University of California-Berkeley Top Questions

It has a very liberal atmosphere. Students here seem much more passionate about social issues compared to other schools. I visited a few schools on their open house days, and Cal had a bigger display of groups that were concerned with racism, politics, and other issues. In the past months, I witnessed the passion. Students marched in protest of the UC tuition hikes and the Ferguson decision, and debates flared in our Facebook group. Most people are open to different ideas, and we are committed to fighting for justice.

Berkeley fosters more liberalism and freedom than other schools do. There's also a much larger sense of community, real-world knowledge, and pride in our own knowledge than others.

It is very diverse!

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Berkeley provides a unique balance of high academics and great social experiences, something I feel other schools lack. Most of the time I feel like there is more of a focus on either the academic or social aspect of college, but at Berkeley that is not the case. It is the number one pulbic university in the nation and a degree from Cal carries a lot of weight in the professional world, yet it also provides plenty of opportunity to make new friends and expand socially, both of which in my opinion are essential to having a complete college experince.

It is a college town, the school is beautiful and has a great accepting and engaging atmosphere.

My school is very diverse with people of many ethnicities, backgrounds, and interests. This school is very liberal and supports all types of people. Berkeley is also a prestigious university to attend as professors that teach are sometimes Nobel laureates and very knowledgeable in their fields. This school is also relatively near my home.

University of California at Berkeley offers a wide range of educational, athletic, and social experiences. It places a great deal of emphasis on research which is my ultimate goal in my profession as an electrical engineer. Compare to other universities it supports the most excellent educational programs, competes for and win research funding, and has successful cutting –edge research projects for undergraduate students to help them prepare for a successful graduate program.

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UC Berkeley offers lectures given by world renowned researchers and incredible professors in the top of their respective fields. We have designated parking spots on campus for Nobel Laureates. The prestige of the people on campus that my peers and I interact with everyday still astounds me. Research opportunities are constantly presenting themselves and there is always something interesting happening on campus. The academics are incredible, but Cal offers more than that. The people, the experiences, and the lessons you will learn are priceless. There truly is no other school that compares.