NAC Senior, Sandra Parra, Earns a Place in UCLA's Department of World Arts & Cultures

April 16, 2012

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NAC senior, Sandra Parra performing in UCLA's dance program.It’s true that many talented and driven individuals pass through the Nicholas Academic Centers halls on their way to success in the realm of higher education, but we are especially proud of NAC senior, Sandra Parra, for pursuing her goals and dancing her way into UCLA. In the fall, UCLA’s Department of World Arts and Cultures will welcome Sandra in what we’re sure will be the start of an amazing college experience. The NAC recently interviewed Sandra to get her perspective on getting into UCLA.

NAC: What interested you about UCLA's program over some other programs?

Sandra: UCLA's dance program captivated me because the department is titled "World Arts and Cultures". The name of the program reflects exactly what I want in a dance program – exposure to every dance style created all around the world, and the possibility of performing and collaborating with dancers locally and worldwide.