University of California-Berkeley Top Questions

The best thing about UC Berkeley is easily the student body. It's a unique mix of personalities with a plethora of interesting ideas and opinions. I live for the conversations that I have with the people around me.

The professors, especially in mechanical engineering, are the best. They know each individual by their name and is willing to help each individual day or night.

The best thing I consider about my school, aside from world-class academics and research, is the diversity each and every student brings to the table. Being a large school, UC Berkeley is unique in that no matter what interests you have, there will be a group of passionate, like-minded individuals ready to meet you. There is no better place to not only find a sense of camaraderie, but to nurture, develop, or discover, new interests.

Berkeley has always been diverse, which I consider is the best thing about my school. Whether it is the diversity celebrated through the races or all the different foods options available or even the students and their experiences, Berkeley has provided an environment condusive to learning and celebrating all walks of life. Through my interactions with my classmates both inside the classroom and in various organizations, I was able to broaden my horizons by learning about their stories, while simultaneously sharing mine.

I consider the diversity of the student body to be the best thing about UCB because it brings people from different ethnicities, cultures, and financial backgrounds together. It also shows that even though we come from different places we all have one thing in common we value our educattion and want to be successful.

The best thing about this school would be its wide variety of opportunities. There are over 100s of clubs and organizations ranging from gardening to fencing. As well, our DeCal program allows students to make their own classes and teach others on the subject that they find interesting. Their are many passions to be discovered at this school for one to take the time that they wish and try their hand at something they want to outside of their major.

Berkeley is huge, which allows students ample opportunity to get engaged with different activities, take a variety of classes, and experiment with their interests. This has given me space to grow and to be able to change my path and interests as many times as I have needed to.

heavy concentration on research and opportunities to work with well-known experts & professors. Also, the environment in school is pretty green and there are lots of mini gardens, ponds, forest, etc. built around campus buildings which make it easier for students to de-stress from academic life.

The campus itself is located in a city but there are parts of campus that are very quiet due to the foliage and the many trees and almost forest like spots on campus.

Berkeley is a very beautiful campus. It is really easy to find a nice corner to study and eat a delicious, inexpensive lunch. It is also a very active and diverse place. It's virtually impossible to be bored at Berkeley.