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… Sunshine and show business have always fueled the Los Angeles mystique. But the city’s … hazardous legacy is felt more than a century later in some of the region’s more vulnerable neighborhoods. Even now, … that asthma is more common among residents living near South L.A. oil wells than in the rest of the county. In …
… Nicholas comes to Occidental from the University of Michigan, where he was a postdoctoral fellow. He earned his Ph.D. in psychology … to me, is what a professor should be. I wanted to work somewhere where I could foster both sides of … and anthropology. He studies how behavioral and hormonal mechanisms have evolved to support social diversity in …
… Why did you choose to apply for this award? I chose to apply for a critical language scholarship … of my passion for learning Indonesian, I wish to become fluent in Indonesian so I can conduct ethnographic … throughout East Java. What are you most looking forward to during your time as a fellow? I am most looking …
… These students will come to campus from 39 states and 25 countries; 14% are … 47% identify as domestic students of color. Additionally, nearly 14% will be the first in their family to attend … Occidental in recent history. With this in mind and in the wake of the Supreme Court’s decision on affirmative action …
… Photo Slideshow Disha Shah ’25 had been to India four times prior to arriving in Delhi for her study abroad program … as a child and had connections with family in India. She was looking for a study abroad experience that would push … her out of her comfort zone. But when her program in Jordan was canceled late last fall, Shah found herself drawn to a …
… We asked Aidan to share details and takeaways from his Fulbright experience in Mexico, and here's what he said: I was part of the 2024–25 Fulbright ETA cohort in Mexico and … Aidan Trinity '24 was awarded a Fulbright ETA (English Teaching Assistantship) …
… 33 What attracted you to Occidental? So many things! I was searching for a position at a liberal arts college, and Oxy had a lot of what I was looking for: an emphasis on student-faculty research, … on field trips and for international study, and a commitment to social justice. What is your favorite course? Any …
… Why did you choose to apply for this award? I was drawn to the Critical Language Scholarship (CLS) because … passions for social justice and language study: CLS allows me to embrace both through intensive language instruction … Samantha Stever-Zeitlin '27 was awarded the Critical Language Scholarship (CLS) to …
… How do you think Oxy prepared you for medical school? Beyond the top-notch and well rounded … issues. What experience(s) helped you decide that you wanted to be a healthcare provider? My most meaningful … that helped me realize that I enjoy direct patient care, was working as a resident care associate/resident medication …
… Why did you choose to apply for this award? I wanted to go to graduate school and I applied for the NSF … University, researching dwarf galaxies using the new James Webb Space Telescope. As part of my broader impacts, I … Tehreem Hai '23 was awarded an NSF Graduate Research Fellowship to fund a …