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How hard is it to double major and still get good grades? I have a lot of different interests, and I find it hard to decide, but I don't want to be overloaded either.
Hi Angela,
I would say, it depends on how good you are at school. I had a friend who was EECS & MCB Double Major, and he did really well. Actually, not only did he do really well in school, he also got stellar scores on the MCAT (44) and LSAT.
I am also a double major mys...
How do I make friends in such a large University with so many people? I'm a little concerned because you know... College is supposedly where you meet your life-long friends, right?
At Berkeley, the people I've met who have made the strongest bonds to their friends meet them in some of these ways:
1) Find a close community where they could feel at home - where they could talk to easily and honestly without feeling the need to perform.
2) Try to get involv...
What are some tips to get into Haas? I heard there is this class UGBA 10 where the curve is so crazy that if you miss 1 question out of 30, you get a B-! Is this true?
UGBA 10 covers the very basic principles of business. The materials covered aren't hard so people do very well on the tests (usually around 35 multiple choice questions), which makes it pretty hard to get an A after the curve because only 25% of people are supposed get A's. On av...
How tough are the Pre-Med classes are Cal? I heard ochem is a killer... How likely am I to get A's in them?
Hi Tim,
The Pre-Med classes are Cal are pretty difficult. After all, Berkeley is known for its prestigious chemistry department and scientific research. The typical classes that pre-meds go through here are Chem 1A, Chem 3A/AL, Chem 3B/BL, MCB 102, Bio 1A/AL, Bio 1B, Physics 8...
Do the dorms have a way to cook? I want to keep a small fridge in my room and cook when I get a chance.
Hi Dennis, most dorms have a communal kitchen for their residents so yes, you can cook. Cooking is great because it saves a lot of money but costs a lot of time, but meal points cost a lot of money and save a lot of time. Regardless, having a fridge in your room is a great idea, es...
What are some MUST-TRY places to eat in Berkeley?
The south side of Berkeley is where most students generally go if they want yummy food for an affordable price. The blocks surrounding Durant Ave and Telegraph are where most of the eateries are located. If you're looking for a one-stop location to satisfy all your cravings, the Du...
How hard is it to transfer to a different major within the College of Engineering?
Well, it depends whether you're undeclared in the College of Engineering (COE) or in the College of Letters and Sciences.
If you are COE Undeclared, then you should have no problem transferring to a major as it's expected. If you are COE declared, it really depends on the major...
