Tag: Student Life
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
Written by Michael Xia. 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…
Remote Reflections: COVID-19 Fall
September 27, 2020
Written by Michael Xia. 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…
Reflecting on Change During my First Year at Berkeley
April 27, 2020
One important thing I’ve learned this year is to be open to change. All kinds of it. I think it’s fair to say being adaptable to change is crucial, given the rapid growth of the pandemic. But over the past year (can’t believe I’ve almost…
Being Productive in Quarantine
April 14, 2020
Every day since this shelter-in-place started, I have constantly questioned my productivity and indulged in self-reprimand. Why am I not productive when other people are? Why can’t I learn more skills, work through projects, or try new things? I…
Life as an Online College Student
March 30, 2020
Written by Vedika Dayal. As I sat at my desk for the sixth hour, struggling to stay awake through my last Zoom lecture for the day, there was only one thought going through my head: This cannot be the future. It’s something I’d heard a lot…
Going Global: Lessons Learned
March 04, 2020
Written by Michael Xia. Interested in studying abroad or going global? Here are four different ways to make the most of your experience, inspired by my time in Europe last semester and the Four Defining Leadership Principles at Haas. Question the…
New Kid in Town
February 17, 2020
At the start of the Spring 2020 semester, I was excited to come back to Berkeley and pick up from where I had left off in the summer. I felt like Berkeley would at least be more familiar, and I hoped my acclimation to Berkeley would be easier than…
What’s Your 2020 Vision?
February 03, 2020
Written by Tia Chen-Wong. We’ve all heard it: “It’s 2020!” “Ring in the new decade!” “What’s your New Year’s Resolution?” Personally, I usually never make one, but entering my final semester as a graduating senior has inspired me…
Things to Do: Thanksgiving Break!
November 26, 2019
With the few days we have this week to take a break from the classes, many are going back to visit family. If you are still here though, here are some places you could visit in your free time when you aren’t catching up on sleep! Berkeley Marina…
