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 Oxy student through their experiences and perspectives.
A Philadelphia native, Yemale Febres ’27 took a bold step across the country before her first semester of college to join the MSI cohort.
Follow Clara, a biology major, as she balances undergraduate research, academic support, and community life at Occidental College.
Spend a week with Purdy, a sophomore international student, as he balances classes, campus life, and exploring Los Angeles.
Spend a week with M, an international student from Bulgaria, as she balances acting, film production, and creative collaboration at Occidental College.
Spend a day with Andrew, a first-year student exploring academics, community, and campus life at Occidental College.
Practicing Spanish and learning peace and pura vida in Costa Rica: Julián's journey through the country with no army.
Follow Dylan, a student-athlete and studio art major, as she balances creativity, campus involvement, and life in Los Angeles at Occidental College.
Through Occidental’s Justice Summer Internship program, Claire Wilson-Black ’26 is getting a front-row seat to how city policy, sustainability, and community planning come together in real life.
From Myanmar to Occidental: Aung talks about his first eight months of college in a new country.
What happens if you feel like you’ve make the “wrong” college choice? Well, you’re not alone. Ivy Batmale ’27 has some answers.