Around the end of Convocation Day I ran into a couple of UCLA (United Chinese Language Association) members while I was leaving. We engaged in a small conversation where I learned about the first event that was being hosted a week later. I decided to go later with my friends. After class ended, I met up with them outside the plaza and began heading up. By the time we entered the room, all the seats were taken and everyone else had to sit on the floor. There were about 150 kids in a room that’s meant for 30 and I kid you not, we all managed to fit. All the members were introducing themselves one at a time and I could tell from their bright attitude and enthusiasm that they were genuinely happy to see new faces. Since everyone who came was a new face, the members made all of us play some games to get comfortable with each other. One game we played was Pictionary. The classroom was split up into two teams with one illustrator on each team. I liked drawing so I volunteered to play, little did I know what was waiting for me. My whole team, including my friends, was depending on my drawing skills so I had to draw to my fullest ability for them. I got Cinderella and I drew her with the glass slipper but I seriously messed up her foot, like badly. The other team won and I became sad forever. The members of club want to promote and educate others about Chinese culture. They spread the message with fun, recreational activities, which is all I know so far, but it seems pretty fun. I can’t forget to mention again how welcoming and chill the people are. I look forward to participating in more of their events and making new friends!
