In the heart of Berkeley's campus, surrounded by Nobel laureates' names etched in stone and classrooms filled with future changemakers, it's easy to feel the weight of potential pressing down on your shoulders. As a UC Berkeley student, I've learned that the unique pressure here isn't just...Read more about "That's future me's problem"—Prioritizing Present You to Combat Stress
Honestly, if you’re able to go around campus without listening to any type of music (or at least some ambient) then I have some mad respect for you. I actually know a few people who get by without listening to music at all, like ever, and for those folks: how do you do it? Is the emptiness...Read more about The Musicphere: Song Tracks on Repeat as a Cal Student
FUN FACT: Did you know you can essentially create your OWN major at UC Berkeley? A majority of Berkeley students did not know this, as when I conversed with my peers about what my major was, they always ask “what in the world is that?” So, let me introduce you to this major that’s truly...Read more about How to Build a Custom Major
Hi everyone! My name is Erik Headley and I’m a third year economics major and public policy minor. As you can see, music is none of these things; but I’m still able to do music here and that’s one of my favorite things about Cal! I’m in The University of California Marching Band (Cal Band...Read more about Being Involved in Music at Cal
Every campus ambassador ends their tour with their Berkeley Story, a tale of how they got to where they are today. During mine, I mention that it was difficult for me to adjust in my first year. It took a long time for me to feel like I belonged at Berkeley. I usually don’t have time to...Read more about How I Finally Feel Like I Belong at Berkeley as a Junior
