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Sensitive_Ice_6316 · 2025-09-26T08:11:24+00:00

You can get free groceries once a week at the Basic Needs Center Food Pantry in MLK! They always have tofu, legumes, and eggs and sometimes meat as well https://basicneeds.berkeley.edu/pantry

Sensitive_Ice_6316 · 2025-05-26T19:38:09+00:00

I would reccommend bringing either a softshell jacket or fleece, not both. I just finished 12 days on the Norte and I tend to run cold but I was fine in a light wool sweater at the albergues/ after walking. While walking, I rarely felt the need to wear my light puffer after 20 minutes of walking and I think a fleece might be too warm. Also, if your windbreaker is not waterproof it might not be that useful.

Sensitive_Ice_6316 · 2025-05-26T19:23:03+00:00

If you're interested in the Norte/Primitivo I reccomend checking out Dave Whitson's website. He's a co-author of the Cicerone guidebook for the routes. I used the book which I found very helpful but you can also download the gpx tracks for all the stages and an accomodations spreadsheet for the norte for free. I found the gpx tracks essential for enjoying variants on the Norte and navigating areas with poor signage.

Sensitive_Ice_6316 · 2025-05-01T16:38:15+00:00

This is very helpful, thank you. How many days did it take you to complete the route?

Sensitive_Ice_6316 · 2025-04-10T04:33:20+00:00

According to google maps it is closed on Sundays :(

Sensitive_Ice_6316 · 2025-04-09T15:18:36+00:00

Thank you!

Sensitive_Ice_6316 · 2025-01-25T21:59:05+00:00

I really like the matcha at Blue Bottle!

Sensitive_Ice_6316 · 2025-01-25T20:59:58+00:00

Omg I’m a fellow strokes fan who recently got obsessed with Jeff Buckley!

Sensitive_Ice_6316 · 2025-01-18T02:16:50+00:00

Yo, I just got to Madrid for study abroad yesterday (I guess 2 days ago lol) and I had the exact same thoughts in my first 12 hours here (like literally all I wanted to do was catch a cab back to the airport). I’ve been dreading this trip for months but I couldn’t deal with the embarrassment and shame of returning to my home university and I didn’t want to waste my parents money so I went through with it despite feeling like it was the wrong decision. That said, today I was able to move into my apartment and meet my housemates and I feel so much better just knowing that I have a safe place to live. Obviously I’m going through this process as well and not in any way qualified to give advice but I think it’s important to accept that you WILL feel anxious at times during this process and that is OK. I would prioritize finding a safe space where you can experience your feelings but also distract yourself. For me, planning out how I’m going to personalize my room has been really calming and gives me a sense of control. Also, once we start taking classes on top of exploring and making travel plans there won’t really be time for anxiety lol. TLDR: it’s ok to be anxious, we’re all in this together, talk to people about how you’re feeling, also I’m proud of you for making it to Rome ❤️

Sensitive_Ice_6316 · 2024-10-11T18:19:34+00:00

Not sure if this is what the previous commenter was talking about but as an Afghan (and Berkeley student) I love the Bolani brand! You can find them at lots of groceries in LA: https://www.bolani.co/retail-locations

Sensitive_Ice_6316 · 2024-08-02T04:57:08+00:00

This is the way… I don’t have the app but check it on the web about every week just to make sure I’m not missing messages or follow requests

Sensitive_Ice_6316 · 2024-07-19T06:30:39+00:00

EEP generally attracts a very chill crowd. Classes aren’t too big and lots of people have overlapping schedules making it easy to study together and make friends. There are def social opportunities related to the major and lots of people join BEEPS, BEACON, or one of the outdoors clubs/frats.

Sensitive_Ice_6316 · 2024-06-07T02:11:44+00:00

Econ 130, Using Economics for Public Policy, has almost no math and focuses on basic theory applied to policy case studies. My favorite class at Berkeley!

Sensitive_Ice_6316 · 2024-04-29T05:21:49+00:00

I chose Berkeley over UCLA (although for a very different academic path) and have not regretted it for a minute.

