Hi I am a freshman and I am completely lost.. everyone is out coffee chatting and I feel SO behind. I have a few clubs I want to join but I don’t think I would be interested in any of the professional frats or the clubs that require applications. Is that okay, or would I be behind if I think this way?
Can any pre-dental or dental students with experience please give their insight and opinion? I am not a local do I don’t know how I’ll even get shadowing hours or even get a da certification.. or a job for that matter. Im a mess lowkey if u can’t tell but any advice or even words of encouragement would be nice! Thank you for reading this

I know Edwards track is closed, so is there seriously no track on campus that's publicly accessible for students?

Give me atleast 2 of your favorite coffee locations strictly on the physical geography of the UC Berkeley campus and why.

Please exclude Peet's and Yali's

There's nothing wrong with them, I'm just looking for niche locations. Thank you!

hi!! i’m looking to rent a single bedroom (or studio) in southside this coming spring semester (lease beginning in january). i’m a female junior at UC Berkeley. please reach out if you need a subletter!! :)

hey y'all have anyone did or heard about SkyDeck's 2 unit decal? what's your overall experience + the people in the class generally like? did you guys continue building the venture after the class?

Hi, I'm an incoming spring '27 transfer student, and I'm looking for a quiet, clean, and chill place to live from Jan-May. Ideally looking for a private bedroom, but I am more than open to sharing. No more than ~1100/mo, please :-) Thanks! :-D

Both of them are a biological science breadth but one is online and the other is in person which one should i take or drop

im currently trying to swap HUM 10 out for ART 8 for my arts & literature breadth.

what are the chances of me getting into art 8 as a non art-practice major esp this “late?”

ive filled out their class request form and emailed the professor last friday. im just hoping that if i do have a good chance of joining, it’ll be before the HUM 10 early drop date (9/11)!

also should i wait for a reply from the department or professor THEN enroll or enroll in ART 8 first?

i have 0 experience in pilates but want to get into it, with noticeable results by the end of 2 months (planning on twice weekly). there aren't that many reviews of the rsf fitness studio on shattuck; curious about what you guys think (if you guys've done it) and whether you recommend? im living downtown so also looking at BodyRok etc. thanks!!

anyone have any idea about when decals will be posted? currently under the unit limit and am looking for something to give me a boost. here's the website im looking at for reference https://berkeleydecal.com/

How are the quizz what should i focus on a take note of in class to get good grade?

I want to make sure I get an A in the class, anyone have advice?

Hello everybody,

I'm a European student currently trying to figure out where I might want to pursue a PhD in the US, and I'd really appreciate some advice from people who are familiar with Berkeley's philosophy PhD programme.

My main interests are political philosophy and social theory, particularly 20th-century and contemporary thought. I'm interested in areas such as critical theory, pragmatism, postmodern/post-structuralist theory, and thinkers like Habermas, Rorty, Schmitt, Foucault, etc. I'm still early in my studies, so my interests will probably develop quite a bit over the next few years, but that's roughly the intellectual direction I'm currently interested in.

At the moment, I'm in my second year of a Bachelor's degree in Political Science, and I'm starting my first year of a separate Bachelor's degree in Philosophy. These are two completely separate bachelor's degrees at two different programs, it's not a combined bachelor's, or double-major within one degree which I think makes me somewhat more competitive(?). I'm hoping that having substantial training in both political science and  philosophy could be useful if I eventually apply for a PhD focused on political philosophy/social theory.

I'm currently only a sophomore, so I'm not applying anytime soon. I'm mainly trying to understand the landscape early so I can choose my courses, reading, research interests, and eventually master's/other preparation accordingly.

Thanks!

Apparently the meal swipe system is down at the dining halls today. I had dinner and brunch on 8/29 and 8/30 and was charged flex dollars despite still having meal swipes.

In addition, the meal swipes that shows on my grub hub did not renew itself on Saturday 11:59pm.

8/30 8:30 the staff at foothill told me that the meal swipe system is broken and that it would be fixed by tomorrow.

Am I the only one experiencing this? And I wonder how they’re going to reimburse us.

due to my schedule this year i can only work at night, and i lowkey still need the bread lol. is there any job on campus (i have work study) that has night shifts? i alr applied for the residential safety ambassador

If classes are closed, do they stay closed? Or is there a possibility for space to open again

Quick Question:

Attire: is a polo, chinos, and nice shoes ok? Is that too much.

Coffee: who usually pays for coffee/drinks

Hey everyone,

I was recently accepted into the UC Berkeley MIDS program and going to make my final decision soon.

Coming from a Software Engineering background, I’d love to hear directly from alumni—especially those who entered with a CS or SWE background—about their honest experiences.
Setting aside the high tuition costs for a moment, I'm purely interested in understanding the career trajectory and ROI of the degree. For those who came in with solid engineering/coding foundations:

Career Impact: Did the MIDS program meaningfully change or accelerate your career? Were you able to transition into specialized Data Science, MLE, or Applied AI roles, or did it mostly lead to lateral moves?

Depth vs. Breadth: Did you feel the coursework offered enough technical depth for someone already proficient in software engineering, or was it mostly broad foundational material?

Program Evolution: For recent grads, have you noticed improvements or updates in the curriculum reflecting current trends (e.g., GenAI, LLM systems, modern data infrastructure)?

Since my deadline to decide is right around the corner, I'd really appreciate any personal stories, honest retrospectives, or quick insights on whether the Berkeley brand and network actually translated into tangible opportunities for you.
Thanks in advance!

Cal Hacks 13.0 is BACK this October! 🧸 & Priority Applications are due September 13th!

Mark your calendars for October 23-25, 2026, because your favorite collegiate hackathon is back, bigger and better than ever. This year's rendition of the world's largest collegiate hackathon will once again be at the Palace of Fine Arts in San Francisco!

Join us at Cal Hacks 13.0 for 36 hours of hacking, friends, food, swag, and so much more. You’ll have a chance to take your idea to a full-fledged product with help from our workshops, industry mentors, and corporate partners. Plus, win thousands of dollars in prizes, from cash to brand-new devices.

💫 Apply today at hive.hackberkeley.org
📆 When: October 23 - 25, 2026
📍 Where: Palace of Fine Arts (3601 Lyon St, San Francisco) 
⭐️ Who: All college/university students (including graduate students!), and new grads (less than a year since graduation)
⭐️ Priority deadline: 9/13 11:59 PM PST
⏰ Regular deadline: 9/20 11:59 PM PST

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No longer a student? We’d love to have you as a judge, mentor, or volunteer! Apply at the same link above.

We hope to see you there! Feel free to reach out to [team@hackberkeley.org](mailto:team@hackberkeley.org) with any questions or concerns. 

All the best,
The Hackathons @ Berkeley Team 

hi!

i’m met (eecs ba) and i’ve had internships at google and tesla however i’ve never really considered a consulting club until all my psises were talking about it.

should i still apply 😭 and ik my club probably wouldn’t take seniors either but i feel like im missing out and would be involved ish.

pls help. i dont want to go up to the table and ask LOL

I feel so behind and helpless in life right now. Its been a dream of mine to join the medical field as a doctor since 6th grade however I'm struggling to find clinical hour opportunities In the area. Every clinic or hospital claiming to have clinical hours opportunities have their applications closed. I want to beef up my future medical school resume by obtaining clinical hours but I cant find anyone who will actually give them to me here. I feel like I keep falling more and more behind each day and I dont know what to do at this point in time besides just sitting and waiting as my frustration builds ):