College semesters have a pretty regular rhythm at Cal. The first two or three weeks is the introduction and adjustment period. This period is marked by unusually high attendance in classes and waitlisted students taking over the professors’ office hours. There is a level of optimism and...Read more about Staying Sane During Finals Season
Last semester, I participated in Berkeley Dreams Big, an event hosted by the Berkeley Residence Hall Association for students living in university-owned housing. Students can apply for an item or tool within $200 that will help them achieve their dreams. All participants are invited to a...Read more about How My Dreams have Changed
It is crazy to think about the fact that I am a senior at UC Berkeley and that this is my final year as an undergraduate at this amazing university. As a student, my mindset has always been to become heavily involved in school spirit and events. I mean, I hoped for years I would attend...Read more about My Last Big Game + Some History
Being a campus ambassador has been one of the most fulfilling experiences of my life. It certainly is not for everyone. You need to be enthusiastic, energetic, eloquent, and be able to talk to a group of 20 people for 90 minutes straight. It is an introvert’s nightmare and an extreme...Read more about The Perks of Being A Campus Ambassador
There is no place like Berkeley. It’s a place of juxtaposition and complexity. It’s a city that looks like it’s stuck in the 1970s, while also being a center of innovation in technology and research around the world. It’s both dense, urban, and chaotic, while still being entrenched in...Read more about The Power of Networking: How I Met The Creator of Guitar Hero