Tag: Student Life
3 Tips To Have a Successful Semester Abroad
April 04, 2022
As a current Sophomore in the Global Management Program; I was expecting to study abroad in London in Fall of 2020. However, the global pandemic postponed what I thought was going to be the “most unique Freshman year experience.” Although I was…
Day in the Life of a Haas Student
March 29, 2022
Katelyn Pan, a writer on the Haas Blog team, delves into a day in her life as a Haas student – read on to see how she spends an average Tuesday, balancing a biotech internship with classes and a personal schedule, and her favorite part of a…
Advice from a UC Berkeley Sophomore
February 08, 2022
College can be tough to tackle at first. Although there are countless articles and individuals describing how to have a successful college experience, there are two pieces of advice I think are not emphasized enough. As a Sophomore in the Global…
From an Asian Exchange Student’s Perspective: How Has Haas “WOWed” Me So Far?
November 08, 2021
Living in Taiwan for my entire life, this is my first time ever studying abroad. And Berkeley is not any school; I’m in one of the best Universities around the world! I’m Shinyen, a business major exchange student from National Taiwan…
Early Bird
October 11, 2021
I’ve never been an early bird. I purposely avoid enrolling in 8am or 9am classes (sometimes 10am is even too early), I love sleeping in as long as possible, and I hate being woken up before my alarm (which is often, living in busy Southside). But…
Being a Part of a Non-Business Organization while at Haas
March 25, 2021
Hello all! Hope everyone is having an excellent and restful Spring Break! As the semester is almost halfway over, I wanted to take the chance to reflect on my experiences as Operations Director for CalSol this year and how it has affected my…
3 Ways to Find Inspiration During the Pandemic
December 03, 2020
Whether you’re a creative by trade or you just need 100 more words to hit that essay word count, finding inspiration during the pandemic is hard. I am currently writing a book called Think Outside the Odds, which requires me to consistently output…
Fresh Eyes
November 11, 2020
When I was a kid I had an odd habit of reading the last chapter of a book before I started it, spoiling it for myself, but secretly feeling satisfied. Though I’ve dropped that specific habit, it’s materialized itself in a new way. I occasionally…
Remote Reflections: Mid-Semester Review
November 04, 2020
Overview The 2020 Fall semester is halfway through and has been full of excitement and tension, with plenty of activity-packed events along the way. Here is a quick mid-semester review on some of the activities and events I have experienced…
Remote Reflections: COVID-19 Fall
September 27, 2020
For many students on-campus, this semester has been quite the unusual experience. With classes virtually all virtual (pun intended), it has grown very apparent that visiting friends, meeting new people, and truly immersing oneself in what was…
