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At UCLA, we believe an informed and supportive family plays an integral role in a student’s educational success. To that end, Bruin Family Insights, presented by Wescom, is here to equip families with knowledge to help you get to know UCLA better, and encourage your student to thrive during their time at UCLA and beyond.

  1. 05/07/2025

    Time Management & Balancing Competing Priorities with Armine Kulikyan and Sami Toussi

    We’re back with our second installment of Bruin FamilyInsights in its new hybrid format! This time, we’re exploring time management and balancing competing priorities, and joining us as topic experts are Armine Kulikyan (assistant director, Undergraduate Career Education & Development for the UCLA Career Center) and Sami Toussi '11 (founder & career strategist, Toussi International and UCLA Alumni Association career coach). Read their Q&A article linked below and catch up on the live conversation here! Show notes: Bruin Family Insights Q&A article: https://alumni.ucla.edu/parents/time-management-balancing-competing-priorities/ UCLA Alumni Association: https://alumni.ucla.edu/ UCLA Alumni Association Career Coaches: https://alumni.ucla.edu/career-coaches/UCLA Career Center: https://career.ucla.edu/ UCLA Career Peers: https://career.ucla.edu/experiences/ucla-career-peers/Failing Forward book: https://www.harpercollinsleadership.com/9780785288572/failing-forward/ Focusmate: https://www.focusmate.com/ Notion: https://www.notion.com/ UCLA Parent & Family Association: https://alumni.ucla.edu/parents/ Pomofocus: https://pomofocus.io/ Toussi International: https://www.samitoussi.com/ Trello: https://trello.com/

    31 min

  2. 02/27/2025

    Internships & Career Planning with Kimberly Terrill and Haley Krakoski

    We’re so excited to be back with a new iteration of BruinFamily Insights! In this new, hybrid format, a topic will first be introduced in a Q&A article with insights from experts within the UCLA community and after, families can attend a subsequent live discussion with said experts, which willthen be shared out as a podcast episode. Our first topic is this new format is internships and career planning, and joining us as topic experts are Kimberly Terrill (Associate director, Career Education & Development for the UCLACareer Center) and Haley Krakoski (Director, Alumni Career Engagement)! Read their Q&A article linked below and catch up on the live conversation here! Show notes: Bruin Family Insights Q&A article: https://alumni.ucla.edu/parents/bruin-family-insights-internships-career-planning/ Alumni Career Engagement: https://alumni.ucla.edu/alumni-career-engagement-students/ Alumni Career Engagement new grad webpage: https://alumni.ucla.edu/alumni-career-engagement/new-grad/ Alumni Mentor Program: https://alumni.ucla.edu/alumni-mentor-program/Career Center: https://career.ucla.edu/ Career Center Advising Appointments: https://career.ucla.edu/channels/student/ Handshake: https://career.ucla.edu/resources/handshake/ GoinGlobal: https://career.ucla.edu/resources/goinglobal/UCLA ONE: https://uclaone.com/ UCLA ONE information: https://alumni.ucla.edu/ucla-one/about-us/Dashew Center for International Students & Scholars: https://internationalcenter.ucla.edu/ UCLA Alumni Association: https://alumni.ucla.edu/ The Classroom: https://alumni.ucla.edu/the-classroom/ Parent & Family Association: https://alumni.ucla.edu/parents/

    31 min

  3. 06/20/2024

    Season Four Recap

    We can't believe we've made it to the end of season four! This season of Bruin Family Insights focused on the theme of acclimating to and navigating the University. In this episode, we take a look back at all of the amazing conversations we've had and recap some of the most insightful and memorable moments of the season. Show notes: Ep. 401: Navigating Student Organizations on Campus with Mike Cohn Full episode: https://spotifyanchor-web.app.link/e/XutgrrUBAKb Student Organizations, Leadership and Engagement (SOLE): https://sole.ucla.edu/ Ep. 402: Understanding Academic Advising and Degree Planning with Corey Hollis and Marian Gabra Full episode: https://spotifyanchor-web.app.link/e/H8UMcrUBAKbhttps://spotifyanchor-web.app.link/e/H8UMcrUBAKb Academic advising at UCLA: https://advising.ucla.edu/⁠ Ep. 403: Acclimating to Campus as a Transfer Student with Sarah Molitoris and Jessica Trachtenberg Full episode: https://spotifyanchor-web.app.link/e/PKCEru4BAKb Transfer Student Center: https://transfers.ucla.edu/ Transfer Student Alumni Network: ⁠https://alumni.ucla.edu/alumni-networks/transfer-student-alumni-network/ Ep. 404: Taking Part in Campus Traditions with Christina Ruiz, Hanna Skikne and Julie Sina Full episode: https://spotifyanchor-web.app.link/e/UZtBIvcCAKb UCLA Alumni Association: https://alumni.ucla.edu/ Student Alumni Association: https://alumni.ucla.edu/student-alumni-association/ Ep. 404.5: New Year, New U(CLA) with Kayla Albano and Megan Marshall Full episode: https://spotifyanchor-web.app.link/e/3H1ylBsCAKb Strategic plan: https://strategic-plan.ucla.edu/#our-vision Chancellor search: https://chancellor-search.ucla.edu/ Parent & Family Association: https://alumni.ucla.edu/parents/ Ep. 405: The International Student Experience at UCLA with Jenna Bustamante Full episode: https://spotifyanchor-web.app.link/e/Bibv6AsCAKb Dashew Center: https://internationalcenter.ucla.edu/ Ep. 406: Navigating the University with Disabilities with Spencer Scruggs and Angelina Mejia Full episode: https://spotifyanchor-web.app.link/e/BGnsxyCCAKb Center for Accessible Education: ⁠https://cae.ucla.edu/⁠ UCLA Alumni Disability Network: ⁠https://alumni.ucla.edu/alumni-networks/udan/ Ep. 407: Providing Support to Students of All Backgrounds with Brittany Schoof Full episode: https://spotifyanchor-web.app.link/e/JREYw7GCAKb Affordability initiative: ⁠https://financialaid.ucla.edu/affordability-initiative Ep. 408: New Bruin Families 2.0 with Ryan Darling Full episode: https://spotifyanchor-web.app.link/e/EHDwcJLCAKb New Student & Transition Programs: https://newstudents.ucla.edu/

