhow life can get crazy down here but LA still sleeps at night unlike Vegas and NY. I hope this helps you. Good luck on your writing endeavours.
One of my best friends and an ex graduated from UCLA so I'll give you any information I have, being a southern californian born and raised. Your Questions: 1) Dorm life is crazy. Parties, all the time, especially if your pledging a sorority or fraternity. My friend moved into a neighboring apartment with her sorority sisters their sophmore year, and although they all had boyfriends already so they weren't as crazy, the parties and functions still happened. There was studying but mostly during the cruinch of finals week. 2) There are lots of things to do like pledging for sorority, fraternities, joining clubs like the drama, writing and there are also plenty of cultural clubs ect. You can also join the sports clubs. UCLA has one of the best women's and Men's teams nationally. 3) There are lots of things do around Westwood. There's a place called Westwood Village, and there are movie theatres that always have premiers and late night showings. Also plently of shops and dining. 4) Because of the University there is a large varity of people living over in that area. However Westwood has a lot of Armenian and Middle Eastern people in that area. 5) Most LA trends include wholistic healing, alternative medication, yoga, excersize, organic everything etc. Outward beauty etc. There is also a great multicultural trend push out here especially bringing awareness to Latino art and artists. Very cool. 6) I love to go to the theatre (not movies) the beach, shopping, and because LA is so central I love to take road teips to San Diego, Vegas, San Francisco and Rosarito (Mexico) but my favorite is Disneyland!!! Yes, I'm a big kid at heart. 7) The environment varies quite a bit depending on the neighborhood. You have areas that are posh like Beverly Hills and Brent wood, you have the suburbs, the Valley the San Gabriel Vally etc. You have areas like chinatown that are predominantly asian, litttle armenia, east LA which is mostly latino, etc. Hollywood is crazy and nastolgic but I wouldn't be there late at night, by myself anyway. You also have areas that have become srtists hubs, not because they are wealthy neighborhoods but because of the beautiful architexture and the craftsman homes. 8) The weather is muld most of the time, hotter in the valleys and cooler by the beaches. It stays mostly between 75-89. It's been increasingly muggly lately, and boy do we need the rain!!! 9) Everyday life can vary depending on your occupation. Angelinos do not depend much on Public transportatrion as NYers do. You know that son "nobody wals in LA" well it's true. That's why the freeways are so crowded. And because the homes are so expensive over here a great number of people have purchased their homes far way from the city and commute in. I have a friend who works at a television studio and commutes 2 1/2 hours everyday to work, both ways so a total of 5 hours on the road a day. I live in a small cottage which I rent and I also commutte to work. I am an actress but I also have a 7-5pm job in Downtown LA. My commute is not as harowing as my friends. It's only about 30 min. I work, rehearse my lines at lunch and break times (when I'm not on yahoo answers) and go to rehearsal afterward. Were doing a show right now so my time is pretty tied up but on my free days I do slow down and take the time to spend some quality time with family and friends, and of course boyfriend (they are soo needy (hee) anyhow life can get crazy down here but LA still sleeps at night unlike Vegas and NY. I hope this helps you. Good luck on your writing endeavours.
