Student Voices is a blog where current students write about various experiences including academics, sports, student groups, study abroad, and other extracurricular activities. Hear what our students have to say!

Hunter Leong stands in front of a university building in Korea whose walls are covered by moss
Learning Community and Time: Studying Abroad in Seoul for the Second Time

I arrived at the Incheon International Airport at 5:00 a.m. I brought out my T-Money card, which I have had since 2019, and took the hour-and-a-half subway ride to Hanyang University, where I was attending my J-term abroad.

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Mia Thiagarajan Inside the United Nations chamber
Occidental at the UN

One unique program that Occidental offers students is the Kahane United Nations Program. Every fall semester, a cohort of students head to New York City to immerse themselves in a full-time internship at UN-related agencies, non-governmental organizations or country missions.

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three students shot from below, constructing the Oxyhedron structure
Building Bonds and Polygons

On Friday, November 10, students, professors, and mathematicians came together to construct the Oxyhedron. 

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Jule KR '25
PULSE: The Heartbeat of Oxy's Dance Community

Jule Kilgore-Reed ’25 is paving the way for the future of PULSE, the dynamic and inclusive dance organization on campus. 

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Margaret Seaney 2025
Building Community at Oxy: My Experience with Alpha

What does Greek Life look like at Occidental? Margaret Seaney '25 shares her story about joining one of the College's two sororities. 

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Ruby K-Tigers
Finding Confidence and Community with K-Tigers: The K-Pop Dance Troupe at Occidental

It all started with a message on Instagram. Read on to find out how Ruby Peeler '26 went from joining, to co-leading the College's K-pop dance group. 

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Sadie MAC blog picture
Studying Film and TV in the Media Epicenter of the U.S.

Occidental's Media Arts & Culture (MAC) major is the only liberal arts film and media department in the country located in a major metropolitan area; that major metropolitan area just happens to be Los Angeles, California. 

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JF
Exploring Diplomacy & World Affairs Through Web Development: My Journey at Occidental College

Jonathan’s senior comprehensive website project showcases his interdisciplinary interests in website development and international relations, and the culmination of his studies and experiences at Occidental College.

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Four staff members from Project SAFE posing together at a table
Project Safe: Building a Culture of Consent at Occidental

Students and staff alike continue to establish an environment of care and accountability at Oxy, through trainings including what healthy relationships look and feel like, how to create boundaries and navigating interpersonal and sexual violence. 

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Zelie Goldberg
Shooting for the Stars Through Undergrad Research

As a sophomore double majoring in Physics and Media Arts & Culture (MAC), Zelie Goldberg Little knew she wanted to do research, but was surprised to find an opportunity was just an email away.

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