adulting

Are you a new or prospective student to UC Berkeley? Or are you a returning student who needs new travel ideas around the Bay Area? Either way, this travel guide will give you a sense of how many options Berkeley really has to offer…I will feature my all time FAVORITE places to hike/visit, restaurants to indulge at, and more!

As an incoming student at Berkeley, you may have done your research on the Internet regarding places to visit. But you might have also wanted an opinion from a fellow golden bear. This is what I’m here for! I’m currently a junior at UC Berkeley who has lived...

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 expand beyond that, but I’d like to do so now.

During freshman orientation week, I remember a lot of the presentations included the phrase “you belong here.” Honestly, I think it’s kind of hard to feel that way in a school of 40,000 students. It’s difficult to feel connected...

I went to Sydney, Australia for my spring semester of junior year and it was a life changing experience. Going abroad was something I always knew I wanted to do and I couldn’t wait for the opportunity to go abroad. I planned it out my freshman year that I would go abroad my junior spring semester in order to give myself some time at Berkeley first and then also to ensure that I did not have to miss football season my junior year. When it finally hit my time to go abroad, I was so nervous but also incredibly excited. Here, I’m going to tell you about my experience and why I highly...

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 year-end banquet whether or not they’re selected. While I was at the banquet, they told us to write down a few dreams or goals.

Back then, I wrote that I wanted certain leadership positions in my clubs or programs. However, when applications opened up this semester, I felt...