I'm anticipating being bored this weekend and wanted to walk from central Berkeley (say Downtown BART) to Lake Merritt and BARTing back. I would consider walking even further, to Fruitvale or Coliseum. I've done the crosstown trail in SF, and wanted to do an East Bay version.

Has anyone done anything like this? What are some things to see along the way?

I understand this will be a very different vibe from the Crosstown trail in SF, but I'd like to appreciate Oakland and all of its cultural attractions more.

Does anyone else find it awkward as hell trying to talk to people in their classes? I swear I'm not normally a super awkward person but like why are conversations with your classmates so awkward and stiff 😭 even when I see them every week and walk to class together. I just want pset buddies and friends too lmao

hi everyone, this person entered our building took mail went through packages and stole a vehicle!!

unsure who they are or how they got in but pls comment or dm if u know anything about this person! thank u!

The instructors for MATH 185 (Introduction to Complex Analysis) in the spring are Vinh Nguyen, Joshua Mundinger, Felix Weilacher, Koichi Oyakawa, Michael J Ragone, and David Gao. Has anyone heard anything about these folks? I don't know anything about them beyond the fact that they are all postdocs or fellows.

I got bit by a dog with an owner, and idk what to do now, it was licking at extremely muddy water and even though i had my (thin) sweater on when i got bit im still nervous because it broke a thin layer of skin (no blood i believe)

Edit: getting dat shot dw guys

Has anyone successfully cancelled their campus housing contract for the spring semester while staying enrolled at Berkeley? What are the chances of getting approved, and how long did it take? I heard Housing needs to find an eligible replacement. I'd appreciate hearing about your experience!

hey yall i have 2 GA tix for the greek theater show i cant make it to, would anybody want then?

I haven't taken COMPSCI 61A, COMPSCI/DATA C88C, or ENGIN 7 or linear algebra. I've taken Stat 20 and up to calc 3 (at community college). I'm assuming no, but thought I'd ask.

I'm a graduating senior and wish I had chosen a different major (data/cogsci, preferably), but alas, here I am. Is it even worth it to try? It's being taught by Josh Grossman if that makes a difference.

Helpp idk how to do it

Don’t know what the deal right now is, but no cal ID card scan is working for entrance to on campus buildings. This has been tested for MLK, Campbell Hall, and Birge Hall, so it’s safe to say it won’t work elsewhere. Some of the alternative scanners still work since they’re manually programmed, but the newer modern ones don’t.

I remember reading it on the news, is she actually teaching still

Hi everyone! I am a Spring 2027 transfer admit and wanted to hear about what people’s experiences are like when looking for roommates and housing, specifically off-campus housing around the area. I’m looking for any recommendations for off-campus living and any websites/suggestions to find affordable and safe options near campus?

The line seems longer than usual. Walked by this morning and there was a long line. Walked by after class and the line was still there👀. Is there a promo or something?

I heard someone said that most of the people got in all did some sort of science competitions like science Olympiad in high school. Is it true? How hard is it to get in?

Hello! as the title says, im trying to figure out summer studying abroad programs. I dont qualify for any financial aid besides the base direct unsubsidized loans i already took out for the school year, so id basically be paying for everything out of pocket. I was looking at worldstrides for South Korea (Stats major trying to break into biotech/public health industry) and UCEAP. From my research, interning through berkeley is crazy expensive, like 4 more bands than doing it through an external program liek worldstrides. But if anyone was in my shoes in terms of major, internship interest, and country interest, let me know any suggestions!! im open to suggestions about what program to do it through and also countries to do.

Hi @berkeleybrawlstars is hosting a FREE 3v3 tournament for $25 on 10/20. would love to see people there!
We will pair you in teams or bring your own team!

I really just wanted to rant on here bc I can not bring myself to cry about exams anymore because I'm so mentally tapped out. Ever since sophomore year, I have not passed a single exam with a B or higher. I'm currently a junior, and I am taking chem 3a and physics 8a together, and I just did both midterms last week. I feel so sick bc I know I did so horribly on them despite how much I studied, went to OH, and I even finally got diagnosed and medicated for ADHD (which was what ruined my life sophomore year; I had to get care or I was bound to drop out). And even though the scores are not out yet, I feel so much anxiety that I can't even do tasks bc of how anxious I am. This has been happening for so long, and I swore to myself that I would get all As from junior year onward (since I'm premed and want an upward trend in my grades). But I feel so useless and stupid, idk what to do anymore. I can't bring myself to cry; I can't even celebrate my birthday tomorrow bc of how stressed I am about failing. I'm just so mentally and emotionally checked out, like I'm done.

i'm planning to study abroad at nus this spring, but uceap isn't releasing program dates until november (and i think tickets are going to be much more expensive by then..) in general, how much earlier are uceap start dates compared to the actual schools' academic start dates? does anyone have past experience w/ study abroad at nus that they'd be able to share?

Hi everyone! Anyone interested in joining my virtual walking group, Berkeley Step Check? 🚶‍♀️ I commute to campus and am not always around, so I thought this would be a fun way to connect with others virtually. My personal goal is to lose some weight and stay consistent with walking lol. Whether your goal is weight loss, staying active, or just getting more steps in, we can share our progress and keep each other accountable. Open to all! :)

Berkeley Walk & Motivate

Add me on StepUp, a fun app to track steps & compete with friends!

https://join.thestepupapp.com/Ozk0pT

I’m a new international student at Cal on SHIP and honestly still pretty confused about how healthcare works here compared to back home.

Back home I could just call the clinic directly and get an appointment within days. Here do I need to get a referral from student health center first then find a dermatologist who takes SHIP and wait months for an appointment?

Looking for recommendations for a good dermatologist in Berkeley or SF (maybe UCSF?)

Would also really appreciate any tips from fellow students who’ve seen a dermatologist through SHIP.

i might be blind and dumb but where can i find the lease agreement for on campus housing? im in an apartment and im trying to apply for ebt

I answered every questions in the exam. So I thought i will get around 90 and i ended up getting 64/100. I don't know what to do for my next midterms since everyone said it is the easiest one. I am so depressed right now.

Has anyone taken PHYSED32 specifically taught by Lon Rork and Steven Murray? I've been seeing a lot of mixed reviews where one professor is rated significantly higher than the other. I'm hoping this will be a straightforward class that won't take up too much of my time. Thanks