Before I came to Berkeley, I didn't know who I was. I didn't even want to come to Cal. Four years later, I have been shaped by this place like no other experience in my life. I don't know now if I am Berkeley, or Berkeley is me. Sounds cheesy, but as I am about to graduate I very much like I owe Cal for what it has made me. Berkeley, on a sunny day (which is usually all of spring semester), is the most glorious sight. Students are littered across the various grassy areas of campus, sitting in groups, as the bustle of classes beginning or ending flows around them. Sitting on campus gives this feeling of happiness and belonging I cannot describe. I have school pride because my experience here has been wonderful and exactly what I would want out of college. Yet, I have only been to one sporting event in four years. That part of campus life, which is very popular, doesn't really appeal to me. I love Berkeley because of the people I met here. This place attracted people who are smart, interesting, and unique.
Allison Senior
在我来到伯克利之前，我不知道我是谁。我甚至不太想来加州。四年后，我感觉我的生活中没有其他的经历能像这个地方那样塑造我。我不知道我现在能不能代表伯克利，也不知道伯克利有没有记住我。听起来俗气，但即将毕业的我却不得不感激伯克利造就了现在的我。 在阳光明媚的日子（通常是在春季学期），伯克利分校是一道最最炫丽的视线。学生成群结队地坐在校园的草地上，身边上课的人流来来往往。坐在校园里给我一种无法描述的幸福感和归属感。我非常以我学校为傲，因为我在这里的经历非常美好，而且正是我想要过的大学生活。然而，在四年里我只去过一个运动会。这部分很受大家欢迎的校园生活却并没有真正吸引我。我爱伯克利是因为我在这里遇到的人。这个地方吸引了许多聪明的，有趣的以及独特的人。
艾利森 大四
I like Berkeley because it has exposed me to a whole new culture. It's intelligence is on a whole 'nother level. Students are passionate about social activism and environmental responsibility. One thing that really bothers me, though, is that the majority of students seemed depressed. Everyone always looks pale and unhappy and way too stressed out. The academic competition is ridiculous. If you miss a lecture for whatever reason, good luck getting notes from a classmate!
Anon Freshman
我喜欢伯克利，因为它让我接触到一个全新的文化。它的学术水平出类拔萃。学生热衷于社会活动和环境责任。不过，有一件事却让我非常受不了，这里大部分学生似乎都很郁闷。每个人看起来总是苍白和不满。学术竞争非常激烈，简直到了荒谬的地步。无论出于何种原因，如果你错过了讲座，那你就好自为之吧，同班同学根本不愿意把笔记借给你。
阿农 新生