student life

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...

Everyone says studying abroad changes you. It throws you into a new place—into a new culture —and forces you to learn how to navigate it all while trying to make friends, do well in your classes, and figure out the cheapest grocery store near your new house. And it’s true!!

But for me, it was a little different: I studied abroad at home. I am French, and I chose to spend the 2023-24 academic year living with my family in Paris, a city I am very familiar with after spending every summer...

Hello, hello! My name’s Mallory, and I’m currently in my third year at UC Berkeley. As I write this, I’m far, far away from Berkeley’s campus in Reykjavík, Iceland—where I’m studying abroad for the Fall 2024 semester at the University of Iceland. Because of this, I think I have a pretty good sense of what you should and shouldn’t bring for your time abroad! So let’s get into it—

I know, this one seems obvious. However, this is hugely important to consider and will be the biggest factor in...

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...