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You’re standing on the threshold of history. UC Berkeley has a magnificent past, a thriving present and an inspiring future, and you are here to have a taste of what your future has in store for you. Welcome! From the famous Free Speech Movement in 1964 to research in 2015
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I remember that after my first week at UC Berkeley, I thought I knew all I needed to know to get me through my four years here — don’t step on the university seal, show up 10 minutes after the hour for class, actually go to the office hours of interesting professors.
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When I walked into Wheeler Hall for my first lecture of freshman year, my mouth dropped open in disbelief. Rows upon rows of empty seats filled the room, and as my eyes quickly scanned back and forth attempting to count the threadbare seats, I thought to myself, “Jessi, you’re not in Kansas anymore.”
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When I first stepped on campus, it was Cal Day 2013. I walked up the sloped marble steps of Sproul Hall and plopped down. But I didn’t sit facing the rows of tables and milling students — I twisted at the hip and turned my whole body so that I faced Sproul Hall in all its glory.
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On Jan. 18, I stepped off a bus and found myself in uncharted territory. I had heard a lot about where I was going — both good and bad things — and read a fair amount, too. As I got closer, I thought I was ready for what sure to be a momentous occasion. But nothing could have really prepared me for my first visit to Target.
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I found myself fidgeting in front of a professor’s office, ready to burst into tears at any second. The door was closed, and the entire hallway was silent. I had missed my morning final exam when my alarm failed to go off. I couldn’t believe it.
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Congratulations! You have been admitted to one of the most prestigious schools in the nation — probably as a result of your stellar resume, which highlighted your shining status as the No. 1 valedictorian and revealed your glowing experience in bringing aid to third-world countries while simultaneously interning at the public defender’s office during your first year of elementary school.
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No matter what you enjoy doing, Berkeley has it all. From leisurely walks through the UC Botanical Garden at Berkeley to delicious bites in Gourmet Ghetto, Berkeley has enough to keep you busy from dawn until dusk. Check out some of our favorite spots to visit in the city.
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UC Berkeley’s marching band, Cal Band, has been the leader of school spirit since its founding in 1891. Members of the Cal Band give us a behind-the-scenes look into their organization and explain how the band is an important presence on the Berkeley campus. Filmed and edited by Karen Lin
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A place is only as good as the people in it, and we must admit, UC Berkeley is a pretty amazing place to be. The people you meet here will have an impact on the time you spend here, as well on the life you live after graduation. Here’s a list of the five people you meet at UC Berkeley.
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