    49 min

  4. 05/28/2024

    New Bruin Families 2.0 with Ryan Darling

    This month, we're returning with another episode in our series on acclimating to and navigating the university with a chat about updates with new student and family orientation, and resources for new students and their families in the year ahead. Joining us on this episode is friend of the podcast, Ryan Darling (Associate Director, New Student & Transition Programs). Show notes: New Student & Transition Programs: https://newstudents.ucla.edu/ First Year Students: https://newstudents.ucla.edu/programs/first-year-students/ Transfer Students: https://newstudents.ucla.edu/programs/transfer-students/ Parents & Families: https://newstudents.ucla.edu/programs/parent-family/ New Student Checklists For Freshman: https://admission.ucla.edu/admitted-students/freshman-checklist For Transfers: https://admission.ucla.edu/admitted-students/transfer-checklist Parent & Family Association: https://alumni.ucla.edu/parents/ About Us: https://alumni.ucla.edu/parents/about-parent-family-association/ Parent Involvement: https://alumni.ucla.edu/parents/parent-involvement-support/ Resources for new families: https://alumni.ucla.edu/parents/resources-for-new-bruin-families/ Academic Counseling: https://registrar.ucla.edu/academics/academic-counseling  Counseling & Psychological Services (CAPS): https://counseling.ucla.edu/ RISE Center (Resilience In Your Student Experience): https://risecenter.ucla.edu/ FERPA (Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act): https://registrar.ucla.edu/faculty-staff/ferpa First Year Experience: https://firstyearexperience.ucla.edu/ True Bruin Welcome: https://firstyearexperience.ucla.edu/programs/true-bruin-welcome MyUCLA: https://my.ucla.edu/ Residential Life: https://reslife.ucla.edu/

    40 min

  5. 04/18/2024

    Providing Support to Students of All Backgrounds with Brittany Schoof

    We're back with another episode in our series on acclimating to and navigating the university! This month's episode features a discussion about providing support to UCLA students of all backgrounds through a variety of scholarships and programs like the Affordability Initiative. Joining us on this episode is Brittany Schoof, Executive Director of the Office of Scholarships and Student Support Initiatives. Show notes: Affordability initiative: https://financialaid.ucla.edu/affordability-initiative Basic Needs Center: https://basicneeds.ucla.edu/ Black Bruin Resource Center: https://blackbruinresourcecenter.ucla.edu/ Bruin Resource Center: https://brc.ucla.edu/ Economic Crisis Response Team: https://studentincrisis.ucla.edu/economic-crisis-response Financial Aid & Scholarships: https://financialaid.ucla.edu/ Parents’ Council: https://alumni.ucla.edu/parents/parent-involvement-support/#parents-council 2024 Parents’ Council Spark Campaign: https://spark.ucla.edu/project/41694/wall Parent & Family Giving: https://giveto.ucla.edu/fund/parent-family-program-support-fund/ Student Affairs: https://www.studentaffairs.ucla.edu/ Transfer Student Center: https://transfers.ucla.edu/

    34 min

  6. 03/21/2024

    Navigating the University with Disabilities with Spencer Scruggs and Angelina Mejia

