Epinions Recent Reviews for University of California-Berkeley

University of California-Berkeley: One of Best Public Schools in the World

Sat, 16 Sep 2006 02:54:35 GMT

rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author ppcortho - I've been an alum since 1995, and I still remember my 4 great years at Cal as the best 4 years of my life. Growing up in conservative neighborhood in Houston, close to the Bush family, going to Berkeley was pretty "shocking" at first but at the same...

University of California-Berkeley: A Review from an Engineer's Perspective, 2006

Fri, 17 Mar 2006 10:59:53 GMT

rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author calballer - The following review began as a comment-reply to the review of UC Berkeley: "A Spartan Education It Is." ht
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University of California-Berkeley: Pity the fool who just wants an education

Fri, 19 Mar 2004 18:01:47 GMT

rating: 1/5 by: Epinions Author dgdahl - I graduated from Cal with a B.S. degree in Mechanical Engineering in 1988. One anecdote of mine illustrates the undergraduate experience at Cal: I had to change some courses one semester. To do this, one must have the add/drop form signed by one's...

University of California-Berkeley: Overrated

Fri, 8 Nov 2002 18:15:25 GMT

rating: 2/5 by: Epinions Author antemortem - As a student at Berkeley I warn all prospective applicants to seriously consider the alternatives...

This school is reknown for its exceptional faculty members and excellent opportunities in research. AND THIS IS WHERE IT ENDS.

The...

University of California-Berkeley: Cal Berkeley: If You Can Make it Here ...

Sat, 26 Oct 2002 08:32:04 GMT

rating: 4/5 by: Epinions Author mashimaru - A brief blurb about my background (to let you know what I faced at Berkeley): Despite the humble immigrant beginnings of my family, I was fortunate enough to spend most of my formative years in an affluent neighborhood in Southern California...

University of California-Berkeley: Freeborn Hall

Thu, 10 Oct 2002 04:45:10 GMT

rating: 4/5 by: Epinions Author marshie14 - I spent my first year at The University of California, Berkeley living in Freeborn Hall, one of the four residence halls in Unit 1. For those who do not know the layout of the dorms here at Berkeley, I'll give a brief overview. There are basically 7...

University of California-Berkeley: UC Berkeley (Cal) through the eyes of a 2nd year (also how to get in)

Wed, 19 Dec 2001 06:53:28 GMT

rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author calband36 - I've already written a review on Cal, also known as University of California, Berkeley. I feel the need to write another review since I have experienced a different side of Cal since my last review (Freshman year). However, I will cover the basics:...

University of California-Berkeley: A cool place just to hang out!

Thu, 4 Oct 2001 12:30:11 GMT

rating: 4/5 by: Epinions Author jefhatfield -

What I would like to write about in this epinion is about the great diversity Cal offers. I am not a student there, but like many Bay Area college students from other schools, I go there to study and hang out as well as socialize. Most reviews I...

University of California-Berkeley: A Spartan Education It Is.

Tue, 24 Jul 2001 21:24:47 GMT

rating: 4/5 by: Epinions Author calalumni - First of all, I don't understand why some of the posts here are from people who never enrolled in the University of California, Berkeley. Most of the people who hang out on Telegraph are not even students and are not at all representative of the campus...

University of California-Berkeley: Go Bears?

Tue, 10 Jul 2001 02:37:25 GMT

rating: 4/5 by: Epinions Author filmnoirfan - Since it seems many of the reviews of Cal are from current or recent grads, I thought IÕd give you a perspective from one who graduated in 1986. Also, following the example of a previous writer, I placed this in the "not recommended" category for...

University of California-Berkeley: An International Student’s Summer at Berkeley

Sun, 17 Jun 2001 13:24:37 GMT

rating: 4/5 by: Epinions Author azngurl599 - Summer Session: Session D 2000 (6 weeks)

Courses Taken and Grade: Traditional China – A

Academic Writing - A

Fees (from the 2001 catalog): enrollment (from within the US) - $325 (international) - $625

Course...

University of California-Berkeley: For the Best and Brightest, Berkeley Rocks

Tue, 24 Apr 2001 03:42:55 GMT

rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author arthurmerlin - If you're one of the best of the best -- as an undergrad as well as a grad, Berkeley is the place for you. This review will be most applicable for those interested in Computer Science, Engineering, or Mathematics.

