Student Perspectives

Please enjoy these articles written by UCLA students affiliated with the International Institute

• Student documentary filmmaker receives fellowship to produce film in South Africa
  Meja Shoba is a recipient of one of four 2011 Fulbright-mtvU awards
• With U.S.- Chinese film co-productions on the rise, new questions emerge
  Graduate student examines the bustling world of Chinese-American movie collaborations
• Urban Planning Student Lets Egyptians' Voices Be Heard
  John Scott-Railton, who has done research and studied in Egypt, decided to begin relaying reports from Egyptians via Twitter and Youtube when the government shut down Internet and cell phone service last Thursday.
• The Good Daughter
  UCLA alumna Jasmin Darznik spoke about unraveling her family's history at a reading on Friday, Feb. 18 at the UCLA Center for Near Eastern Studies.
• Rock Bands, Rock Brands of India
  On her International Institute dissertation fieldwork grant, ethnomusicology graduate student Chloe Coventry traveled to Bangalore, in the south Indian state of Karnataka, to study the city's local rock music.
• 'Talking Drums' on Rural and Global Stages
  For his dissertation field research, UCLA graduate student Jesse Ruskin went to southwestern Nigeria to understand the local uses and global reach of the Yoruba 'talking drum.' He also performed with local musicians.

• Coming to the “cave of the tiger” leads man to the home of the Bruins
  U.S. Army Major Jin Park left home at 14 determined to find success in the United States. He will soon graduate from UCLA with a master's degree in East Asian studies, which he will use in his new assignment as a security assistance officer at the U.S. Embassy in Seoul.
• UC Education Abroad Program working to keep students in Thailand safe from heavy floods
  Following severe flooding, UCLA students in Thailand must decide whether to stay in Thailand or return to California.
• Burkle Center program provides experience, personal development and global education
  Burkle Center offers unique chance for interns to learn about international relations and gain global insight.
• Scholarships totalling $130,000 awarded to UCLA students to study abroad
  Thirty-five UCLA students receive scholarship funding to study abroad during the 2011-2012 school year.
• Summer program offers international experience for science and engineering students
  Program helps train scientists and engineers with global perspective
• UCLA program allows students to dive into international education
  The Diversity Project aims to increase the participation of underrepresented minority students in the biological sciences using research and field work on the diverse coral reefs of the Coral Triangle with cutting-edge molecular genetic research.
• Turned Away
  Denied by local officials, MEMO is unable to carry out its plans to set up clinics in Vietnam
• 'Talking Drums' on Rural and Global Stages
  For his dissertation field research, UCLA graduate student Jesse Ruskin went to southwestern Nigeria to understand the local uses and global reach of the Yoruba 'talking drum.' He also performed with local musicians.
• Islamic Studies Students
  250 graduate students specialize in Middle East Studies
• MENAS Students
  Record number of Middle East and North African Studies graduates.
• Keep progress alive in Darfur
  State support of UC divestment should be matched with dedicated student involvement
• Jihad: How it can save Just War Doctrine
  An analysis of the Just War Doctrine
• The Russian Coup of 1991
  A look at the failed August Coup of 1991, where conservatives in the Soviet Union tried to overthrow Gorbachev.
• A New Era, A New Strategy:
  Zena Ho looks at Article 9 of the Japanese Constitution and its possibility of change
• "Soft Power -The Means to Success in World Politics"
  Tysha Bohorquez reviews Joseph Nye Jr.'s book on the importance of soft power
• A Partnership of Paranoia
  Is economic reform of the Communist system in China enough?
• User's Guide to Exile
  Graduate student conference looking at literary exile in the age of globalization finds that it's not all bad.
• Adam & Eve - The Oldest Pub in Norwich (and maybe England!)
  This article was written by Erica Sin, a Communications and Business Economics major at UCLA who lived in East Anglia/Norwich, United Kingdom and contributed to the Travel Guide Urban Lowdown.
• Cairo: Impact of War - While Cairenes are Subdued, Life Goes on
  This article was written by Natasha Behbahany, a International Development Studies major at UCLA who lived in Cairo, Egypt and contributed to the Travel Guide Urban Lowdown.
• Hiker's Dream
  This article was written by Jamie Hughins, a Design | Media Arts major at UCLA who lived in Lund, Sweden and contributed to the Travel Guide Urban Lowdown
• Leeds International Film Festival
  This article was written by Janet Cheng, a Communications/Sociology major at UCLA who lived in Leeds, England and contributed to the Travel Guide Urban Lowdown.
• Life Abroad... - The Joy and Frustration of Learning a New Language
  This article was written by Marion Wise, a English - World Lit major at UCLA who lived in Alcala de Henares, Spain and contributed to the Travel Guide Urban Lowdown.
• Lunchtime
  This article was written by Jamie Hughins, a Design | Media Arts major at UCLA who lived inLund, Sweden and contributed to the Travel Guide Urban Lowdown
• Madrid´s Mega-Market: Spanish Culture Where You Name the Price
  This article was written by Dexter Gauntlett, a Political Science major at UCLA who lived in Madrid, Spain and contributed to the Travel Guide Urban Lowdown.
• Marbella- The upscale beachtown with international flair
  This article was written by Dexter Gauntlett, a Political Science major at UCLA who lived in Madrid, Spain and contributed to the Travel Guide Urban Lowdown
• The Tipping Game
  This article was written by Natasha Behbahany, a International Development Studies major at UCLA who lived in Cairo, Egypt and contributed to the Travel Guide Urban Lowdown.
• Tolerant Toledo - History, diversity and a side of majestic scenery
  This article was written by Dexter Gauntlett, a Political Science major at UCLA who lived in Madrid, Spain and contributed to the Travel Guide Urban Lowdown