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University of California, Berkeley

I would love to give you a tour around UC Berkeley!

Alexa S
Alexa SNew

I am going into my fourth year at UC Berkeley studying applied mathematics. I moved into the dorms as a freshman and have been all over the Bay Area exploring while also focusing on rigorous academics!

About me

  • GenderFemale
  • Current academic yearSenior
  • Age20
  • Admission typeAdmitted as a freshman
  • Academic focusMathematics
  • Personality typeSomewhat extroverted
  • College experience ratingAmazing

Tour type

  • Campus tour
  • Video chat

Hometown

Ceres, C

Major(s)

Applied Math

Minor(s)

Data Science

Extracurriculars activities

  • Greek life
  • Club/Organization
  • Job/Internship
  • ROTC
  • NCAA varsity sport
  • Recreational sport
  • Student government
  • Community service
  • Religious/Cultural group
  • Art/Music/Performance
  • Study abroad
  • Other

Clubs, organizations & involvement

I was in Codify in which I taught an education program as well as other organizations such as SWE and HES.

Housing experience

  • Dorm
  • Off-campus house or apartment
  • Fraternity or sorority house
  • Home (Commuter)
  • Other

Describe your college experience

At first my transition felt scary but during my freshman year I met a good solid group of friends which has made my college experience way better. Other than that just going out and exploring the new environment was also something that helped make everything seem more familiar over time.

Tip for future students

Based on my experience, making friends is super important to know that you are not alone in all of this. Also finding a balance between social and academic life is extremely important so that you can enjoy all things Berkeley.

Favorite class

My favorite class so far has been my Data C104 class since it was a lot of discussion but laid back in a way that it was fun and easy to talk about.

Career goals

After college I hope to do research regarding my concentration abroad or find opportunities to do what I love in another country.

Ideal way to spend a free night

If I want to stay in, watch a movie with snacks and friends. If I want to go out, probably go on a drive which simultaneously leads to a mall or something fun.

High school or secondary school

Ceres High Sch

Meeting point

Sather Gate on the University of California, Berkley campus

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