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Theultimate Guide Forincoming Students THE ULTIMATE GUIDE FOR INCOMING STUDENTS UC BERKELEY REAL ADVICE FROM REAL STUDENTS CONTENT A L L T H I N G S Y O U M U S T K N O W A S A N I N C O M I N G S T U D E N T 03 Welcome to UC Berkeley! Before Arrival 05 An Essential Checklist 06 Housing 08 Dorm Room Essentials 09 Cell Phone Plans 11 Banking 12 Necessary Apps and Websites After Arrival 15 Courses and Programs 16 Student Organizations and Clubs 17 Dining and Restaurants 19 Campus Culture and Traditions 21 Transportation 22 School Safety 23 International Student Resource Directory The Ultimate Guide for Incoming Students at UC Berkeley 03 WELCOME TO UC BERKELEY! FROM THE AUTHORS Studying at Berkeley as an incoming student may seem like a daunting task, but there are definitely ways to make your transition to Berkeley go smoothly. This ultimate guide for Berkeley students was designed to do just that, by providing you with essential information about the University, and the captivating culture that comes with the Berkeley name. This guide was assembled out of real advice from Berkeley students, and provides you with all you need to know to become a successful Golden Bear. *This guide was made possible by ConnectED Mobile, as well as many current UC Berkeley students. Thank you for your input and dedication! BEFORE ARRIVAL The Ultimate Guide for Incoming Students at UC Berkeley 05 Before Arrival AN ESSENTIAL CHECKLIST Immigration Requirements I-20 F-1 or J-1 Visa I-94 Record Passport School Requirements A complete housing application Set up your school email account - it will come in handy for school discounts! Proof of immunization - check with student health office Plan your course schedule with the help of your academic advisor! Things to ease your arrival to the US Decide which banking service to use. Prepare your required documents to open your account Decide which cell phone service to use. Order your SIM card or prepare required documents, depending on the carrier Check out our necessary Apps/Websites recommendations Check out our Dorm Room Essentials recommendations The Ultimate Guide for Incoming Students at UC Berkeley 06 Before Arrival HOUSING Most Berkeley students choose to live in the Dorms during their first year. Here is a breakdown of all the different Dorms and the perks that each has to offer: Units 1 & 2 These two southside dorms are close to campus, and offer good living conditions. Each features a nice courtyard with colorful plants and live ambiance. There is a mixed social scene, as some residence halls have strict regulations on quiet hours. Unit 3 This southside dorm is very close to campus, and features its own personal convenience store called Bear Market. The quality of living is poor due to lack of renovation, but the complex more than makes up for it with a great social scene and communal atmosphere. Blackwell Hall This southside dorm is closest to campus, and offers great living conditions. Blackwell Hall is the newest Dorm at Berkeley, with each floor featuring personalized laundry machines, and renovated study louges that have a great view of the San Francisco Bay. There is also a personal gym that can only be accessed by Blackwell residents. Foothill & Stern These two dorms are right next to each other (Stern being all female), and are located on the hilly portion of northeast campus. The social scene is typically seen as poor, but Foothill and Stern offer excellent views of the Bay as well as the Universities best dining hall. Hiking trails are easily accessable from the Foothill location, a popular activity amoungst all Berkeley students. Although it gets its fair share of hate, I have to say that the location of Unit 3 is criminally underrated. You are less than a five minute walk from Sproul Plaza, and 15 minutes from downtown. Just about everything is walkable which I found to be extremely valuable when I lived there. J A K E S W E E N E Y C L A S S O F 2 0 2 3 The Ultimate Guide for Incoming Students at UC Berkeley 07 Before Arrival HOUSING Clark Kerr Campus This dorm is the furthest from campus, with many students taking the bus to get to class. However, Clark Kerr has everything you need to thrive, with an amazing gym/training facility, great dining, and a beautiful courtyard. Clark Kerr tends to house a lot of athletes, and people involved in greek life. Bowles Hall This dorm is impossible to miss, because it looks like a castle. It is located on east campus past the stadium, and offers a great communal atmosphere along with its stunning architecture. Residents of Bowles need to apply to live