As a graduating bear who's had to support himself throughout college, I wanted to share what I think is genuinely one of the best campus jobs out there, especially for incoming students who are worried about how they're going to afford things.

My honest recommendation: apply to become an RSA. The job itself is pretty simple. You sit in the booths at the entrance of the dorms and make sure people are tapping in with their student ID. Shifts are at night, and the pay is solid for what's being asked of you. (also free food at monthly meetings).

The best part is how much downtime you actually get. I used almost every single shift to study for my classes, which made it so much easier to balance work and school compared to jobs where you're on your feet the whole time. If you're someone who needs to earn money but also needs quiet time to get through your classwork, this job is a LIFESAVER.

hi does anyone know when we’re gonna get told who our roommates are?

this is my first time getting on campus housing so i’m not very familiar w the process, if anyone knows pls lmk! 😊

Scott Galloway, of Gulf Stream, Florida, has been appointed to the University of California Board of Regents. Galloway founded Section in 2019 and has served on the faculty of NYU Stern School of Business since 2002. Galloway was the Founder and Chairman at L2 from 2010 to 2019. He was the Founder of Red Envelope, where he held multiple positions from 1997 to 2008, including Chairman and Director. Galloway was the Founder of Prophet Brand Strategy, where he held several positions from 1992 to 2002, including Chairman and CEO. He served as a Member of the Board of Directors for the New York Times Co., a Board Member of Urban Outfitters, a Board Member of Panera Bread, and a Board Member of Berkeley Haas. He earned a Master of Business Administration degree from University of California, Berkeley and a Bachelor of Arts degree in Economics from University of California, Los Angeles. This position requires Senate confirmation, and there is no compensation. Galloway is a Democrat.

Hello everyone, I am an incoming freshman at berk intending to major in cognitive science.

this semester i’m taking both datac8 and datac88c and i was wondering if they are manageable to take concurrently? i am rlly scared of cs61a so i thought datac88c would be better for me. is it a weeder class? I’ve basic python/java experience. I took AP csa in hs however it was quite difficult for me (my teacher didn’t rlly take teaching seriously). Assume I have little to none coding experience, will i be okay? I want to start my berk career with a strong GPA as well…. any advice is greatly appreciated.

if you have been in this situation, please let me know any study resources or tips u found rlly helpful to succeed balancing the two.

an incoming frosh keyboard player looking to form a band with big visions (to blow up on socials, perform weekly in public areas, etc). Mainly thinking of playing those hit songs that many people recognise and love. stuff like coldplay (scientist, viva la vida, sky full of stars, fix you, etc), ed sheeran (perfect, photograph), queen (don't stop me now, bohemain), one direction (night changes, etc). Looking for drummers, singers, guitarist, and anyone who wants to join and jam!

I’m currently around #100 on the Data C8 waitlist, #20 on the CS10 waitlist, and I’d be around #51 on the 9:30 high-touch Math 51 waitlist if I switched sections.

The issue is that the high-touch Math 51 section conflicts with Data C8. I think the high-touch format would help me a lot since attendance/discussions count toward your grade, and my calculus foundation isn’t the strongest.

Is there any realistic chance of getting into Data C8 from around #100? And what about getting into Math 51 from around #51?

If you were in my position, would you gamble on Data C8 or prioritize the high-touch Math 51 section?

( I’m in the in-person dc8 course)

I’m currently enrolled in Media Studies 114, which is now full. I want to switch my section using the Preferences/Switch Sections menu but I am worried I will get dropped from the class since it is closed. Is it safe to switch without getting dropped?

This was on an evening in early June. I was with my friend and he offered his seat and was very sweet. Said his name is John and he's from LA.

In the enrollment center it says Math 51 at 9:30 AM is closed, but multiple discussion sections still have seats available, mainly the 8 AM ones. It's super confusing because the course catalog still shows there's room, as well. Also, in the enrollment center if I search for math classes, it returns 76 results, but Math 51 is not on the list of classes anymore.

I'm visiting this Fall and one of the courses I was considering taking was 169A. How is the course in terms of content, workload, etc. and is it worth taking or should I consider something else?

Does anyone know how Na Ji is for physics 8a? Any advice?

Hello everyone, I recently got assigned a unit 3 suite double and was looking for more information. Berkeley gatekeeps all information about it, the most info I’ve gotten is from Reddit itself. I’m not sure what the floor plan even is like? Is it all carpeted? What buildings are they typically in and how many suites does unit 3 even have?

From what I’ve heard, the suites are mostly on the ground floor and 1st floor? Is that generally safe, does it offer a different vibe than living up higher?

Does anyone know what is actually included in the kitchen and lounge?

Is living in the suite a different vibe than all the other horror stories of Unit 3 or is it rather the same?

If anyone has lived in the Unit 3 suites before or have been inside them please let me know as much info as you can! Thank you so much.

Hello! I am taking Econ H191 in the fall. I wanted to ask if anyone has experience on what it’s like? Do you have to find a professor/mentor yourself or does the course help guide with that?
I was also wondering what the workload is like. Any tips and advice greatly appreciated. Thanks!

So my dorm is RH Suite Triple and i want to know more information about it like any information u would provide would be helpful I heard that in foothill suites u have your own private bathroom in your suite is that true pls help

Hi! I’m a UC Berkeley student looking to rent a monthly parking spot in Southside. I have a regular sedan.

If anyone has an extra apartment parking space or knows of a building that rents spaces to non-residents, please let me know. Thanks!

Hi, I am waitlisted at 63 for the EPS C60, the class size is 297 in person instructions.

What are my chances of getting in? Should I just wait or look for other options?

hi! i need some slight help understanding how chem 1a/1al waitlists (and waitlists in general at berkeley) actually work

for context: i’m #126 on the overall chem 1a waitlist and #61 on chem 1al, BUT for my specific discussion section i’m like #2 and for my lab section i’m #4

i’ve seen people say “if you’re not within the first 15 on the waitlist just drop it.” does that rule apply to your position in the WHOLE class waitlist (126/61) or just your position within your specific section (2/4, out of i think 28 waitlist spots)??

essentially i’m wondering if berkeley pulls people through in order of the overall list and then slot them into whatever section has room, or does each section have its own mini queue that moves independently of the bigger number

thanks so much for the help 🙏 sorry in advance if the questions a bit confusing, im just wondering if i should just give up on taking chem this semester and try to get into some other breadth course.

Hi,
we’re four guys, and we’ve put together Berkeley’s restaurant scene in an app called Vota. The concept is simple: you see two places side by side (for example Chez Panisse vs. Cheese Board Collective), you choose the place you’d rather go to, and the ranking updates instantly. The more people vote, the more accurate the list gets over time. There are still a few duplicates here and there, but I’m continuously cleaning up the data.

Here’s the iPhone version, with categories that actually fit Berkeley’s food scene:
https://apps.apple.com/app/vota-restaurant-ratings/id6744969212

And here’s the Android version (finally live):
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=org.vota.app

I’d love to know what people here think. Does the ranking feel even remotely right? Are obvious places missing? Are any places ranked way too high or way too low?

The goal is to make something that reflects where locals actually want to eat, not just where tourists or review sites send people.

Hi everyone,

I'll be at UC Berkeley this fall as a 4-month exchange student in the MBA program and I'm looking for a car for the duration of my stay.

Any recommendations besides traditional rental companies? I've used Turo before, but since I'm 24, the young driver fee makes it pretty expensive.

Are there any good alternatives for a long-term rental?

Thanks!

hard to find a quiet one...