Despite being located in the midst of a city, one of my favorite aspects of the Berkeley campus is its proximity to nature. I have some of the fondest memories of camping with my family, and as someone who was involved with the Girlscouts for 13 years and Boy Scouts (or scouts BSA) for 4,...Read more about Don’t Touch It: Hiking at UC Berkeley
Ever feel a little FOMO watching your East Coast friends casually post about seeing Wicked or Hamilton in New York? Same. As a musical lover, I used to think I had to wait for a trip to NYC to get the real Broadway experience—but turns out, we’ve actually got it pretty good out here...Read more about Broadway in the Bay: Musicals Made Easy
My friends often joke that I have no sense of direction. Yet, contrary to popular belief I am actually excellent at navigating when I have a map. The true problem stems from my optimistic confidence and relaxed attitude when I have no map, and in fact no idea where I’m...Read more about Getting Lost on Berkeley Campus, an Ongoing Saga
Midterms were exhausting. I was drained from studying, running on caffeine with only 5 hours of sleep. The moment my last exam ended, I had only 15 minutes to quickly pack my belongings before heading out to pick up a Turo rental. Four hours later—after hurried preparations, a quick gas...Read more about Tahoe Will Solve Your Post-Midterm Depression: Best Weekend Getaway
I promised myself before I started school at UC Berkeley that I would never study or do work in my dorm room unless there was no other option. That way, I could reserve my dorm as a space to unwind and relax, not to stress about homework. As a result, I’ve visited quite a few of the over...Read more about Study Spot Suggestions on Campus
