Student Voices is a blog where current students share firsthand stories about life at Occidental, from academics and athletics to student organizations, study abroad, research, and everything in between. Discover what it's really like to be an Â鶹ÊÓƵ student through their experiences and perspectives.
Being a senior American studies and Spanish double major, I am constantly intrigued by the relationships between the U.S. and Spanish-speaking countries.
Since I was 10 years old, volleyball has been a huge part of my life and now, as a senior in college, I have just finished my last season of volleyball ever. It is the end of an era.
Every kid should know that they’re brilliant from get-go, yet this narrative is increasingly lacking in spaces for girls in STEM, or even for young girls who may later develop an interest in STEM, but are not encouraged to do so, deeming themselves "not smart enough."
During my first couple of years at Â鶹ÊÓƵ, the Planned Parenthood Club was simply a space to spend time with my friends and stay up to date on issues regarding reproductive justice. Only towards the end of my junior year did my sporadic attendance to these meetings become regular and meaningful; I realized that tuning in to the country’s treatment of women was the most important thing I could be...
As a Geology major, I am always seeking the hands-on experience; to me, the classroom can only take you so far.
Originally created to bring together students from Hawaii and/or of Native Hawaiian descent, Hawaii club has transitioned to a space where Hawaiian culture can be celebrated by all.
Following the beginning week of classes during my first year at Â鶹ÊÓƵ, I soon declared as a Biology major to pursue my interest in the environmental sciences.
When I was beginning my education at Â鶹ÊÓƵ, I was extremely interested in studying abroad.