undergraduate

My issues are my own, and I am very sparing in who I let in. But I couldn’t let this opportunity pass without reflecting on the past four years and the incredible people who got me here.

Packed into this equation is the obligation I feel to live up to the rankings, but more than anything, to the legacy of those who have made it possible for me to know what career I want to pursue and actively go for it.

As I prepare for my senior year at UC Berkeley, I find myself in a state of self-reflection. I look back at my past years, all the things I’ve experienced and think about how they’ve all led me to where I am now. As I approach my last year of undergrad, I’m filled with excitement, angst, nerves, gratitude and every emotion I could imagine.

With all of the work GSIs do for us, it is worthwhile to give them some support back, which many of you may already be doing. Here are some additional ways to support and appreciate your GSIs.

We at the Clog feel as though we've been to just about every grad school event that has been offered in the tri-state area. All of which have left us with more questions than answers. We felt it was high time we get to the bottom of the great post-grad quandary.

As undergraduates, we never hesitate to talk shit or fall in love with our GSIs, but we want to know, what if we were GSIs? Would we be chill? Snobby? Total heartthrobs? Take our quiz to find out!

Engaging with graduate and professional students does not undercut the important work around undergraduate education.