Article updated in August 2024 Accessible from Anywhere If you’re feeling hungry on campus, don’t worry! There is always a cafe that’s just a ten-minute walk away. UC Berkeley’s campus cafes offer everything: soups, salads, hot-pressed sandwiches, lattes, burritos, banh mis, and so much more. Read on to find which cafes meet your palate! Northside...
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Free Academic & Wellness Resources
Student Resource Must-Haves Being a student is a lot of work! To help you out, I’ve created a list of resources that are free (or discounted) for you. Health and wellness-related resources are included to remind us to look after ourselves, which is important in seeing the academic successes we strive for. From more obvious...
A Day in My Life: Lucas
Life as a Senior in Off-Campus Housing Ever wondered what it's like to live in off-campus housing for the first time? Here's a day in my life to help you get a better idea of what's in store for you should you choose this option! In the Morning... 9:00 a.m. - Wake Up and Breakfast...
Instagrammable Places on Campus
TLDR; It's all for the 'gram Whether you’re a newly admitted student or a student approaching graduation, the urge to take beautiful photos around UC Berkeley’s campus never goes away. Here are some location ideas for your next campus photo shoot! Sather Tower / Campanile For my first choice, I had to start out with...
Spring Goals and Hopes
A Spring 2022 Bucket List (of sorts) A new year and a new semester have arrived! In the spirit of tradition, UC Berkeley students are setting resolutions, something that seems especially important right now (when it can feel more daunting than usual to plan). If you’re seeking ideas to add to your list of goals...
Dining at Berkeley: Explore!
Updated in August 2024 by Reva Gokhale. Where to Eat and How to Get There As a Resident Assistant (RA) at UC Berkeley, I helped many students get their bearings around campus. One of the fun elements is mapping out where you’ll eat. It’s super easy to plan meals around your classes and extracurriculars at...
What To Expect: GBO
What is GBO or Golden Bear Orientation? How to use BART (Bay Area Rapid Transit), campus tours, drag shows, sampling dining halls: These are just a few of the many things you learn in GBO or Golden Bear Orientation at UC Berkeley, a mandatory experience for all incoming Golden Bears. GBO begins a couple of...
L&S Breadth Requirements 101
A Student’s Guide to the L&S Seven-Course Breadth The College of Letters of Science (L&S), the largest college at UC Berkeley, has a unique seven-course breadth requirement, covering various subjects in order to support a more well-rounded liberal arts education. Fulfilling these requirements can be daunting: there are many classes to choose from and some...
Spring Instagrammable Places on Campus
Give the ‘Gram Some Love Are you looking for cute places around campus to show off your spring outfits? Perhaps you’re graduating, or maybe this is your first spring in Berkeley. Look no further! After a rainy and biting winter, springtime in Berkeley is when everything seems to come back to life, just in time...
Explore 4th Street, Berkeley
All That 4th Street Has to Offer After visiting a few times, 4th Street has quickly become one of my favorite places to visit in Berkeley. This shopping district is located in West Berkeley, near Albany where University Village student family housing and the UC Berkeley xučyun ruwway Apartments are located, and it is just...
Transfer 1st Month @ Cal
Congrats, you’re at UC Berkeley! The first month in a new place will always require an adjustment period. Especially coming in as a transfer, it feels like there are many things to do to hit the ground running relatively smoothly. To simplify this learning curve, I’ve mapped out a few key points for your first...
Berkeley Faves From a Senior
Prof. Keltner, UX@Berkeley, Ra-On, Etc. As a senior preparing to graduate, I’ve been feeling incredibly grateful for the fun and growth I experienced over the years. Here are 10 favorite things from my time at Berkeley that I hope you can enjoy, too. 1. Favorite Habit: Self-Care Taking care of myself is my favorite habit...
Before You Graduate From Cal
5 Big Ways to Make the Most of UC Berkeley There’s so much to do while you’re a student, and it can be hard to keep track of everything. Whether you’re an incoming new student or about to graduate, this list is for you. I hope you experience all of these before you graduate from...
Becoming a GSI
Mastering the transition from student to instructor The start of the fall semester is always a busy time for graduate students. Those still basking in the respite of summer might be surprised to encounter crowded buses, an influx of scooters and e-bikes, and events perpetually starting 10 minutes late. And while you’re no stranger to...
Spotlight: Latinx @ Cal
Meet Vanessa! Experiences as a Latinx student. I met with Vanessa Luna, a recent UC Berkeley graduate, and asked her about her time on campus. Below is her advice on finding community, studying abroad, and exploring the Bay, including tips for starting off a semester — valuable wisdom for any Cal student, whether this is...