academics

When I applied to UC Berkeley as an economics major, I had never taken an economics class. Although I wanted to learn more about business, I wasn’t quite comfortable attempting it as a major. So I ended up applying under economics, a major I had never considered before and something I got a few raised eyebrows for. The following spring I took my first economics class when my school was able to offer it. While taking that class, I discovered that I loved it which immediately eased my nerves about trying it out for a major.

Coming into Berkeley...

One of my favorite things about Berkeley is that my peers are incredibly passionate and well-versed in their interests and are always exploring new fields! Many students you talk to often pursue double/simultaneous majors or add a minor on or two. People get creative with them, and I guarantee someone will be majoring/minoring in almost any combination of interests you can think of.

Coming into Berkeley, I knew that I had a lot of different interests that I wanted to pursue, which was perfect considering that one of the reasons I chose to...

One month. One city. Twenty-five Bears. A whirlwind of discovery, reflection, and unforgettable memories.

This June, I had the incredible opportunity to study abroad in Berlin alongside 25 other amazing Berkeley bears. We called ourselves the “Berlin Bears,” not just because we’re Cal students, but because Berlin itself also proudly features a bear as its city mascot (what?!). It was a perfect coincidence, and a name that stuck with us from the very first day.

We were part of a summer study abroad program titled...

As a Campus Ambassador at Cal, a major part of my job working at the Campanile and giving tours is answering all the questions that our visiting guests, alumni, and students have to offer. That being said, having just worked my 18th tour and 18th campanile shift, I’ve started to notice that with each shift comes very similar patterns in the questions being asked. And because of that, I wanted to discuss the five most frequently asked questions that I have received (with some responses of which may make Berkeley an even more appealing school to you:)).

“Is it true that Cal...