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Campus Update from UCLA Parent Programs
Dear UCLA parents and families:
College is a wonderful time, but is undoubtedly stressful as well. Transitions are difficult. Your Bruin is faced with the challenges of living away from home, meeting new friends and making the most of UCLA's educational opportunities, all at the same time.
Students have varying degrees of expectations about their autonomy and self-reliance, depending on your family structure, culture and background. But studies have shown that a college student's confidence is enhanced by a perception of support from home. Family support helps students stay in school—and thrive.
Support from family remains vital to the UCLA experience, even as your student strives for independence. That may mean supporting your Bruin's decision as an independent young adult, even while disagreeing with an academic or personal life choice.
Expressing love and respect during times of disagreement nurtures students' self-respect and confidence—imperative life tools for their growing autonomy as adults.
Enjoy your child's development into adulthood, be conscious of your changing roles, and remind them (and yourselves) that time is precious, and these college years, especially, are irreplaceable. And at difficult times in the university experience, know that we are here to help.
Best regards,
Jacquie Gilliam & Devon Dickau
Director and Assistant Director (310) 794-6737
Bruin Parents + Families mybruinis@ucla.edu
Office of Parent Programs
Parent and Family Matters
Director of UCLA Financial Aid
Ron Johnson offers his advice and answers some of the questions about financing an academic career that UCLA students and their families are asking.
Be involved, be an advocate
California State Assemblymember Ed Hernandez presents his thoughts about life as the parent of a second-year UCLA student.
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In the current economic climate, more and more UCLA students are taking part-time jobs while going to school. Thousands of students are employed by the University throughout the year. Here is a starting point for your Bruin’s job search.
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Devon Dickau, assistant director of Bruin Parents + Families and a 2007 honors graduate of UCLA, draws on his personal experience as a student to show how seeking and following academic guidance on campus is a key to undergradaute success.
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A history-making project
On September 22, UCLA held the largest volunteer project ever organized by the university, as more than 4,000 new Bruins participated in eight different sites across Los Angeles. Click here for photos and news coverage.
moreDid you know?
The 2009 winner of the Nobel Prize in Economics is a three-time UCLA alumna, and the first woman to win the prize? (story)
UCLA Parents' Fund
Thank you to the parents who gave in 2008-2009. Click here to see our Honor Roll.
Campus Spotlight
Parents' Weekend 2009
More than 3,000 parents, students, and family members came to campus for three days of personal connections, discussions with top faculty, and a celebration of the UCLA experience. Photos Full Story
UCLA in the News
UC builds on campus fund drive to bolster access for students
UCLA report finds volunteerism up, revenues down at local nonprofits
Student victim of campus stabbing released, urges blood donations
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Nearly all Californians could be insured under health care reform
First-time Internet users improve brain function after just one week