What is Berkeley like in the summer ? Whether you head back home immediately after your last final of the spring semester or stick aro... most students’ minds. Going into my final year as a UC Berkeley student, I have an even split of summer s spent back at home and summers spent in Berkeley. You might have an internship in the area, a job...on campus during the summer or in-person classes on campus. Either way, the vibe of the UC Berkeley campus is different during...the semester. Here are a few ways to enjoy Cal in the summer . Find respite in usually busy campus locations [caption id="attachment_13990" align="alignnone" ...
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No Summer Internship? No Problem!
Two UC Berkeley Alums Share Their Summer Successes
As an underclassman at such a large university, I’ve always felt some pressure to sta... college one, and have spent the last few months thinking about how to make the most of my UC Berkeley summer s—balancing rest and activities I enjoy with extracurriculars—and start working towards making ... with fellow golden bears (or anyone, really!). If you’re wondering what you should do this upcoming summer , here are a few ideas.
Background on Kaylie & Cooper
Kaylie: As a commuting student and seco...
Explore Summer in Berkeley
Ideas For A Perfect Berkeley Summer : Activities, Day Trips, Festivals, & Sweets
If you’re staying on campus for summer classes ...r a summer internship, it can feel very quiet compared to the hustle and bustle you’re used to during the f... at UC Berkeley. But as a Bay Area local, I’ve spent quite a bit of time in Berkeley these past two summer s, and I can say there are so many cool things to do during the summer months! So, if you’re stay... I’ve put together this list for you.
Activities Around Berkeley
Strawberry Canyon Pool: Berkeley summer s can get very hot, so why not go for a swim to cool down? Strawberry Canyon Pool is a campus pool ...
My Summer Studying Abroad
Six Weeks in Florence, Italy
I studied abroad this past summer in Florence and it was an unforgettable experience. I decided fall semester of my junior year at U... When I got to Florence, I met a lot of students who were graduated seniors and who’d stayed one last summer semester at their respective UCs to go abroad. Whether you’re a newly admitted student, a transf... a couple of classes left for my major and was on track to finish my minor by graduation, meaning my summer session could be dedicated purely to my personal and post-grad interests. I’d never taken any me...
Golden Bear Summer
What are you up to this summer ?
From "mermaiding" and baking to interning and volunteering, read on to see what your fellow Gold...n Bears are doing with their summer breaks, and what they are looking forward to in the fall!
[caption id="attachment_8315"... Internship in Singapore and meeting my friends and family in Bangladesh. I'm also taking 6 units of summer courses. I'm excited to go to the National University of Singapore and explore the country and all...
Wellness Resources @ Cal
four different pools available for use on campus. The Strawberry Canyon Pool is even open during the summer for students to lounge and swim recreationally.
If you are looking for the right recreational o...
College of L&S 101
of a 2.0 GPA must be achieved across all courses taken at UC Berkeley and adjacent programs (such as Summer Sessions, UC Educational Abroad Programs, and others). A GPA of at least 2.0 must also be achieved... the Wednesday of the fourth week of the fall and spring semesters. Deadlines vary by session in the summer .
Grading options can be adjusted until the Friday of the 10th week of instruction during the fa...l and spring semesters. Deadlines vary by session in the summer .
Late change of class schedule can be applied in select situations to add, drop, or change th...
Explore Emeryville
Visit the city southwest of UC Berkeley.
Berkeleyisms
medals: 21 from the 2016 Rio Olympics, 16 from the 2020 Tokyo Olympics, and 23 from the 2024 Paris Summer Olympics.
Cal is also used as a term of endearment and pride for the university, especially by al...
Preparing to Teach a DeCal
training is mandatory in order to submit a DeCal course proposal. Trainings are offered starting in the summer to prepare for teaching fall DeCals. There are multiple seminars to choose from, including Facilit...
Events to Look Forward to in Fall
list for fall semester at UC Berkeley
Like any young adult, you’re probably bored with the slump of summer and all the liberty of having too much time on your hands. Rest and relaxation gets overwhelming, ...
Undergrad Living Perspective
tremendously in acclimating to Berkeley was taking a semester of classes before my first year through the Summer Bridge program. I got to learn what living in a residence hall would be like in a less busy enviro...ment than the fall and spring semesters when campus is a bustling place. During the summer program, I lived in Blackwell Hall for six weeks before moving to my assigned campus residence hal... id="attachment_13526" align="alignnone" width="576"] My partner and I moving into Blackwell Hall for the six-week Summer Bridge program.[/caption]
Living in a residence hall mini-suite
During my first year, I lived in...
Meet the Costume Department
Their main project was preparing for a steampunk-influenced interpretation of Shakespeare’s “A Mi summer Night’s Dream.” To make these fantastical pieces of attire come to life, costume director Deni... requires a lot of adjustment, and isn’t even completely finished when the show opens!
For “A Mi summer Night’s Dream,” the first steps would be to ensure that the plan for costume design aligns wit... Neil Lopez, class of 2026, theater and performance studies major, student costume designer for “A Mi summer Night’s Dream.”
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What sourcing looks like
The most integral p...
Fall vs. Spring at UC Berkeley
some helpful tips for any season here at UC Berkeley.
Enjoy the lovely trails on campus.