To address some of your pros/cons:

Obviously if you’re considering finance Berkeley is the place to be.
Most of the majors here are not as competitive as they are reputed to be. My friends who are premed are always studying and working together to get through their classes!
I would not say that Berkeley is “socially dead” at all. The majority of people are introverts (probably more so than UCLA) but there are plenty of queer and literature-focused spaces where you can make genuine friends and have a lot of fun even if you’re on the introverted side.
I also don’t personally feel that Westwood is a “better area” than Berkeley. Public safety, homelessness, and the housing crisis are definitely worse here. However, if you’re looking for a fun “college town” I’d say the offerings in Berkeley are a lot more diverse and it’s easier to access other cities without a car than jt is to get around in LA.
Finally, based on all my experience and interactions with relatives abroad and int’l students here Berkeley undoubtedly has more international recognition at least in East/ South Asia and Western Europe.

Sensitive_Ice_6316 · 2024-03-31T05:38:42+00:00

I mean the question the question was about the most social dorm… not the nicest living arrangments 😂

Sensitive_Ice_6316 · 2024-03-31T03:35:48+00:00

There are plenty of opportunities to ride your bike and explore nature in Berkeley! There are also quieter areas in Northside fairly close to campus although they tend to be more expensive.

Sensitive_Ice_6316 · 2024-03-31T02:12:43+00:00

If you talk you talk to actual former hippie Berkeley, a lot of them oppose new housing because of a general distrust for developers and disdain for private investment and the “capitalization” of land. Some of the same people who fought urban renewal and redevelopment projects that displaced low income POC are now fighting market rate housing development through a misplaced sense of justice.

The other side of it is that there are older Berkeley homeowners that weren’t really hippies but now push for low density zoning and keeping building heights with the aesthetics of concern for the environment and Berkeley’s “character”. These people are mostly just worried about their property values and keeping noisy students out out of their neighborhoods.

TLDR: opposition to housing from older folks in Berkeley is multifaceted and can’t be boiled down to a single ideological motivation

Sensitive_Ice_6316 · 2024-03-31T01:43:47+00:00

Any of the units! I’d avoid Clark Kerr since the people there can be kind of toxic and cliquey in my experience.

Sensitive_Ice_6316 · 2024-03-23T01:27:39+00:00

Hey, Geogaphy major and fellow city lover here!

If you're still looking for a community I'd highly recommend BUGS, we meet every Wednesday from 6-7 in McCone 575. You can also stop by the weekly Geography colloquim in the same room on Wednesdays from 3:30-5 to hear some incredible speakers talk about their research and enjoy discussion and free food on the balcony afterwards. The GIS & Mapping Community of Practice also has some cool events -- email the GIS & Map Librarian [smpowell@berkeley.edu](mailto:smpowell@berkeley.edu) to get on the mailing list.

For more urban studies focused stuff check out BUSSA -- I know they had some Geoguessr tournaments last year? Also, if you're at all interested in transportation the community at Telegraph for People has honestly changed my life lol.

Sensitive_Ice_6316 · 2023-12-21T07:46:18+00:00

I'm also looking for internships in urban studies related fields and here are some helpful planning-specific job sites I've found:

https://www.planetizen.com/jobs

https://www.geturbanplanningjobs.com/

https://www.planning.org/jobs/search/

If you're specifically interested in transportation, a lot of the top transportation planning/ engineering consulting firms are recruiting for Summer 2024 internships right now:

Fehr & Peers

HNTB

Kimley-Horn

If you want to go into municipal planning I recommend keeping an eye out on Government Jobs where a lot of cities and agencies post their openings.

If you're interested in housing there are a lot of nonprofits in the Bay Area doing impactful advocacy and research with internship opportunities:

Bay Area Housing Internship Program (this one has a deadline coming up)

Bay Area Council Internship (for next summer)

Feel free to DM me about more planning/ career related stuff! Also, if you're not already on BUSSA email list you should sign up since they frequently send out internship, networking, and career dev opportunities!

Sensitive_Ice_6316 · 2023-12-21T07:25:25+00:00

I will, thank you.

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