Fall 2022

7 Surprising Rec Sports Services

October 11, 2022

Fitness is not just relegated to free weights and cardio machines. Rec Sports offers a variety of services to not only enrich a traditional fitness experience (like free weights and cardio equipment), but also extend beyond those avenues.

https://life.berkeley.edu/7-surprising-rsf-services/(link is external)

A Day in My Life: Lucas

October 11, 2022

Ever wondered what it’s like to live in off-campus housing for the first time? Here’s a day in my life to help you get a better idea of what’s in store for you should you choose this option!

https://life.berkeley.edu/a-day-in-my-life-lucas/(link is external)

Work-Study Jobs: How to Apply

October 11, 2022

Looking for financial aid and work experience but you’re not sure about opportunities that fit your schedule as a student? Great news; there may be a work-study position for you!

https://life.berkeley.edu/work-study-how-to-apply/(link is external)

Physics Nobel recognizes Berkeley experiment on ‘spooky action at a distance’

October 11, 2022

In 1971, graduate student Stuart Freedman and postdoctoral fellow John Clauser took over a room in the sub-basement of Birge Hall at the University of California, Berkeley, and built an experiment that would put to the test one of the most enduring weirdnesses of quantum mechanics, what Einstein called “spooky action at a distance.”

https://news.berkeley.edu/2022/10/04/physics-nobel-recognizes-berkeley-experimen…(link is external)

How to Find the Right Internship

October 11, 2022

In Preparing for an Internship(link is external) we spoke with two Career Center employees, Shana Love, Assistant Director for Experiential Learning, and Adrianne Johnson, Assistant Director for Alumni and Employer Engagement, about the internship process. Here they share some information about what to know before you start your search for an internship and where to find them.

https://life.berkeley.edu/how-to-find-the-right-internship/(link is external)

Free, Fun, Both for Cal Students

October 11, 2022

As college students, we have access to a wide variety of resources that make new experiences affordable. Why not take advantage of as many of them as we can, and have fun while doing so? This list of opportunities is meant to be on the lighthearted side. From things to do around Berkeley, to other places to travel to and more, read what UC Berkeley students can discover.

https://life.berkeley.edu/free-fun-both-for-cal-students/(link is external)

Steve and Margot Kerr: Championing the potential of Berkeley students

October 11, 2022

When Steve Kerr first visited UC Berkeley’s Harmon Gym as a freshman guard for the Arizona Wildcats in 1984, he could not have anticipated the deep connection he and his future wife, Margot, would one day develop with UC Berkeley and the entire Bay Area. But after their daughter, Maddy, enrolled at Cal in 2013, the Kerrs became part of the Berkeley family — and in the decade since then, not only has Steve Kerr led the Golden State Warriors to four NBA championships as head coach, but the Kerr family has made a profound difference through their philanthropy, championing the potential of...

Year-Round Fun at Berkeley

October 11, 2022

You might have heard about Berkeley Life’s Summer Selfies Contest that was held over Instagram(link is external) through June and August. We’re sharing a small handful of the rich and varied summer experiences that students described in the survey, along with quotes about what they’re looking forward to exploring at UC Berkeley during the academic year.

https://life.berkeley.edu/fun-at-berkeley-selfies/(link is external)

Campus Clubs: Finding & Applying

October 11, 2022

With over 1,200 clubs on campus, finding an organization at UC Berkeley can seem rather daunting; at least, it did to me as a freshman.

https://life.berkeley.edu/campus-clubs-finding-applying/(link is external)

Free Academic & Wellness Resources

October 11, 2022

Being a student is a lot of work! To help you out, I’ve created a list of resources that are free (or discounted) for you. Health and wellness-related resources are included to remind us to look after ourselves, which is important in seeing the academic successes we strive for.

https://life.berkeley.edu/free-academic-wellness-resources/(link is external)