dorm life

When the housing application season comes around, many incoming freshmen are confused and unsure of how to rank the dorms they want to live in most. Never fear, because I have compiled a guide to help make that decision just a little bit less stressful.

Dorm living. The epitome of the real American college experience. At least, so they say. The dorm life comes with a host of feelings and experiences that are truly unique and only understood by those who have braved the journey. Chances are, if you’re a freshman, you’re actively experiencing the experience at the moment. If you’re an upperclassman, perhaps you can reminisce on it. Or not.    

For UC Berkeley students preparing to live in their first campus apartment this semester, here are things you should and should not bring to your place.

Whoever had to or is currently suffering through this traumatic experience, I feel your pain. Fortunately, I’m here to assure you that living in a triple dorm isn't too bad.

Here are some ways that you can establish some privacy when it feels like everything in your life is shared. 

For those of you who miss being in Berkeley, we at the Clog have compiled a list of ways you can make your shelter-in-place situation feel like the UC Berkeley campus.

Whether you’re a freshman or a senior, with the high prices for rent in Berkeley, odds are you’ve had a roommate for part of your college career. If not, here’s the scoop on the types of roommates you may encounter.