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Admissions Issue 2018, College Life

Thursday, March 22, 2018

Editor’s note: Admissions Issue 2018

There was something in you. “Congratulations” is all you needed to see before you started jumping, screaming and, perhaps, crying.
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Admissions Issue 2018, College Life

Thursday, March 22, 2018

Quiz: Which point on the college triangle best describes you?

Your entire college experience can be reduced to a mere triangle. Which corner of the triangle — school, social life or sleep — will you end up focusing on?
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Admissions Issue 2018, College Life

Thursday, March 22, 2018

Things upperclassmen miss about being freshmen

While being an upperclassman may provide some advantages in terms of class enrollment, here are some of the things upperclassmen miss about being freshmen.
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Admissions Issue 2018, College Life

Thursday, March 22, 2018

Welcome to Berkeley: An introduction to taking L’s

It was my first day of classes at the vaunted UC Berkeley, and I had my notes out and ready to go. I was all set up for a good start to my college career.
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Admissions Issue 2018, College Life

Thursday, March 22, 2018

Playlist: Future transfer students’ moods while waiting for decisions

There are lots of feelings that come with transferring, so the Clog has some tips on finding your bearings throughout the transfer process.
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Admissions Issue 2018, College Life

Thursday, March 22, 2018

Tips and tricks for incoming Bears who are starting super fresh in college

We at the Clog want to prepare you for your college years, especially for our fellow Bears who are starting really fresh.
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Admissions Issue 2018, College Life

Thursday, March 22, 2018

Declassified school survival guide: Spring admit and Global Edge edition

With roughly 2,000 students coming to UC Berkeley’s campus in the spring, you’re not alone. Here are some tips about January start and Global Edge.
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Admissions Issue 2018, College Life

Thursday, March 22, 2018

Freshman 15 is coming your way: Tips on avoiding it

Although freedom can be glorious, it does come with some drastic consequences — freshman 15 is one of them. The Clog has some tips on how to keep it at bay.
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Admissions Issue 2018, College Life

Thursday, March 22, 2018

Should I stay or should I go? Pros and cons of going to college near home

One of the biggest considerations in deciding which school you’ll attend is how far you want to be from home. The Clog has some pros and cons to consider.
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Admissions Issue 2018, College Life

Thursday, March 22, 2018

From waitlist to A-list: You’re just as deserving as every other student

We spend most of our lives waiting for things. If you’re on the waitlist for UC Berkeley, we have a few words of advice and encouragement for you.
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