Uniquely Berkeley
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By Nina Takahashi
Berkeley in a Nutshell
As an out-of-state student, there were two things people from my hometown said to me when I told them I was going to attend UC Berkeley: 1. “Wow, enjoy the California sun!” and 2. “You know, UC Berkeley is a very unique school.”
The first point was straightforward enough. Compared to Portland, Oregon, almost anywhere in the US is sunny (though Berkeley is cloudier than people give it credit). The second comment threw me for a bit of a loop though.
Cal was my dream school since I was a sophomore in high school, but in all honesty, I didn’t know much about it until I actually came here. Over the last two years, I’ve begun to understand why so many people pointed out UC Berkeley’s individuality to me. So, what’s so special about this place? Keep reading to learn what makes Cal, Cal!...
https://life.berkeley.edu/uniquely-berkeley-part-1/