Undergrad Blog
UFA | UMCG 2018 Investment Banking Forum
April 11, 2018
Written by Annie Wang. UFA | UMCG is a Haas-sponsored organization that is hosting an Investment Banking Forum this Thursday, April 12th from 5-8PM in Pauley Ballroom. I had the chance to talk with Eric Xu, VP of Investment Banking and Michael…
Is it worth it to live in Berkeley?
April 10, 2018
Written by Matthew Clagett. I’m from The Bay. From elementary school through community college, I have lived and gone to school in Pleasant Hill, which is about 30 minutes from Berkeley. When I was accepted into Haas, I had a choice: to live at…
Top tips on what to do in London (from a local)
April 04, 2018
Written by Javina Houri. I know many Haas students are currently studying or vacationing in London. As a proud Londoner, I wanted to share with you my insider tips on what to do in this bustling city! Although it rains a lot and people don’t smile…
Humans of Haas: Lindsay Saldebar
April 01, 2018
Written by Annie Wang. How do you feel as a Haas student? I was really grateful for this opportunity. Haas has opened a lot of doors for me. In hindsight, this experience serves as a personal reminder that this degree is far too impactful and…
Humans of Haas: Daniel Shepard
March 19, 2018
Written by Annie Wang. What is your story? I am a father of two kids and currently own the home that I live in, which is in Hayward. When my girlfriend, now wife, became pregnant, I was in the process of applying to Berkeley. Our parents were not…
Humans of Haas: Aashi Jhawar
March 14, 2018
Written by Annie Wang. Describe the moment you got into Haas. The minute I got in, I knew that I was coming here. One of the best feelings I’ve ever had was getting into the M.E.T program. At the time, in high school I actually had to start going…
NextGen Consulting – A Club Spotlight
March 12, 2018
Written by Timothy Berggren. Consulting clubs are a dime a dozen at UC Berkeley. Almost everyone at Cal has been asked, “Are you interested in consulting?” (I’ll admit, I’ve asked people that very question). But how do you know one from the…
The 2018 Big Give
March 08, 2018
Written by Annie Wang. As a Berkeley-Haas undergraduate, you are a great leader in the making. And great leaders pay it forward. One of The Haas Business School’s pillars is Beyond Yourself. One way to go beyond yourself is giving back to the…
Berkeley Women in Business Presents Professor McElhaney
March 05, 2018
Written by Annie Wang. “You don’t have to always be nice, but you have to always be kind.” – Professor Kellie McElhaney Berkeley Women in Business (BWIB) hosted an event with Haas Professor Kellie McElhaney to introduce the new Center…
Ever Wondered What College is Like Outside the US?
February 26, 2018
Written by Javina Houri. As an exchange student from the UK studying at Haas, I have noticed a few, striking differences between university life in the UK and US. If you’re planning on studying in the UK or US, you should definitely watch out for…
