Alicia
The majestic scenery. The school is filled with tall pine trees, small vegetative plants, creeks and squirrels. Whenever I feel upset about a test or any other issue I just walk through campus and observe the beautiful landscape.
Holly
I brag about the variety at Berkeley. I talk about how I’ve taken classes on Sumerian, Greenlandic folklore, Dinesen the Danish writer, and bioarchaeology. And those are only a handful of the classes available; there’s something in every subject. Plus, you can work for a professor on their research, with options ranging from raising an octopus, to studying insects, to databasing Italian clays (which I did and loved). If that’s not enough, there are campus jobs in the many museums, bookstore, and everywhere. Whatever interests you, in class or outside of it, it’s at Berkeley.
Hillary
amazing professors and research and culture
Marissa
Berkeley is a very diverse place with students who come from all around the world. There is a huge opportunity to meet people from a variety of backgrounds and learn about their different cultures, something you wouldn't strictly learn in a classroom environment. Because of this diversity people are extremely accepting of one another, making uniqueness something to be proud of rather than being embarrassed and worried about being judged. People aren't afraid to be who they really are, a trait that I think is difficult to find among a large group of people.
Mohammad
I got like $60,000 in loans right now
Jacob
Student at my school connect theoretical concerns to real life. For example, they contribute much to the community and are involved in much political activism.
Narges
When my friends and I are having a reunion and recalling our previous college semester, I tend to emphasize all the incredible opportunities at Cal. When you visit any "berkeley.edu" website, you'll be bombarded with tons of intriguing events to try out. It can be overwhelming at times, but once you figure out what you're looking for and focusing on, it's quite exciting. Not only that, but since I'm from Michigan, the beautiful weather is also noteworthy for someone like me.
Spencer
The location around the Bay Area is great. The weather is wonderful. Food is yummy.
Crystal
It's the number one public university in the world.
Betsy
When talking about UC Berkeley, I tend to brag about the plethora of opportunities attending school here has given me. My professors are at the top of their fields and are enthusiastic about teaching. The campus brings incredible people as speakers and holds many lectures, seminars, and other intellectually engaging events. The students here are enthusiastic about their interests and there are hundreds of possible activities to get involved in. The atmosphere at UC Berkeley is intellectually and culturally engaging.