Top 3 pieces of advice for incoming freshmen at Cal
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As a rising senior and former GBO leader, here are three tips I’d give to any incoming freshman (including my former self)!
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What my gap years taught me
I think the concept of gap years is brilliant, it allows students everywhere to take a necessary breather and decompress from what they have come to perceive as the obligation of education and come to appreciate what education actually ought to be- a privilege and a joy.
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8 things that shocked me about UK universities as a UC Berkeley student
After returning home for winter break, I began to notice that college culture was wildly different in British colleges. Here are eight things that shocked me about British universities as a UC Berkeley student.
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UC Berkeley students experience delays receiving Cal 1, Clipper Cards
Some UC Berkeley students arriving on campus have struggled to receive their Cal 1 and Clipper cards from campus, adding unexpected inconveniences to their return.
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An open letter to GBO wristbands: This isn’t a music festival
When we at the Clog first arrived back in Berkeley, we were startled by the ubiquitous yellow festival-style wristbands on students’ wrists.
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Onslaught of California live oak moth caterpillars bugs UC Berkeley community
A California oak moth caterpillar outbreak is currently sweeping campus, leaving trees defoliated and the campus community concerned.
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How to survive orientation week at UC Berkeley if you’re not an incoming student
If you have the misfortune of being in Berkeley during GBO week (and not there to participate), here are some tips that should help you survive the week.
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Introducing myself
Muscle Memories
The more time I continue to spend in Berkeley, the less I care about censoring my experience with MG. My intention is never to make someone uncomfortable when I bring up my physical and emotional struggles but instead, to exercise my identity in a way that is liberating.
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Freshmen’s expectations about UC Berkeley versus reality
We don’t mean to burst your bubble, but UC Berkeley isn’t quite the majestic unicorn or the raging beast you think it is. Let’s put some of those mixed feelings in writing, shall we?
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Clog report: UC Berkeley freshman gets mistaken for elementary schooler
An imposter with the same name has been impersonating the freshman. But the other Joe Sather happens to be a fourth-grader from a nearby elementary school.
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