The weather has been so amazing lately that I couldn’t help but write a post about it. It almost feels like summer…in February! And it’s nice to see students relaxing outside on the grass and parents bringing their children to play on campus I know for most people, this weather is nothing out of the . . . → Read More: Gorgeous Weather in February!
I remember thinking about where I wanted to transfer to, and when I looked for photos of UC Berkeley, there tended to be the same ones – grand views of the Doe Library with the Campanile in the background, or the beautiful green Sather Gate. But each day, I see many other angles and little . . . → Read More: A View Less Common, Photos from Walk #1 A few days ago, my biology professor announced that this semester was going to be the very last of his entire teaching career of 20 years here at Berkeley. I remember that at the beginning of the semester, he said that he had been retired for 8 years but chose to continue teaching simply because . . . → Read More: Amazing Professors! “Veterans bring leadership, maturity, and life skills that make for highly successful students. We honor their service by helping them to build a better future for themselves as well as for our nation.” – Chancellor Robert J. Birgeneau Did you know that the University of California, Berkeley was selected among the top 101 Best . . . → Read More: UC Berkeley among the top 101 Best for Vets Colleges in US So the picture above is of the beautiful scenery in front of Barrows Hall- I can’t believe flowers have started blooming here! For me, February means mushy snow, so it’s been quite nice enjoying the 50+ degree weather…but I think I spoke to soon and jinxed it! This past weekend was really rainy and . . . → Read More: The Three Musketeers: Part One After a fairly dry winter season last semester, the rain has finally picked up and I think it is safe to say that Berkeley is now in its rainy season…which means that rain boots are once again trending! While the rainy weather can be quite miserable for most people, here are some tips to make . . . → Read More: Raindrops Keep Fallin’ on my Head… Bonjour tout le monde! (Hello every one!) I’m reporting from my study abroad program in Paris, France yet again! It’s 4:09 a.m. in California and all my fellow golden bears are asleep I am sure, but it is the afternoon for me (13:09, or 1:09 pm). I should be out of my temporary housing exploring . . . → Read More: My (mis)adventures in Paris! part 2
Cool sights from my dorm! Hello everyone! My name is Stephanie, and I’m a freshman here at Berkeley! I’ve been so busy my first semester, so I’m glad that I can finally share it with you all! Academically, first semester went pretty well for me. The biggest transition was learning how to manage my time- . . . → Read More: My first semester at Berkeley! Well, I’ve finally made it to Paris! After a slight delay in my flying plans, I arrived this morning at 10:30. Right now it is 6:11 pm here and I’m getting my temporary apartment put together and getting ready to go to a bar called “the Princess and the Frog” with the other students from . . . → Read More: My (mis)adventures in Paris! part 1 I blog today with just SIX days until I hop on a plane and leave Berkeley for FIVE MONTHS! I have mentioned it before, but for those just now joining me, I am studying abroad in Paris, France for the spring semester. Am I prepared for it? Technically yes… but in reality I do not . . . → Read More: Countdown Until Paris! |
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