Explore summer in Berkeley.
...
Transfer With a Thousand Faces
Berkeley Student Co-Ops and bought a ticket for my study abroad in London.
That was a pretty good summer , and by the time my next fall semester started, I couldn’t walk to class without seeing a famili...
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No Summer Internship? No Problem!
Two UC Berkeley Alums Share Their Summer Successes As an underclassman at such a large university, I’ve always felt some pressure to sta... college one, and have spent the last few months thinking about how to make the most of my UC Berkeley summer s—balancing rest and activities I enjoy with extracurriculars—and start working towards making ... with fellow golden bears (or anyone, really!). If you’re wondering what you should do this upcoming summer , here are a few ideas. Background on Kaylie & Cooper Kaylie: As a commuting student and seco...
Explore Summer in Berkeley
Ideas For A Perfect Berkeley Summer : Activities, Day Trips, Festivals, & Sweets If you’re staying on campus for summer classes ...r a summer internship, it can feel very quiet compared to the hustle and bustle you’re used to during the f... at UC Berkeley. But as a Bay Area local, I’ve spent quite a bit of time in Berkeley these past two summer s, and I can say there are so many cool things to do during the summer months! So, if you’re stay... I’ve put together this list for you. Activities Around Berkeley Strawberry Canyon Pool: Berkeley summer s can get very hot, so why not go for a swim to cool down? Strawberry Canyon Pool is a campus pool ...
My Summer Studying Abroad
Six Weeks in Florence, Italy I studied abroad this past summer in Florence and it was an unforgettable experience. I decided fall semester of my junior year at U... When I got to Florence, I met a lot of students who were graduated seniors and who’d stayed one last summer semester at their respective UCs to go abroad. Whether you’re a newly admitted student, a transf... a couple of classes left for my major and was on track to finish my minor by graduation, meaning my summer session could be dedicated purely to my personal and post-grad interests. I’d never taken any me...
Golden Bear Summer
What are you up to this summer ? From "mermaiding" and baking to interning and volunteering, read on to see what your fellow Gold...n Bears are doing with their summer breaks, and what they are looking forward to in the fall! [caption id="attachment_8315"... Internship in Singapore and meeting my friends and family in Bangladesh. I'm also taking 6 units of summer courses. I'm excited to go to the National University of Singapore and explore the country and all...
Wellness Resources @ Cal
four different pools available for use on campus. The Strawberry Canyon Pool is even open during the summer for students to lounge and swim recreationally. If you are looking for the right recreational o...
College of L&S 101
of a 2.0 GPA must be achieved across all courses taken at UC Berkeley and adjacent programs (such as Summer Sessions, UC Educational Abroad Programs, and others). A GPA of at least 2.0 must also be achieved... the Wednesday of the fourth week of the fall and spring semesters. Deadlines vary by session in the summer . Grading options can be adjusted until the Friday of the 10th week of instruction during the fa...l and spring semesters. Deadlines vary by session in the summer . Late change of class schedule can be applied in select situations to add, drop, or change th...
Explore Emeryville
Visit the city southwest of UC Berkeley.
Berkeleyisms
medals: 21 from the 2016 Rio Olympics, 16 from the 2020 Tokyo Olympics, and 23 from the 2024 Paris Summer Olympics. Cal is also used as a term of endearment and pride for the university, especially by al...
Preparing to Teach a DeCal
training is mandatory in order to submit a DeCal course proposal. Trainings are offered starting in the summer to prepare for teaching fall DeCals. There are multiple seminars to choose from, including Facilit...
Events to Look Forward to in Fall
list for fall semester at UC Berkeley Like any young adult, you’re probably bored with the slump of summer and all the liberty of having too much time on your hands. Rest and relaxation gets overwhelming, ...
Undergrad Living Perspective
tremendously in acclimating to Berkeley was taking a semester of classes before my first year through the Summer Bridge program. I got to learn what living in a residence hall would be like in a less busy enviro...ment than the fall and spring semesters when campus is a bustling place. During the summer program, I lived in Blackwell Hall for six weeks before moving to my assigned campus residence hal... id="attachment_13526" align="alignnone" width="576"] My partner and I moving into Blackwell Hall for the six-week Summer Bridge program.[/caption] Living in a residence hall mini-suite During my first year, I lived in...
Meet the Costume Department
Their main project was preparing for a steampunk-influenced interpretation of Shakespeare’s “A Mi summer Night’s Dream.” To make these fantastical pieces of attire come to life, costume director Deni... requires a lot of adjustment, and isn’t even completely finished when the show opens! For “A Mi summer Night’s Dream,” the first steps would be to ensure that the plan for costume design aligns wit... Neil Lopez, class of 2026, theater and performance studies major, student costume designer for “A Mi summer Night’s Dream.” [instagram-feed feed=55] What sourcing looks like The most integral p...
Fall vs. Spring at UC Berkeley
some helpful tips for any season here at UC Berkeley. Enjoy the lovely trails on campus. Explore summer in Berkeley. ...
Transfer With a Thousand Faces
Berkeley Student Co-Ops and bought a ticket for my study abroad in London. That was a pretty good summer , and by the time my next fall semester started, I couldn’t walk to class without seeing a famili...