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During my time at Berkeley, I’ve begun countless Saturday mornings by jumping in my car and going for a daytrip. Our campus’s proximity to so many beautiful parks, beaches, and mountains is just one of the many amazing things about the university. I’ve spent my fair share of time going on...Read more about My Favorite Places to Get Outdoors in the Bay Area

Hello, hello! My name’s Mallory, and I’m currently in my third year at UC Berkeley. As I write this, I’m far, far away from Berkeley’s campus in Reykjavík, Iceland—where I’m studying abroad for the Fall 2024 semester at the University of Iceland. Because of this, I think I have a pretty...Read more about The Dos and Don’ts of Packing for a Study Abroad Experience

When I was a little kid, I loved dinosaurs.

When I got to be a little bit older, I started a rock collection.

When I was in high school, I would say that my dream...Read more about Rocks! Rocks! Rocks! (or, How I Discovered the Best Department on Campus)

Evans hall used to be the building that would cover the sunset view from my dorm. The building where my math discussions would take place at 9am. The building that dulled in comparison to the physics...Read more about Memories and Their Ability to Sweeten Things: My Newfound Love for Evans Hall

This is a list of advice that I wished someone would have given me before I started my journey as a transfer student here.

Step out of your comfort zone and make friends!...Read more about A Love Letter to My Incoming Transfer Community