adulting

Before I came to university, I always considered myself a fairly organized person. In high school, that meant having a different binder for each class and a to-do list in the notes app on my phone. But flash-forward to my first time reading a course syllabus at Berkeley, and I realized that I needed to change my approach.

Firstly, I think it’s incredibly important to put all of your classes into a calendar. Most students use Google Calendar for this. In university, unlike in high school, your...

There is nothing that I love more than enjoying a savory meal, drink or pastry, so here is my guide to where you MUST check out when you visit UC Berkeley.

1951 Coffee Company, a semi hidden coffee shop located on Channing serves one of the most delicious Iced Honey Lavender Lattes. I like to add extra honey and chocolate foam to my order and this drink is honestly one of the many things that I look forward to having whenever I’m in Berkeley. It is quite important to also add that not only does this coffee shop serve delicious beverages, but it also...

For my freshman year at Berkeley, I lived in Blackwell Hall. I absolutely loved my experience and got to meet so many new people from around the world; I know that I’m going to miss living so close to so many close friends. It really was like a fun sleepover every night (except we had to go to classes, do homework, write exams…the parts that made it a little more stressful than a sleepover). However, while Blackwell is the newest undergraduate dorm building with many nice amenities like a 24-hour gym and 3 study/social lounges on each floor...

Let me start by addressing my past selves, beginning with five-year-old me. Remember how you went to LEGOLand and went through the mini LEGO cities? You saw the Sydney Opera House and instantly thought Wow, I need to go there! You learned that the magnificent structure in front of you was real and located in a place called Sydney, Australia. From that point on, you knew you needed to go to Sydney and see Australia for yourself. Australia became a place of wonder and utter coolness. Moving on a few...