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Golden Bear Blogger
UC Berkeley Student Blog
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Jaclyn C. | Class of 2014
Molecular Toxicology Major
Chicago, Illinois
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Jennifer D. | Class of 2012
Peace and Conflict Studies and Political Science Double Major
Orange County, California
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Bryson E. | Class of 2014
Ventura, California
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Surmayee T. | Class of 2014
Nuclear Engineering
Hong Kong
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Jennifer C. | Class of 2013
Transfer, “Mature” Student
Psychology Major
Los Angeles, California
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Farrah N.
UC Berkeley Student Blogger
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Stephanie C.
UC Berkeley Student Blogger
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Academic Honesty

I would rather build my academic success off of my own effort and achievements rather than off of the mistakes that others make.

I would rather build my academic success off of my own effort and achievements rather than off of the mistakes that others make.

I originally wrote this story on my Tumblr but I figured that the message behind it is something everyone should think about since the tendency to put academic success before our beliefs and morals is a problem experienced in almost every school setting, and I hope that my experience regarding academic honesty will help you define what it truly means . . . → Read More: Academic Honesty

Sunny and 75 (I think!)… Photos from Walk #2

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Well, not so much a walk as a collection of random shots, shown here in no particular order. I could have taken so many more beautiful pictures today; there just wasn’t enough time while running around. I may have to add to this tomorrow…. Jackie C. is right – it was a truly gorgeous day!

Most of these are from my early-morning walk with my dog (who you will see peeking into photos at times), and a couple are from the “school day.” Notice the . . . → Read More: Sunny and 75 (I think!)… Photos from Walk #2

Gorgeous Weather in February!

Warm and sunny weather for the rest of the week!

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 ordinary, but if you’re an out-of-state student like me who comes from a place that expects a snowpocalypse in February (aka Chicago), then this is some pretty sweet “winter” weather!

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A View Less Common, Photos from Walk #1

Sit and listen to Strawberry Creek gurgle while you inhale the scent of pine trees...

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 corners of this beautiful campus, so I thought I would try to capture some of that for you.

Following are some pictures from my walk with my dog this morning . . . → Read More: A View Less Common, Photos from Walk #1