Student Life

Monday, January 6, 2020 - 11:21

Humans of UCSF: Simple Physics

By Adam Catching

Hometown: Santa Rosa, CA

Undergraduate Institution/Major: CSU Chico/Physics

Third year graduate student in biophysics.

Friday, January 3, 2020 - 11:19

Fulfilling A Family's Dream

By Sami Jelousi

It’s been almost 8 years since I immigrated to the U.S. Looking back on it, I’m often overcome with immense gratitude and appreciation for being where I am today.

Friday, November 8, 2019 - 10:44

Humans of UCSF: Pursuing A Passion

By Maya Smith

Hometown: Maplewood, NJ

Undergraduate Institution: Syracuse University

Undergraduate Major: Public Health

UCSF Year/Class Of: 2020

Thursday, October 31, 2019 - 12:12

This Date in UCSF History: Rents Surge

By Synapse
Presidio student housing has some of the greatest views in the city but is now falling prey to the city’s high rent problem as well. Just over a year ago, the first students and university-affiliated families began moving into their new apartments at the Wherry housing complex near Baker beach in the Presidio. For many of them, the decision was difficult.
Saturday, September 21, 2019 - 10:14

The First Time

By Sikai Song

Editor's note: Sikai Song's "The First Time" is the first place winner of the Synapse Storytelling Contest's personal essay category.

I was petrified my first time, my heart stuck in my throat.

Tuesday, May 21, 2019 - 08:50

Homeward Bound

By Shakkaura Kemet

For Dave, who told me this story needed to be shared publicly as soon as I shared it with him When people find out I am from New York, they almost invariably ask if I plan on moving back after medical school.

Saturday, May 4, 2019 - 20:29

Cupid's Span

By Emily Yao

Editor's note: Emily Yao earned an honorable mention for Bay Bridge and Boat, her entry into the Synapse Storytelling Contest, photography category. Cupid’s Span is a popular location to play with dogs, eat lunch in the shade, nap in the

Monday, April 29, 2019 - 09:04

Thoughts from the Trauma Bay

By Theodore Peng

Thoughts from the Trauma Bay is the second place winner of the Synapse Storytelling Contest's personal essay category.

Monday, April 22, 2019 - 09:54

We All Yardsale Sometimes

By Victoria Turner

In 2017, I skied for the first time. In 2018, I slipped on ice and broke my collarbone. My classmates got me through the next months, and we crowned my recovery by returning to the slope that started it all.

Sunday, March 31, 2019 - 09:33

This Date in UCSF History: 'Yes' to Fee Hike

By Synapse
Originally published in Synapse - The UCSF student newspaper on April 4, 2013. In just a couple short weeks, students will have the opportunity to vote on a fee referendum. It is crucial for students to vote in this referendum.