I first found out about the UCLA club during the club fair, when a e-board member approached me and my friends. I was initially not that interested, but it turned out that the e-board member knew my sister so I had to give it a chance. I signed up for the newsletter and got messages from the e-board member. She told me to attend the general interest meeting so that I can learn more about the club and I did.
The United Chinese Language Association (UCLA) club focuses on promoting the Chinese American culture and raising awareness throughout campus. When I attended the GIM, I did not expect to see so many students. However, I was really glad because it shows that there is a great number of Baruch students who are willing to understand and learn about the Chinese American culture.
During the GIM, we played numerous games including: Pictionary, Questions Only, and the Whisper Challenge. It was fun to see everyone connecting and bonding right away because we had to work as a team. I felt like I already knew most of the people because it was such a community-based environment.
Talking about the best part, the food was amazing. I did not that there was going to be food so I kind of regretted eating my full lunch before-hand. I was lucky to be in front of the line so I had a lot of options, but still kind of felt full so I went with something simple. With just a small proportion, I already felt like I tried everything.
UCLA interests me mostly because I want to get involved in spreading diversity at Baruch. This club gives me the great opportunity to meet and network with people and make (hopefully) life-long friends. With all the friendly e-board members, I know that it will be a very comfortable setting for me to be in and I am really looking forward to joining and becoming an official member.