    This month, we're returning with another episode in our series on acclimating to and navigating the university with a conversation about the experiences of students with disabilities at UCLA. Joining us on this episode is Spencer Scruggs, Director of UCLA’s Center for Accessible Education, and Angelina Mejia, UCLA Disability Alumni Network Co-President. Show notes:   Center for Accessible Education: https://cae.ucla.edu/ Accommodations: https://cae.ucla.edu/accommodations BruinAccess (shuttle): https://transportation.ucla.edu/getting-around-campus/bruinaccess#:~:text=BruinAccess%20is%20a%20complimentary%20paratransit,for%20Staff%20%26%20Faculty%20to%20determine Testing Accommodations: https://cae.ucla.edu/testing-support UCLA Alumni Disability Network: https://alumni.ucla.edu/alumni-networks/udan/ Bruin Resource Center: https://brc.ucla.edu/ Bruin Neurodiversity Collective: https://dailybruin.com/2024/02/21/neurodivergent-students-create-community-through-bruin-neurodiversity-collective American with Disabilities Act: https://www.ada.gov/ Additional Resources and disability-focused student organizations: Disabled Student Union: https://community.ucla.edu/studentorg/4411, https://www.instagram.com/dsuucla Disability Law Society: https://community.ucla.edu/studentorg/1869 Supporting our Disability Community toolkit (UCLA Equity, Diversity and Inclusion): https://equity.ucla.edu/toolkits/supporting-our-disability-community/

    52 min

  7. 02/15/2024

    The International Student Experience at UCLA with Jenna Bustamante

    This month we continued our series on acclimating to and navigating the university with a discussion about the international student experience at UCLA. Joining us on this episode is Jenna Bustamante, Programs Supervisor for the Dashew Center for International Students and Scholars. Show notes: Dashew Center: https://internationalcenter.ucla.edu/ iSTART Online Orientation: https://internationalcenter.ucla.edu/istart-ucla Scams and safety: https://internationalcenter.ucla.edu/scams-and-safety World Café: https://internationalcenter.ucla.edu/programs-events/in-house-program Parent & Family Association: https://alumni.ucla.edu/parents/ Helpline contact information: 310-794-6737, mybruinis@ucla.edu Career Center: https://career.ucla.edu/ Counseling and Psychological Services: https://counseling.ucla.edu/ New Student Academic Programs: https://newstudents.ucla.edu/ Residential Life Living Learning Community: https://reslife.ucla.edu/living-learning-communities

    42 min

  8. 01/22/2024

    New Year, New U(CLA)

    Happy New Year! On this special episode of Bruin Family Insights, Kayla chats with her colleague, Megan Marshall (Assistant Director, Student Alumni Programs & Family Engagement), about some exciting things to look out for in 2024 for UCLA. Kayla and Megan discuss the new strategic plan, the search for the new Chancellor, and opportunities to get involved with the Parent & Family Association in the year ahead. We look forward to connecting with you in 2024! Show notes: 2023-2028 UCLA Strategic Plan: https://strategic-plan.ucla.edu/#our-vision Goal 1: https://strategic-plan.ucla.edu/deepen-our-engagement-with-los-angeles/ South Bay Campus: https://newsroom.ucla.edu/releases/ucla-expands-with-new-sites-in-south-bay Downtown Los Angeles Trust Building: https://newsroom.ucla.edu/releases/ucla-expands-with-new-building-in-downtown-LA Research Park: https://newsroom.ucla.edu/releases/ucla-to-transform-empty-mall-into-research-park Goal 2: https://strategic-plan.ucla.edu/expand-our-reach-as-a-global-university/ Goal 3: https://strategic-plan.ucla.edu/enhance-our-research-and-creative-activities/ Nimoy Theater: https://newsroom.ucla.edu/magazine/ucla-nimoy-theater-performance-space-reborn Goal 4: https://strategic-plan.ucla.edu/elevate-how-we-teach/ Inaugural vice provost for teaching and learning: https://newsroom.ucla.edu/stories/erin-sanders-oleary-vice-provost-teaching-learning Goal 5: https://strategic-plan.ucla.edu/become-a-more-effective-institution/ UCLA Transportation wins Green Fleet Award for environmental responsibility: https://newsroom.ucla.edu/stories/ucla-transportation-top-ranked-green-university-fleet-operations Chancellor Search and Timeline: https://chancellor-search.ucla.edu/ Gene Block’s Departure Announcement: https://blocktribute.ucla.edu/chancellor-blocks-message/ Chancellor Search Advisory Committee: https://www.universityofcalifornia.edu/press-room/advisory-committee-named-ucla-chancellor-search Submit input for Chancellor search: https://ucop.questionpro.com/a/TakeSurvey?tt=rXj3pqRelUsECHrPeIW9eQ%3D%3D OR uclachancellorsearch@ucop.edu   Parent & Family Association Involvement Opportunities: https://alumni.ucla.edu/parents/parent-involvement-support/ Parent & Family Association Volunteer group sign-up form: https://www.jotform.com/uclaparent/ParentVolunteers Coffee Socials: https://alumni.ucla.edu/parents/parent-family-coffee-socials/ Coffee Socials host sign-up form: https://form.jotform.com/uclaparent/coffeesocialhost Parents’ Council: https://alumni.ucla.edu/parents/parent-involvement-support/#parents-council PFA Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/uclaparents/ PFA Instagram: @UCLA_Parents

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At UCLA, we believe an informed and supportive family plays an integral role in a student’s educational success. To that end, Bruin Family Insights, presented by Wescom, is here to equip families with knowledge to help you get to know UCLA better, and encourage your student to thrive during their time at UCLA and beyond.

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    UCLA Parents
  • Years Active
    2021 - 2025
  • Episodes
    39
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    Bruin Family Insights