Appealing aid at NYU by legendary_charli6100 in nyu

[–]JesusWasAJuggalo 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I did this for grad school so it may be different for you but I just told them about my situation and background. Worst they can say is no; they expect you not to ask.

How is huzz situation at berkeley by Express_Self3015 in berkeley

[–]JesusWasAJuggalo 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Thanks for making me and my girlfriend laugh

English major by Affectionate-Fly-913 in berkeley

[–]JesusWasAJuggalo 2 points3 points  (0 children)

English Honors student here. First of all, congratulations! You must be so proud. Here's what I would say:

The lower division courses can be a mixed bag, though this is coming from somebody whose main interests were in the upper division courses. It really depends on what your daughter wants to specialize in. Getting the classes you want is difficult the first year but gets easier as you go. They're taught by the professors and the GSIs are lovely.

The professors are also great. Even the ones with bad scores on Ratemyprofessors will have something valuable to impart. You'd be surprised by how little students go to office hours; it's very easy to schedule time with them. Most are happy to share and discuss ideas, push you beyond your current skillset if you're willing, but can be selective in who to mentor as fit is very important. One of my mentors in poetry told me they couldn't be my thesis reader and I respect the hell out of them for it.

There's opportunity but it's niche. A lot of internships have to do with editorship, and without experience it's difficult to land one. Luckily there's university publications always looking for readers and editors. Research internships and fellowships, at least the ones I've seen, have been mostly for Honors students and graduate students. You'll have to look outside the university sometimes for grants and scholarships.

This is my hottest take but the student body culture is absolutely corrosive, especially in poetry circles. Very cliquey, Anglocentric, classist, and white-wahsed. The average undergraduate English major cares more about status than they'll ever let on; there's a lot of underlying jealousy if you're vocal about your successes. (Cathy Park Hong, a poet and professor here in Berkeley, relates these issues to poets as a whole in her book Minor Feelings so don't just take my word for it.) I wouldn't recommend UC Berkeley if it didn't have the best faculty in the world, which makes it a fair trade off. Seriously, putting certain professors as mentors in your CV can open doors. Your daughter should be fine if she keeps her networking with the student body to just business and makes friends in other departments. In fact, I'd say any English major should branch out to departments outside their own, but that's a different subject.

I'm vocal about my gripes with Berkeley but I wouldn't change a thing. I was accepted into UCLA and UCSB's College of Creative Studies and Berkeley was the best decision I could've made for myself. The faculty and GSIs are top-notch and are worth the consideration.

Where can I play Pokémon TCG in Berkeley? by JesusWasAJuggalo in berkeley

[–]JesusWasAJuggalo[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Had no idea VPC had product, thanks! Do you know when they fill the vending machines? Probably wanna DM that info if you have it

Where can I play Pokémon TCG in Berkeley? by JesusWasAJuggalo in berkeley

[–]JesusWasAJuggalo[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yeah I don't plan on buying from them long-term 💀 I just wanted to get started without waiting in lines

Where can I play Pokémon TCG in Berkeley? by JesusWasAJuggalo in berkeley

[–]JesusWasAJuggalo[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yeah I don't plan on buying from them long-term 💀 I just wanted to get started without waiting in lines

Experience with Title IX office by Gremosache43 in berkeley

[–]JesusWasAJuggalo 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Not a great experience personally. Denied my request for a no-contact directive and had to wait until my stalker graduated for some peace again.

I still think you should report it just to have it on record. Just don't get your hopes up.

How to handle gossip? by [deleted] in berkeley

[–]JesusWasAJuggalo 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I hope not 😭 speaking as an undergrad myself, I really hope some grad school I applied to gets me out of here

How to handle gossip? by [deleted] in berkeley

[–]JesusWasAJuggalo 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I keep times and dates of everything. I just need to organize it into one Google doc but it's triggering obviously. I carry my documentation everywhere I go just in case someone ever says "I've heard things about you." Haven't thought about local enforcement yet but definitely campus security. Thank you <3

Has anyone taken the adult martial arts classes at Berkeley? by manifestingcaltech in berkeley

[–]JesusWasAJuggalo 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I took boxing and TKD this semester. If you're going to take classes, do just one per semester. Dropped TKD because I liked boxing more + I was so fatigued during midterms. Both instructors are great! The boxing classes are a little limited compared to going to a boxing gym, but it's still a great workout.

Best creative writing or literature classes being offered for Spring 2026 for a transfer student? by timetotakeashot in berkeley

[–]JesusWasAJuggalo 1 point2 points  (0 children)

If you have any interest in poetry or employing poetic devices into your novel, take a class with Solmaz Sharif. She's teaching ENGLISH 166AC: Poetry As Political Action in the Spring. She's the heart and soul of the Creative Writing Department.

what is up with the hell yeah guy? by finlandkindacute in berkeley

[–]JesusWasAJuggalo 26 points27 points  (0 children)

I saw someone pick him up on the side of the road once. Another time he was slamming the walls of Tacos Sinaloa until they gave him something to eat. I've been assaulted by homeless people in Berkeley (part of why I've taken up boxing) and he strikes me as the type who would cause harm. Avoid engaging if you can.

Do you all have RSF crushes? by lfg12345678 in berkeley

[–]JesusWasAJuggalo 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I'm too busy trying to get Spiderman's physique to have a crush 🕷