What are some of the things you like about college?​

 

"I love a lot of things about Berkeley. There is such a diverse mix of people who are all excited about learning. There is also unlimited experiences no matter your interest. The campus is also integrated into the city so you really get independent and experience living in a city environment. I have met a ton of great people and have had good professors. I have not surrounded myself with competitive people so I have not personally felt the competitive atmosphere even though I am taking difficult and challenging classes."

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What are you studying/involved in?

"I am studying Data Science with a concentration in computational biology. I am also planning to minor in math. I had a part time job off campus and was involved in the club Triathlon team."

 

What is something that surprised you about college?

"I was surprised by the extremely diverse mix of people at this school. You have people who are extremely focused on school and their academics, and people who focus more on their social life, yet both love Berkeley equally. I was also surprised that the campus feels small sometimes despite the size of the undergrad population."

 

Doing anything fun on the weekends?

"Weekends for me were filled with trips to San Francisco, local coffee shops, and sitting out on grassy areas of campus. I also had Triathlon races all over the state. There is a lot to do in Berkeley- nice restaurants, karaoke, etc. It is also nice to take nights to yourself or have a quiet night with friends."

 

What is a fun fact you have learned about your college or surrounding area?

"Fun fact is that you will never have to own a car in Berkeley if you don't really want to. Public transportation is pretty good."

 

What did UniVarsity help you with most?

"UniVarsity helped me the most with my essays and made sure that they captured my character. Also with the structure and formatting of different essays or activity lists."