MEChA Xinachtli de UCLA

MEChA Xinachtli de UCLA MEChA de UCLA's Access Project Xinachtli uses a holistic methodology, through the application of the Indigenous Education Model, to empower our youth.

LOCATED AT:
UCLA's Student Activities Center
Room 106, the Xinachtli Cubicle

CONTACT:
Phone: 310- 825- 8894
Fax: 310-206-3175

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MEChA de UCLA's Access Project Xinachtli is a student-initiated and student-run program that works with both UC eligible and non-UC eligible educationally underrepresented students since 1998. We have been providing services to Santa Monica High School since 200

0, the Pico Youth and Family Center since 2002, and Civitas SOL since 2008. MEChA de UCLA (Movimiento Estudiantil Chicana/o de Aztlan) created Xinachtli as a response to the lack of diversity in higher education, particularly in the University of California system. Xinachtli strives to develop a comprehensive program that encourages students' academic growth and holistic student development. Xinachtli is a Nahuatl term (the language of the Mexica) that means 'seed that germinates'. It is in the precise moment when the seed bursts, it is neither a seed nor a plant, but infinite possibilities. According to the Mexica, this is the time of true learning. In essence, the learning of our gente is Xinachtli, which embodies our vision for education. We follow the Indigenous Education Model, which strives for both holistic and academic development, meaning that not only will they grow academically and 'book-smart'-wise, but also gain an understanding of their own personal development as Chican@s to become self-determining peoples. Xinachtli believes that one of the deterrents for many students of color is that both students and parents lack the necessary information and resources on the college process. Therefore, Xinachtli seeks to inform parents about higher education, particularly centered around financial aid, college application process, university tour field trips and conferences.

Hey Seniors! Do you need some help with your college applications? We got you! Stop by the Pledge Center Friday 11/3/23 ...
10/28/2023

Hey Seniors! Do you need some help with your college applications? We got you! Stop by the Pledge Center Friday 11/3/23 from 3:30-5:30pm

At today’s .hs site visit, we worked with students to create vision boards. This activity was mainly for our students to...
10/28/2023

At today’s .hs site visit, we worked with students to create vision boards. This activity was mainly for our students to focus on centering self reflection & visualizing their goals!

Here are some guiding questions we focused on:

• What are your top goals and ambitions in life?

• What experiences do you want to have?

• Not only How do you want your life to look like, but how do you want it to feel? (External & Internal factors)

• What affirmations do I need to hear?

• What areas of my life could use improvement?

🙌🏽💫

At today’s .hs site visit, we worked with students to create vision boards. This activity was mainly for our students to...
10/28/2023

At today’s .hs site visit, we worked with students to create vision boards. This activity was mainly for our students to focus on centering self reflection & visualizing their goals!

Here are some guiding questions we focused on:

• What are your top goals and ambitions in life?

• What experiences do you want to have?

• Not only How do you want your life to look like, but how do you want it to feel? (External & Internal factors)

• What affirmations do I need to hear?

• What areas of my life could use improvement?

🙌🏽💫

📣 UCLA Students!!!We are so excited to be partnering with some Latinx organizations on campus to bring this for you all!...
10/28/2023

📣 UCLA Students!!!
We are so excited to be partnering with some Latinx organizations on campus to bring this for you all!

Join us in celebrating the vibrant spirit of Dia de los Mu***os on November 2, 2023, from 6-9 pm at Ackerman Patio! Wonderful organizations are coming together for an evening filled with cultural richness and community to honor our ancestors and those who paved the way for our educational journeys.

We invite you to wear your traditional or cultural attire, if you feel comfortable, and bring meaningful items to contribute to the ofrenda, a heartfelt tribute.

IMPORTANT NOTE: ALL LATINE BRUINS ARE WELCOME TO THIS EVENT SO LONG AS THEY ARE CURRENT STUDENTS. EVEN IF YOUR ORGANIZATION IS NOT LISTED AS A CO-SPONSOR, THE EVENT IS OPEN TO ALL OF OUR COMUNIDAD.

This enchanting event is dedicated to preserving traditions and fostering a sense of community. Come to learn, celebrate, and connect.

Mark your calendars and stay tuned for updates!

Hope to see y’all there 💚🌱

Write a caption... We are beyond excited to announce our first field trip since the pandemic! MEChA Xinachtli presents:U...
10/26/2023

Write a caption... We are beyond excited to announce our first field trip since the pandemic! MEChA Xinachtli presents:

UCLA Shadow Day 💚🌱

Shadow Day is a one-day event where we bring Katella High School students to our UCLA campus and allow them to follow a current UCLA student around for a day! Students will tour our beautiful campus, go to classes, visit the dorms & will receive a first-hand account of what college life is like and receive advice from our UCLA students.

🌱 EVENT DETAILS:
Date: Monday, November 27th, 2023
Time: 8AM to 7PM (on-campus 10AM to 5PM)
Location: UCLA

🌱 This is completely FREE to ALL Katella High School students!

FREE FOOD AND TRANSPORTATION WILL BE PROVIDED FOR ALL STUDENTS AS WELL!

Calling all .hs students! 📣Stop by the pledge center & bring your friends! We will be here FRIDAYS from 3:30-5:30pm! Our...
10/24/2023

Calling all .hs students! 📣

Stop by the pledge center & bring your friends! We will be here FRIDAYS from 3:30-5:30pm!

Our UCLA students will be hosting FREE workshops, peer advising sessions, tutoring sessions, homework help, essay help, & so much more! 🌱💚

10/20/23 marked our first in-person site visit since the 2020 pandemic! Huge thank you to all the .hs students who came ...
10/21/2023

10/20/23 marked our first in-person site visit since the 2020 pandemic!

Huge thank you to all the .hs students who came out! We had such a great time getting to know you all. Hope to see ya at our next visit!

& thank you to Ms. Nayeli Hernandez from for helping us establish this partnership 💚🌱

Roll-call! If you’re a Katella High School Student, leave a comment below! We are so excited to begin working with y’all...
10/19/2023

Roll-call! If you’re a Katella High School Student, leave a comment below! We are so excited to begin working with y’all.

Hope to see ya this Friday, 10/20 at the Pledge Center from 3:30-5:30pm 💚🌱

Xinachtli staff working hard 💚🌱We are beyond excited to begin our site visits & events!
10/19/2023

Xinachtli staff working hard 💚🌱
We are beyond excited to begin our site visits & events!

Check out our new website for more information or visit our cubicle in the UCLA Student Activities Center building (SAC ...
10/12/2023

Check out our new website for more information or visit our cubicle in the UCLA Student Activities Center building (SAC 106) 🌱🫶🏽

Stop by our table at the EAF to see how you can volunteer with MEChA Xinachtli! We are across Haines Hall! 💚🌱
09/26/2023

Stop by our table at the EAF to see how you can volunteer with MEChA Xinachtli! We are across Haines Hall! 💚🌱

MEChA de UCLA & MEChA Xinachtli are now HIRING! We are looking for our next Access Coordinator. Join our familia & empow...
09/06/2023

MEChA de UCLA & MEChA Xinachtli are now HIRING!

We are looking for our next Access Coordinator. Join our familia & empower generations of Latine leaders!

LINK TO APPLY IS IN OUR BIO!
Application closes on Tues. 9/17 at 11:59pm pst 💚🌱🙌🏽

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220 Westwood Plaza, Student Activities Center, Suite 105
Los Angeles, CA
90095

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