Author: Nina Takahashi

Nina Takahashi, Class of 2026, is a queer nikkei student from Oregon majoring in film & media and minoring in Japanese.

Managing Your Finances

featured, Fin Aid & Scholarships, New Students, one

Make the most of your money, time, and effort as a student.

Out of State, Right in Place

Admissions, Explore Campus, New Students, out-of-state, Student Spotlight

Nina Takahashi and their floormates.

Finding a home as an out-of-state student at Cal.

Uniquely Berkeley, Part 2

Clubs & Orgs, Explore Campus, New Students

More on what makes Berkeley wonderful.

Uniquely Berkeley, Part 1

Activism & Volunteering, Clubs & Orgs, Explore Campus, New Students

Celebrating all that is unique about Cal!

Nonbinary @ Cal

Community & Identity, New Students, Student Spotlight

UC Berkeley resources for nonbinary students.

Considering Counseling? Start Here.

Health & Wellness, Student Spotlight

Wellness resources for Cal students.

All Things GSI

Majors & Courses, Student Spotlight, Study Tips

Learn from your Graduate Student Instructor.

Meet CAP Club

Clubs & Orgs, Student Spotlight

The Cal club dedicated to making movies.

Making Friends: Student Stories

Admissions, Clubs & Orgs, Student Spotlight

Ways to start connecting with community.

Pride @ Cal

Clubs & Orgs, Community & Identity

Staff, students, and alumni celebrate SF Pride.

Move-In Checklist

Fall Start, Housing & Dining, New Students, Spring Start, Top 10 Fall

What you should—and shouldn’t—bring.

New Student? Start Here.

Admissions, Explore Campus, Fall Start, First-Gen, New Students, Spring Start

10 must-reads to help you prepare for Cal.

Meet Nikkei Student Union

Clubs & Orgs, Community & Identity, Student Spotlight

Celebrating the AA&PI community.

Scholarship FAQs: Nina’s Story

Fin Aid & Scholarships, Student Advising

Part 2: Improving your search process.

Scholarship Search: Nina’s Story

Fin Aid & Scholarships, First-Gen, Student Advising

Find ones that support your academic career.