greek row

I never imagined myself attending frat parties. College parties were not something I had been looking forward to or valued as a part of the college experience. Despite this, I somehow found myself attending several frat parties in just the first few weeks of school. 

As I packed and headed back down the peninsula, both my car and heart felt a little more full. Staff shirts and various club lanyards shoved between moving boxes had become my own personal metrics for belonging.

I am grateful for what my sorority has given me and the community of women that we are, but I also disapprove of many aspects of Greek life.

Never fear, because we at the Clog are here to give you the lowdown on everything to expect at this year's Cal Day festivities.

You need to prove your identity, because frats ask to see UC Berkeley IDs — so you will need to make sure to get your hands on a fake.

The time between arriving to UC Berkeley and graduating is short. During these four years, we will form friendships and grow more than we could imagine.

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.