We are UC Berkeley Life. We share stories, offer advice, and provide resources to help you navigate this beloved and quirky campus we call home.
- How To Stay Organized
Practical tips to help you stay organized. - First-Gen @ Cal
Rico’s experience and advice as a senior on being a first-generation student. - 6 Financial Aid Tips to Make Your Life Easier
Make your life easier with advice from a financial aid expert.
- Transfer Student? Start Here.
Resources and answers for your transitional experience. - Tips for Res Hall Living
My advice after three years in on-campus housing. - Making Friends @ Cal
How do UC Berkeley students find their people?
- All About EOP
Interview with student employees from the Educational Opportunity Program. - My First Year @ Cal Insights
What I learned in my first year at UC Berkeley. - Searching for Internships? Start Here.
Where to search and how to determine which internship is right for you.
Berkeley in Reel Life
Happy Pride from the Golden Bear community! 🌈🐻 UC Berkeley students, alumni, faculty, and staff came together this weekend at the San Francisco Pride Parade.
Cal @ Pride is organized by @ucbgeneq and @calalumniassociation to celebrate the LGBTQ+ community at Berkeley! ✨
#SFPride #UCBerkeley #Berkeley #PrideMonth
Video description: A lively montage of the UC Berkeley community, including the Cal Band and Oski, participating in the SF Pride 2026 parade. They cheer, wave rainbow flags and carry university banners down a sunny city street.
Looking for the best views of the Bay Area? Here are 4 spots to check out the next time you’re in Berkeley! One of the best views is actually right here on the UC Berkeley campus. 🐻🌁
Save this for your next adventure with your friends! @cityofberkeley
#UCBerkeley #UCBerkeleyLife #BayArea #Viewpoint #Berkeley
Video Description: A montage of friends exploring four scenic Berkeley viewpoints: Indian Rock Park, Clark Kerr Fire Trails, the Campanile, and Grizzly Peak, featuring panoramic views of the UC Berkeley campus and San Francisco Bay.