Undergrad Life
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University of California-Berkeley: UC Berkeley's Renowned Education But Infamous Housing Situation

Sun, 8 Apr 2001 20:47:57 GMT

rating: 2/5 by: Epinions Author charles - One of the things that most Central Valley (CA) high school graduates like doing is to get out of the area and apply to schools on the coast. That's what one of my buddies from church decided to do despite the fact I was going to pursue my studies near...

University of California-Berkeley: The updated Encyclopedia Berkeleyan

Sat, 17 Mar 2001 21:07:27 GMT

rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author aloofyouth - An overview of this epinion:

1. City and campus

2. Academics, Departments, Majors

3. A note on bureaucracy

4. Food/Housing/Costs/Student Life

5. Getting in

6. The Bottom Line

7. A response to certain criticisms...

University of California-Berkeley: Berzerkeley!

Sat, 17 Mar 2001 15:12:18 GMT

rating: 3/5 by: Epinions Author mht - Things That Make You Go Hmmmmm...

Stark naked, he would enter classrooms and walk down streets with nothing on but his sandals and backpack. One day, my sister was walking down the streets of Berzerkely--I mean Berkeley--and there he...

University of California-Berkeley: An unmatched education

Wed, 7 Mar 2001 00:48:13 GMT

rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author njoerd - Berkeley offers a unique education that you cannot get anywhere else. While it is not for everyone, you will only begin to truly appreciate the benefits of your stay at Berkeley after you leave. In every department Berkeley is excellent and the...

University of California-Berkeley: a top-notch public institution with naked people

Sat, 10 Feb 2001 22:23:42 GMT

rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author tristero815 - UC Berkeley is the flagship, OG campus of the UC System; one of the leading public universities in the nation. theres also a lot of interesting local history (like the 1960s for example). Cal has that reputation for student demonstrations and radical...

University of California-Berkeley: Why I chose UC Berkeley

Sat, 10 Feb 2001 00:58:51 GMT

rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author calband36 - Once again, you high school seniors out there are trying to decide where to go to college. Well, I hope my opinion helps. I've broken it down to several categories: admission, academics, activities, dorm life/housing, food, parties and sports.
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University of California-Berkeley: berkeley housing crisis requires university response

Sat, 23 Dec 2000 00:26:13 GMT

rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author mrzorak - Let me begin with an anecdote from 2 years ago, at the end of my senior year at cal. My friend and I had been desperately looking for a two bedroom apartment in Berkeley for several weeks, and we saw an apartment advertised as being shown at 5:00...

University of California-Berkeley: Computer Science hey? Try something else buddy..

Mon, 27 Nov 2000 06:07:33 GMT

rating: 2/5 by: Epinions Author masamson33 - UC Berkeley. You're into the big leagues now. No joke. You think you're set huh? You think you're going to have it easy now that you've gotten into UC Berkeley. Now that you are a Bear. Well, think again buddy. I'm sorry to break it to you, but...

University of California-Berkeley: Chemical Engineering: Little Practical Knowledge

Thu, 9 Nov 2000 03:00:50 GMT

rating: 3/5 by: Epinions Author meribona - The chemical engineering department at Berkeley is reknown for its graduate program. However, little is publicly written about its undergraduate program... till now. I am a recent graduate of the undergrad program.

CONS:

1. The faculty...

University of California-Berkeley: Molecular Biology Major

Mon, 30 Oct 2000 18:02:14 GMT

rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author stewuy - Hmmmm ... you're probably interested in this major if you're reading this review. I am a Berkeley alumnus who graduated with honors in molecular and cellular biology and currently I am an MD/PhD student. Many of the professors in the department are...

University of California-Berkeley: The best four years of my life

Fri, 13 Oct 2000 03:56:43 GMT

rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author podge8 - I graduated from Berkeley in 1999 with a BA in history. I spent the best four years of my life at Berkeley. It's a great school academically and socially.

I got a top notch education. It's simply one of the best universities in the world,...

University of California-Berkeley: Clark-Kerr is dope!

Mon, 9 Oct 2000 20:13:45 GMT

rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author intothevoid82 - Well, I've been here for two months and after checking out all the other housing, I have to admit that Clark Kerr is indeed the best. Big rooms, good (well, at least better) food in the DC. Plus, the walk to class isn't really that far. I didn't even...

University of California-Berkeley: Enjoy long walks through Southside? Try CKC!

Mon, 9 Oct 2000 15:44:31 GMT

rating: 2/5 by: Epinions Author friday13 - In the interest of full disclosure, I lived in Clark Kerr during 93-94, and I'm sure a lot has changed since then but it looks like the general feel and atmosphere of the dorm hasn't so I'll try to keep my remarks to those areas.

I lived in a...