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UC Berkeley: Things to Know About Housing Before You Go

Housing at UC Berkeley can be a source of anxiety for incoming students. For many, it will be the first time they live away from home. They may also hear nightmare roommate stories, or struggle to understand the housing system. Although these anxieties are normal, students can alleviate some of them by taking a look at the pros and cons of housing options in Berkeley to ensure they live in the best possible space for themselves!

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Eat Like a Cal Student

UC Berkeley is a big school—30,000 undergraduates-big. This means lots of nearby restaurants. How does one pick out the best from the rest? Well, as they attend the No. 1 public university in the world, Berkeley students don’t like to settle. This means that only the tastiest restaurants survive. For a city known for its […]

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Consider the Cost: Is Joining Greek Life Worth It?

The financial aspect of joining Greek life is an unfortunate reality of joining a chapter on any campus. The costs for Panhellenic sororities and IFC fraternities at Cal can be significant and are necessary to consider before joining Greek life. When considering the cost of joining Greek life, here are a few things to think […]

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UC Berkeley: Sorority Recruitment 101

Fall Primary Recruitment can be a stressful experience and even though it’s entirely online this year, that doesn’t remove the nerves or stress that you may feel before recruitment begins! FALL PRIMARY RECRUITMENT 2020 is starting soon! Recruitment will be held entirely online this year, so some of the normal recruitment questions you may have […]