Breaking the chain
My eagerness and determination to change the world in a positive way (along with the inspiration I have gotten from those who support me) has helped me “break the chain” as my father once said.
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Touring the tales of UC Berkeley
From worrisome to wholesome, here are UC Berkeley’s stories and legends that you might have missed on your campus tour.
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Through the eyes of the grader
College Core
The academic expectations I had put on myself during A Levels were so intense that I developed a nasty streak of perfectionism. So much that, at times, it became brutal to my self-worth.
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The case of not studying for finals
There is simply an obscene amount of information that must be digested and regurgitated for exams, and I always feel like a part of me is cramming, no matter how much lead time I give myself.
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Overenrollment in EECS courses puts strain on teaching assistants
Student demand for EECS and CS courses is increasing, leading some TAs to advocate for increased departmental funding and decreased student enrollment.
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UC Berkeley transfer students express disadvantages during club recruitment
Campus senior Nanki Ahuja formed Business Transfer Network, or BTN, during her first semester as a transfer student in the spring of 2020. She noticed that without guaranteed campus housing and two years of undergraduate experience at Berkeley, transfer students were sometimes unable to form strong communities on campus.
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Zoom university: the unique struggles of international students
International students, many of whom returned to their home countries, have seriously compromised their rights and wellness due to a lack of accommodation.
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The most joyous noise
When we return to campus, I intend to make the most of every class I take, regardless of how many times I have to read Adam Smith’s “The Wealth of Nations.”
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Make your own fun
Off the Beat
Activities can make you overcome with glee or strengthen your connection with friends hardly take any time out of your day and may have a lasting impact.
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UC Berkeley must say yes to graduation caps, no to major caps
Major caps also encourage an environment where grades are given a disproportionate amount of importance. This comes at the cost of other aspects of education such as teamwork, creativity and exploration.
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