Competitive clubs and calluses
College Core
But here, it seems the scent in the air is of hyperprofessionalism where any trace of genuine passion gets lost in the wind.
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Reflections on being a scrambled egg: A personal essay
The sizzling pan on the stove hisses to wake me from my daydreams. I’m a terrible cook, but I love making eggs. I didn’t always love eating them, though. My dad often made them for me at home, but I always declined in disgust. “Why would you eat them with
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How to pick the perfect student organization for you
As the semester starts, you’ll be bombarded by flyers on Sproul. Here’s a guide on picking the right student organization.
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Berkeley should follow San Francisco’s lead on vaccine verification requirements
CITY AFFAIRS: To protect those unable to get vaccinated and to prevent further COVID-19 mutations, restaurants, bars and more must check vaccination status.
A sizable portion of the community is still unvaccinated, and the potential for more dangerous and contagious COVID-19 mutations to appear is a possibility.
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Things to look forward to this upcoming in-person semester
After more than a year of remote instruction, UC Berkeley finally announced its plans for a fully in-person fall 2021 semester, leaving many students with a mixture of excitement and dread. As a rising junior who spent my sophomore year in my childhood home all the way across the country in North Carolina, I’ve only had roughly a year’s worth of a true UC Berkeley experience. Nevertheless, the impending return to campus has inspired me to reminisce on aspects of college life that I miss dearly. Here are six things I’m looking forward to — and vow to never take for granted again — as we prepare for an in-person academic year!
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Quiz: Which extracurricular should you try?
From Zoom fatigue to time zone differences, the past year of remote learning has made it difficult for many of us to participate in extracurricular activities. The return to an in-person semester in fall 2021 may be just the motivation some of us need to get more involved outside of the classroom. However, there are so many extracurricular opportunities that it can be difficult to choose one. If you are overwhelmed by the sheer number of options, take our quiz to find out which activity you should try next. Who knows, you may discover a lifelong passion.
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Stages of waiting to hear back about your application
After you hit the submit button, there are a few routine stages to go through during the application process while you wait to hear back from the organization.
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#ThrowbackThursday: How UC Berkeley reminds us of middle school
You thought the awkward years were over? You thought wrong! Some things never change. Here are some key ways life at UC Berkeley is just like middle school.
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How to redeem yourself for the spring club season
As many freshman found out the hard way during the fall semester, club season at UC Berkeley is far from forgiving. Students often find themselves applying for more clubs than they can count to, and then they do it all over again the next semester. If you’re feeling down in
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A belated spring awakening
My first attempt at college was a disaster. My second attempt was a two-year recovery from the first attempt. This is my third attempt.
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