Common first thoughts you’ll inevitably have about popular places on campus
Here are a few of those thoughts you’ll probably have when you encounter key locations on UC Berkeley’s campus for the first time.
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What not to bring! Five things you should leave behind in high school
Planning what to physically, as well as mentally, take to college and leave behind at home can prove to be more challenging than you’d expect.To help alleviate some of the confusion and stress, we at the Clog have compiled a list of what not to bring to college.
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Freshman dorm packing list: UC Berkeley edition
So, you’ve just been accepted to UC Berkeley. Congratulations! In honor of the journey you are about to embark on, the Clog has compiled a helpful list of items to pack for your life in the dorms. Enjoy this list compiled by college students who have been there, done that.
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Quiz: Which classic UC Berkeley freshman will you become?
It’s just the laws of nature: the sky is blue, one plus one is two and you and a fourth of Berkeley are one type of person. So, click on to find out your very own UC Berkeley Freshman Hogwarts House, if you will.
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Things to know that will make your life easier at UC Berkeley
UC Berkeley can be a challenging experience. Though the challenge is part of the appeal, it can also make college life really difficult. However, with the right preparation you can have a great time. Here are some things you should know in order to have a good UC Berkeley experience.
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A day in the life in the dorms: Blackwell Hall, Foothill and Unit 3
From the older, high-rise “Units” to the newly-constructed Blackwell Hall to the more secluded living space that is Foothill, among others, we at the Clog are here to capture what a day in the life is like in each of these dorms to help give you a better idea of which dorm you might want to call your home next year!
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50 things we at the Clog learned as freshmen at UC Berkeley
Congratulations! You’ve just been accepted into the No. 1 public university in the world (something we like to call ourselves a lot), but you’re probably nervous about what to expect during your freshman year at UC Berkeley. Fear not, though, because we at the Clog were once in your very
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Waited and made it: How to get off the waitlist
In the middle of college decision season, I rolled out of bed one morning to an email telling me to check my Cal portal. I’d been waitlisted. I scoured the internet for advice and began writing my essay. All the handwork paid off as I’m now a proud Golden Bear. Here’s how I did it.
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UC admits all-time highest number of transfer students for 2018-19 academic year
Of the 137,000 students offered a spot at the nine undergraduate UC campuses, 28,750 were transfer applicants — an overwhelming majority of whom were from California community colleges.
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Why UC Berkeley students feel threatened by 5-year-olds
“April showers bring May flowers” and … young freshmen? This past month has been characterized by finicky weather, the stress of finals and, most noticeably, tons and tons of tour groups. While these tour groups are to be expected during the month of high school seniors’ college decisions, the tour
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