Author: Nina Takahashi

Nina Takahashi, Class of 2026, is a multimedia artist from Oregon majoring in film & media and minoring in Japanese and creative writing. Two of the books that made Nina want to be a writer are The Memory Police by Ogawa Yōko and The House on Mango Street by Sandra Cisneros.

What to Know Before Coming to Cal

Admissions, New Students, out-of-state, Senior POV

For prospective UC Berkeley students: advice from an out-of-state fourth year.

Searching for Internships? Start Here.

Internships & Jobs

Where to search and how to determine which internship is right for you.

Internship Success Stories

featured, Internships & Jobs, two

Internship success stories to motivate your own journey.

Making Friends @ Cal

Clubs & Orgs, Housing & Dining, New Students, three

How do UC Berkeley students find their people?

Intro to “My Finances” in CalCentral

Fall Start, Fin Aid & Scholarships, Spring Start

For students and their supporters, a guide to the “My Finances” tab in CalCentral.

Study Abroad & Managing Wellness

Health & Wellness, Study Abroad

Stay healthy and happy during study abroad.

What To Do Over Winter Break

Student Spotlight

How Golden Bears spend winter break.

Berkeleyisms

Explore Campus, New Students

How many do you know?

Hi, I Studied Abroad in Tokyo

Alternative Academics, Study Abroad

How one student embraced their heritage during a year abroad.

Dining Resources @ Cal

Health & Wellness, Housing & Dining

A guide to finding delicious meals that meet your specific dietary needs.

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.

LGBTQIA+ Resources on Campus

Clubs & Orgs, Community & Identity, New Students

Find campus support and community for LGBTQIA+ students.

Traditions at Berkeley

Admissions, Explore Campus, New Students, Top 10 Spring

Explore longtime Berkeley traditions.

Managing Your Finances

Fin Aid & Scholarships, New Students

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