Thursday 12 September 2013

Americas Best Universities: UC Berkeley

By Philip James


Berkeley is the city on the other side of the bay bridge from San Francisco. Great city with open minds, public transportation, great eateries and a great liberal university.

University of California Berkeley is like a place no other. Situated between Oakland and San Francisco, there's barely a scarcity of events for any type of student. If you want laid-back and casual time much like me, you could meet up with your pals in your dormitories or perhaps at one of the libraries there. Additionally you can see a few of the local spots there, including the streets packed with specialty restaurants, stores and bars, merely outside the campus grounds. There aren't that much of commercial chain merchants there, like California Pizza Kitchen but if you ask me, I think it lets preserve the essence of the place.

This university, most commonly known as Cal, has a very active student body. The Free Speech Movement happened there and just by walking around the campus, you will get the feeling of camaraderie and a great pride in school spirit. Sports events are an essential part of this university. There are so many sports teams that you can try out in, and if you're not into that, you'll surely get to experience the phenomena of our tailgating events and Bonfire Rally, which is attended by most of the student population, families, alumnus and strangers turned into friends. While we do have to do our part in the classroom, we also put in equal effort into our extra-curricular activities. This you can positively witness come weekends.

If you are an incoming student, you'll be able to stay at one of the housing facilities inside the campus. University of California Berkeley makes it simpler, easier and much more cozy for college students to move around. There are actually plenty of car parking areas if you are hoping to make use of a car but it seems such a misuse of everything nature has to offer not to walk around. It is certainly stunning come springtime, when everything is flowering and the sunshine is out. And don't bother about being alone, walking back to your dorm late into the evening. The security guards rove the campus night and day.

My favorite part in Cal is the people. It is quite easy to find new individuals yet a few things i discovered in this particular school is that you will get to know for sure loads of kooky, zealous, intelligent as well as eclectic people. Precisely, the composure of the student population is going to keep you motivated to boost oneself and above all, lead you to success. Up until now, I have remained in contact with a lot of my classmates back them.

Nature, history, sporting events and people. What else could you ask for in an university? And so go on out to North California to experience first-hand the wonderful place called University of California Berkeley.




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