Fall Orientation 2022

Hallmarks of UC Berkeley, education and activism have coexisted on campus since the Free Speech Movement.

For me, like many other commuter students, where I live became the number one defining characteristic in my college experience. For all my fellow commuters out there (including incoming ones), you are never without hope.

Regardless, you’ll want a destination for your fresh air exploits. And on that note, here are four of the best outdoor activities to do around campus.

Yet somehow I still had this inclination that I didn’t belong neither here nor there. What if I didn’t belong anywhere?

It might seem a little early to begin reflecting on how much I’ve changed since I began my journey at UC Berkeley last August, considering it’s only my second year. That said, I firmly believe that I’ve grown more in just one year than I did in my first 18.

Take advantage of everything the UC Berkeley campus has to offer this semester and complete this bucket list along with us.

Getting involved in research at UC Berkeley can be a daunting prospect as a new student, but there are many avenues available to help along the journey.

Take this quiz to find out which of the most popular UC Berkeley majors best fits your personality!

And that’s where the risk comes in — not in pursuing only those communities that make us feel at home, but rather bringing the community within you to the communities beyond you.

Belonging is visceral and tactile, so lick everything and squish your face against every surface.