Fall Orientation 2021

We hope this issue helps you discover and strengthen your place on campus, and that the stories inside welcome you home.

There are plenty of people around you on campus who are happy to help you find your feet if it’s your first time on campus.

I was in limbo: My pre-college friendships had drifted, while my college friendships were still young seedlings, emergent and growing.

From discounts on food, music, technology, art and transportation, we have compiled a list of student perks and discounts for you.

The COVID-19 pandemic disrupted the student experience of every undergraduate at the university, but some challenges facing LGBTQ+ students remain unique.

Be honest: How many times in the past year have you pictured yourself telling your grandchildren about what the COVID-19 pandemic was like?

From concerts to local farmers markets, the Bay Area is home to a wide array of venues that are both safe and lively during the COVID-19 pandemic.

I realized there’s a bigger, scarier fish to fry: Can I make the most of what I have with both the clock and my past as a transfer against me?

Just as numerous Golden Bears will be stepping foot on campus for the first time this fall, many courses will be unveiling themselves this semester.