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As an international student who is currently doing an exchange at UC Berkeley, I often find myself thinking about the concept of home.

Where are you from? This is a seemingly simple question with a straightforward answer. But for an Indian expatriate who grew up in the Middle East, the answer is not so direct.

If you’re not originally from Berkeley, homecoming season may have you feeling down and homesick.

My longing for home didn’t just fade away, but my cousin helped remind me why I came to UC Berkeley and why I had traveled so far away from my family.

We here at the Clog have compiled fun activities you can do in the comfort of your own home to celebrate Independence Day the way it should be. 

Whether you're an incoming freshman or a soon-to-be senior, Berkeley is our home. But some days, Berkeley can feel as far away from home as it gets.

Home Cafe caters to the aesthetically inclined, 20-something demographic, with its creative coffee combinations and friendly team of talented baristas. For a fun take on your average cup of joe or maybe just for a new picture to throw up on the ‘gram, Home Cafe may be the next stop on your coffee shop hit list.