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College Life

Thursday, January 21, 2021

Start the semester with stellar grades: A smarter note-taking strategy

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Now that I’ve finally figured it out, I thought I’d share some of my tips with you so we can all receive “gold stars” throughout the semester.
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Columns

Tuesday, September 22, 2020

“Unfortunately, I can no longer continue”

Off the Beat

I used to think living in the present meant a lot of yeses, living life to the fullest, carpe diem. But it also means saying no sometimes, and that is okay.
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College Life

Friday, September 11, 2020
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Why you should always go to your professor’s office hours

Going to office hours can be intimidating, but it’s so worth it. There are zero cons and a billion pros, including better grades and more opportunities!
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College Life

Friday, September 27, 2019

5 things more entertaining than watching Friday’s football game

When it comes to school spirit, I’ve always been of the opinion that less is more. After all, who wants to be forced to stand for hours on end watching players fumbling for a ball? Here are five activities that are sure to be more worthwhile than watching Friday’s game.
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College Life

Tuesday, April 23, 2019

Brain boot camp: How to branch out and expand your knowledge!

With summer fast approaching, the next couple of months are the perfect opportunity for you to branch out and expand your knowledge!
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College Life, Mentorship 2019

Friday, March 22, 2019

Where to seek out a mentor of your own at UC Berkeley

Here at UC Berkeley, sometimes it may feel as though guidance and mentorship is few and far between. There are so many different resources that sometimes it may feel confusing or daunting to know where or who to turn to when you feel like you need a bit of a push or pull to guide you in the right direction.
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Admissions Issue 2019, College Life

Wednesday, March 20, 2019

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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College Life

Friday, February 8, 2019

A power ranking of the most awkward places to run into your GSI

The Clog has laid out a power ranking of the most uncomfortable encounters you may have with your graduate student instructor.
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College Life

Tuesday, November 13, 2018

How to make the most of a shorter week after a holiday weekend

Because of the unusual length of the week, your workload is going to be less than usual. So why not enjoy the extra time and get the most out of your abridged week?
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College Life

Friday, August 10, 2018

The biggest catfishes you’ll see at UC Berkeley

We at the Clog want to help lessen your chance of getting catfished. Of course, you should still come to UC Berkeley, but now you’ll know what to expect.
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