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University of California, Berkeley (UC BERKELEY)

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4.07 / 5 based on 171 reviews
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Sangwon P
University of California, Berkeley, Berkeley, United States
Engineering, Mechanical, Undergraduate, Independent
Overall
I wish I had known...
Well, not that I know of, I am proud to have graduated from such an excellent school, and boy, being in the San Francisco bay area was like being in heaven... I still miss that place.
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In my opinion:
Most people loved it.
Important factors in my choice
(1) Unimportant – (4) Very important
Academic reasons
4
Culture
2
Costs
4
Activities
2
Campus life
2
Party / people
2
Weather / location
4
Personal recommendation
Well, if you go there as an undergrad, you will feel somewhat left out, as this is a research/public institution, where the enormous number of undergrads force the faculty to provide less attention. However, as a graduate student, I believe you can get decent attention: nevertheless, the weather, the environment, and the quality of education is one of the best. I do not regret anything about the school, except that at some media like the US World and News Report always rank private schools at the top... Don't believe those crap, as even former president of Stanford lauded Berkeley as a fine institution that is so undervalued by unfair gradings. Just visit there, talk to people and you will understand.
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During my experience abroad, I ...
(1) Never – (4) A lot
Became familiar with another culture
4
Traveled
3
Improved language skills
4
Met people from other countries
4
Became more independent
4
Partied a lot
3
Experienced a change in life
3
Advanced my studies & career
4
Final comments
Berkeley, tucked in the San Francisco bay area, has one of the most spectacular weather and natural environments in the US. The weather is most of the times sunny and cool, and the view of the San Francisco and the Golden Gate that can be seen from the Campanile tower, one amazing icon UC Berkeley, is an unforgetable scene that is embedded in my memories eternal. Yes, the school life is tough, you will have to hole yourself most of the times at libraries and homes and cafes and anywhere you can find a peace of mind to complete your assignments, projects and what-have-you. I cursed the school when I attended for being so indifferent(seemingly) to its undergrads: however, upon graduation and moving abroad, I miss all of that. That is the sign that this is one exceptional institution, and in terms of value, I believe it gives its rival Stanford a run for its money. In any case, I can recommend that school to you in a heartbeat, as my heart always will wonder those engineering halls(was an engineering major), look back on those ego-killing tests and sigh, it really was the good old days.
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federicogiardini
Universidad Nacional de Rosario, Rosario, Argentina
Financial Management, Graduate, Independent
Overall
I wish I had known...
More about location choices.
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In my opinion:
Most people loved it.
Important factors in my choice
(1) Unimportant – (4) Very important
Academic reasons
4
Culture
3
Costs
3
Activities
3
Campus life
3
Party / people
3
Weather / location
3
Personal recommendation
High
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During my experience abroad, I ...
(1) Never – (4) A lot
Became familiar with another culture
4
Traveled
3
Improved language skills
3
Met people from other countries
4
Became more independent
4
Partied a lot
4
Experienced a change in life
4
Advanced my studies & career
4
Final comments
If you go to Berkeley, you will have a great experience, not only in the academic field but also in the social field. From my experience I would say that it's very important to live in a place where people of different countries live.
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antoniodileo
Università Bocconi, Milan, Italy
Marketing and Sales Management, Undergraduate, University Agreement
Overall
I wish I had known...
it's not only an accademic experience, it's complete life experience anybody should do
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In my opinion:
Everybody loved it, you will too!
Important factors in my choice
(1) Unimportant – (4) Very important
Academic reasons
4
Culture
3
Costs
2
Activities
2
Campus life
2
Party / people
2
Weather / location
2
Personal recommendation
pay attention to the accomodation
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During my experience abroad, I ...
(1) Never – (4) A lot
Became familiar with another culture
4
Traveled
4
Improved language skills
3
Met people from other countries
3
Became more independent
3
Partied a lot
3
Experienced a change in life
4
Advanced my studies & career
4
Final comments
I had a hard time studing in one month a four-month course, but it's worthy. For the airport, The Oakland international airport is nearer than the San Francisco ones, so.... My last advice, if go if you are a non-US citizen, are not 21, do not go because you will not be allowed to get in a pub or buy a beer. So wait until you will be 21.
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alexsalinas
ICADE, Madrid, Spain
International Relations, Undergraduate, Independent
Overall
I wish I had known...
Each american university should try to explain, even subjectively, which is their add-value compared to other colleges more clearly. Berkeley, besides its impressive historical record and its comittment with peace and liberties, has some other assets more in the day-by-day level, like having a comprehensive campus where anything is foot-distance from any other facility. That's rare in the States. They should put more stress on it.
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In my opinion:
Most people loved it.
Important factors in my choice
(1) Unimportant – (4) Very important
Academic reasons
4
Culture
4
Costs
1
Activities
3
Campus life
4
Party / people
3
Weather / location
2
Personal recommendation
Unique nightlife, american-college atmosphere and challenging courses in a cocktail not-to-be-missed. Probably what europeans are looking for when imagining a summer session program.
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During my experience abroad, I ...
(1) Never – (4) A lot
Became familiar with another culture
3
Traveled
3
Improved language skills
4
Met people from other countries
3
Became more independent
4
Partied a lot
4
Experienced a change in life
3
Advanced my studies & career
4
Final comments
I encourage you to go to the States when you're over 21, otherwise you won't go into clubs and you won't be able to buy a beer.
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alexsali
ICADE, Madrid, Spain
International Relations, Undergraduate, Independent
Overall
I wish I had known...
Each american university should try to explain, even subjectively, which is their add-value compared to other colleges more clearly. Berkeley, besides its impressive historical record and its comittment with liberties, has some other assets more in the day-by-day level, like having a comprehensive campus where anything is foot-distance from any other facility. That's rare in the States. They should put more stress on it.
Read more >
In my opinion:
Most people loved it.
Important factors in my choice
(1) Unimportant – (4) Very important
Academic reasons
4
Culture
4
Costs
1
Activities
3
Campus life
4
Party / people
3
Weather / location
2
Personal recommendation
Unique nightlife, american-college atmosphere and challenging courses in a cocktail not-to-be-missed. Probably what europeans are looking for when imagining a nice summer session program.
Read more >
During my experience abroad, I ...
(1) Never – (4) A lot
Became familiar with another culture
3
Traveled
3
Improved language skills
4
Met people from other countries
3
Became more independent
4
Partied a lot
4
Experienced a change in life
3
Advanced my studies & career
4
Final comments
I encourage you to go to the States when you're over 21, otherwise you won't get into clubs and you won't be able to buy a beer.
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anonymous
Wirtschaftsuniversität Wien, Vienna, Austria
Marketing and Sales Management, Undergraduate, Extension classes
Overall
I wish I had known...
That Mills college was an all women school.
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In my opinion:
Everybody loved it, you will too!
Important factors in my choice
(1) Unimportant – (4) Very important
Academic reasons
3
Culture
2
Costs
2
Activities
3
Campus life
4
Party / people
4
Weather / location
4
Personal recommendation
CHeck out the extension classes in the evening.
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During my experience abroad, I ...
(1) Never – (4) A lot
Became familiar with another culture
4
Traveled
4
Improved language skills
4
Met people from other countries
4
Became more independent
4
Partied a lot
4
Experienced a change in life
3
Advanced my studies & career
2
Final comments
Check the EF school on Mills College Capus. Fun Events!
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