there. International House This dorm is gigantic. It is located on southeast campus on the way to the stadium. It houses only International Students, and in essence acts as its own mini community. Along with fun events and socials, I-House also offers an intricate dining experience that everyone except I-House residents must pay for. After their first year, many students choose to move off campus with a group of friends and live in an apartment. Living options outside the dorms are endless in Berkeley. Whether you prefer the student-bustling southside, the classy downtown, the quaint northside, or frat row, there is definitely a place for all different types of personalities and interests. After my first year, I decided to move off campus and live in an apartment in southside. There are definitely more responsibilities living outside of the residence halls, but you are also given more freedom and independence. The dorm experience was priceless, but living off campus is enjoyable in its own way. Z A C H S P A D A F I N O C L A S S O F 2 0 2 3 The Ultimate Guide for Incoming Students at UC Berkeley 08 Before Arrival DORM ROOM ESSENTIALS Purchasing these dorm essentials ahead of time will help you settle into your new dorm room as quickly as possible. Who would want to spend their first night in their new dorm room without a bed sheet and a pillow? Storage bins Trash can Sheets & pillowcases (twin XL) Mattress Topper Comforters Blankets Click to purchase! Towels Clothes hangers Laundry bin/bag Surge Protector Adapters (vary by home country) Mini fridge (if allowed) Electric kettle Desk lamp Floor lamp Wall tapestry *Disclosure: We only recommend products and services that we use ourselves, and all opinions expressed here are our own. This post may contain affiliate links that at no additional cost to you, may earn us a small commission. The Ultimate Guide for Incoming Students at UC Berkeley 09 Before Arrival CELL PHONE PLANS Cell phone service is trickier in the US than in other countries. We'll break it down and share our favorite resources Prepaid Plans Postpaid Plans Payment method: Pay upfront for the Payment method: Pay after each month cycle - may be monthly, or a longer plan for the service consumed (e.g., yearly) Requirements: US credit history tied to a Requirements: None! This is why prepaid social security number. To get around is most popular with int'l students. No US this, some international students will sign credit required up in groups with an American classmate. Device: Depends on provider. You may be Device: Depends on provider. You may able to bring your own device if provider be able to bring your own device. If not, uses GSM. If not, you will pay a large you can do phone financing tied to the deposit for a new phone admin's US credit score. Other: Typically cheaper, but may lack Other: Typically more expensive and premium features available on postpaid designed for families/groups plans (international data, international calling) Most common for international students How to Sign Up Prepaid Postpaid Online: Newer carriers lets you create a free account online. This allows users to skip the trip to the store and credit check, which can be a Online X burden especially for international students. Carrier will run an in-person check of your i-20, Carrier will run a check of your US credit student visa and passport. Users joining a multi- score and confirm identity. All users line plan must visit the store together to sign up joining multi-line plan must visit in- and must all choose the same plan. If anyone person together. leaves the plan for the summer, prices go up for In-store the others The Ultimate Guide for Incoming Students at UC Berkeley 10 Before Arrival CELL PHONE PLANS Choose your plan based on your needs. Be sure to check out what's included, both in terms of core text, talk, and data, as well as features and flexibility. Newer carriers generally operate on the same networks as older providers but with more tailored offerings. Core offerings www.connectedmobile.co att.com verizon.com tmobile.com Unlimited text, talk & data International features International calling available Free data abroad included X X X Flexibility Included on Unlimited postpaid Mexico & Canada only plans only (SSN required) Freeze your line X X X Sign up online and receive free SIM abroad in advance. X X X Activate to land with service. Pricing Starting price, per month for a single line 2GB+ of 4G LTE + Unlimited 2G data $22.99 $35.00 $55.00 $40.00 Unlimited 4G LTE $33.99 $65.00 $70.00 $60.00 This guide was made possible by ConnectED Mobile.
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