Hi! I'm Sean, a senior at UCLA studying political science. I've taken classes in several different departments and have friends in many different majors (economics, psychology, data science, etc.). I'm also involved in some clubs and rec sports teams here.

Hometown

Thousand Oaks, California

Major(s)

Political Science, B.A.

Clubs, organizations & involvement

LA District Attorney's Office (internship) Recreational Volleyball​/​Kickball Gardening Club Undergraduate Student Association Council - Office of the External Vice President Research Assistant in Data Science for Social Good lab

Describe your college experience

Starting off can be very overwhelming, but pushing yourself to try new things and meet new people is important! Don't close yourself off to new opportunities because this place will open doors you didn't even know existed. I've enjoyed my experience so far, and I credit that to this mindset.

Tip for future students

Again, push yourself! At a school like UCLA it's easy to blend into the crowd, so it's up to you to seek out opportunities and find the spaces on campus that make this place so special. If I had to be specific, I'd say attend all the events during the week before classes - soooo many people skip and then regret it later!

Favorite class

COMM 188C - NLP for Social Science This was a class on AI and its application to the social sciences. The professor was great and opened my eyes to the world of research, which I'm now involved in.

Career goals

I'm in the process of applying to law school!

Ideal way to spend a free night

Playing cards with friends (and winning, hopefully)

High school or secondary school

Thousand Oaks High School

Previous college

Moorpark College - great experience, would highly recommend the transfer route for anyone considering it! I was able to get involved and build a community there.