Cal is such an an amazing home to thousands of brilliant, dedicated, imaginative individuals. Life in Berkeley has been none other than fantastic. Berkley brings out the best in me, academically, socially, and personally.
Do you have any tips for prospective students?
Don't stress out too much about housing before you arrive. All campus dorms are close to campus, with the Clark Kerr resident halls being the furthest away yet still walking distance. Similarly, don't freak out about first semester classes your freshman year. Take classes that interest you, might knock out some requirements, but that, most importantly, will help you best adapt to college life. Berkeley academics are tough, but very very doable! Lastly, explore the city of Berkeley! Campus is fantastic and so beautiful, but the city of Berkeley itself has so much to offer.
Do you find there’s enough academic rigor at your school?
Berkeley academics are pretty rigorous depending on you major and field(s) of study. I would suggest developing a loosely regimented routine for studying and enjoying free time. I say loosely because having such a strict routine isn't always healthy for your academic life either!
Describe the dorm life at your college.
Dorms are dorms. They're not hotels, but they are still very nice and enjoyable to live in. Berkeley dorms have everything to offer that you could want. There are socialites, more studious introverts, and everyone in between. There are both single-gender and coed living spaces, too.
Describe the food and dining at your college.
There are so many campus dining options at Cal. Resident dining halls, on-campus dining locations, and smaller grocery-like stores all take meal points and are accessible to students. The menus are always very diverse, there are always fantastic staff member available to help, and your appetite will never suffer!
What’s there to do for fun at your college?
The possibilities are endless. You could stay in Berkeley all day and venture down to the Berkeley Marina, stopping at every great eatery along the way. Enjoy the view of the entire bay area from the Campus's Campanile bell tower. Go for a run or take a hike in the beautiful Berkeley hills. Take BART across the bay and explore San Fransisco, which is a whole other adventure in itself. UC Berkeley is surrounded by amazing opportunities that will keep you busy for a long time.
Do you feel you’re getting value for the money you’re spending on college?
As and in-state student, attending the number one public university in the nation is extremely affordable for the reputation (compared to an Ivy League school, for example). The campus itself offers so much that simply being enrolled is an amazing investment.
Share any unusual traditions or locations on campus
Sproul Plaza has been and still is the historical sight of many student and campus-wide protests and movements, such as Mario Savio's free speech movement. Students use this space on a regular basis to relax in the sun, have lunch, and enjoy the endless entertainment passing through the campus gates.
Which types of students will excel at your college?
Academics, adventurers, social butterflies, outgoing individuals, and the like. Berkeley is a big campus, but that doesn't mean that those who enjoy keeping to themselves won't thrive also!
Are you involved in any clubs or activities?
UC Berkeley has hundreds of diverse clubs and groups on campus with every single possible area of interest represented. I'm not even going to get into trying to list them all, but I swear, if you're interested in it, there's a group for it on campus.
Are you involved in any clubs or activities?
UC Berkeley is home to four Greek councils: the National Panhellenic Council, the Panhellenic Council, the Multicultural Greek Council, and the Interfraternity Council. CalGreeks are a diverse group of individuals always looking to grow their communities. Each chapter and organization has its own interests and philanthropic passions. The CalGreek community has the highest GPA of all groups on campus, fostering not only academically successful individuals, but leaders and outgoing adults as well.
How would you describe campus safety? Do you feel safe on campus?
Cal has may different programs in place to make sure students are safe 24 hours a day. BearWalk is a program through which students can be escorted home by a student security guard by just calling and requesting this service. Similarly, Bear Transit and our night safety shuttles provide students convenient night transportation to and from campus, and all around the local community.
Cal is such an an amazing home to thousands of brilliant, dedicated, imaginative individuals. Life in Berkeley has been none other than fantastic. Berkley brings out the best in me, academically, socially, and personally.
Don't stress out too much about housing before you arrive. All campus dorms are close to campus, with the Clark Kerr resident halls being the furthest away yet still walking distance. Similarly, don't freak out about first semester classes your freshman year. Take classes that interest you, might knock out some requirements, but that, most importantly, will help you best adapt to college life. Berkeley academics are tough, but very very doable! Lastly, explore the city of Berkeley! Campus is fantastic and so beautiful, but the city of Berkeley itself has so much to offer.
Berkeley academics are pretty rigorous depending on you major and field(s) of study. I would suggest developing a loosely regimented routine for studying and enjoying free time. I say loosely because having such a strict routine isn't always healthy for your academic life either!
Dorms are dorms. They're not hotels, but they are still very nice and enjoyable to live in. Berkeley dorms have everything to offer that you could want. There are socialites, more studious introverts, and everyone in between. There are both single-gender and coed living spaces, too.
There are so many campus dining options at Cal. Resident dining halls, on-campus dining locations, and smaller grocery-like stores all take meal points and are accessible to students. The menus are always very diverse, there are always fantastic staff member available to help, and your appetite will never suffer!
The possibilities are endless. You could stay in Berkeley all day and venture down to the Berkeley Marina, stopping at every great eatery along the way. Enjoy the view of the entire bay area from the Campus's Campanile bell tower. Go for a run or take a hike in the beautiful Berkeley hills. Take BART across the bay and explore San Fransisco, which is a whole other adventure in itself. UC Berkeley is surrounded by amazing opportunities that will keep you busy for a long time.
As and in-state student, attending the number one public university in the nation is extremely affordable for the reputation (compared to an Ivy League school, for example). The campus itself offers so much that simply being enrolled is an amazing investment.
Sproul Plaza has been and still is the historical sight of many student and campus-wide protests and movements, such as Mario Savio's free speech movement. Students use this space on a regular basis to relax in the sun, have lunch, and enjoy the endless entertainment passing through the campus gates.
Academics, adventurers, social butterflies, outgoing individuals, and the like. Berkeley is a big campus, but that doesn't mean that those who enjoy keeping to themselves won't thrive also!
UC Berkeley has hundreds of diverse clubs and groups on campus with every single possible area of interest represented. I'm not even going to get into trying to list them all, but I swear, if you're interested in it, there's a group for it on campus.
UC Berkeley is home to four Greek councils: the National Panhellenic Council, the Panhellenic Council, the Multicultural Greek Council, and the Interfraternity Council. CalGreeks are a diverse group of individuals always looking to grow their communities. Each chapter and organization has its own interests and philanthropic passions. The CalGreek community has the highest GPA of all groups on campus, fostering not only academically successful individuals, but leaders and outgoing adults as well.
Cal has may different programs in place to make sure students are safe 24 hours a day. BearWalk is a program through which students can be escorted home by a student security guard by just calling and requesting this service. Similarly, Bear Transit and our night safety shuttles provide students convenient night transportation to and from campus, and all around the local community.