If all goes well, I hope to have my PhD in hand this time next year. I have a few questions for those who have been here before.
First, how soon before finishing your degree did you begin to look for jobs? If you’re in languages (as I am), did you comb the MLA solely or [...]
Since there are so many people new to this community and to the world of grad school, I thought I would let people know about the community . It is a community which offers support and encouragement regarding healthy living during grad school (yes, there can be such a thing!). It is a forum for us [...]
is ocf down? http://fashion.berkeley.edu and www.calwushu.com don’t work :/
Has anyone had experience with Zip Car or CityCarShare (or another similar type of company) where you can pay to use a car for infrequent trips? I might be working part time next semester and I’m looking to join a program like this for car usage, as BART isn’t going to cut it. i’ll be [...]
Hey everyone! I just wanted to make sure you all knew about the fantastic tour company called EF College Break.
EFCB does tours all over the world that are fun, easy and affordable. They have the lowest prices guaranteed and will actually match any comparable prices if you find a cheaper one. And if you use [...]
Somewhat last minute question here:
As a non-degree student I’m set to enroll in courses tomorrow at 6am. I’m going to take a stab at CHM138/139 and MAT135. Since all three of these are on waitlists for their lectures but not their tutorials or practicals I’m wondering this: If I can put on the lecture waitlists, [...]
Does anyone have any experience in not paying the first installment of registration fees on the due date (Aug 15)? I JUST found out my fin.aid. file was incomplete and submitted the paperwork earlier this week. They said it would take 4-6 weeks to process and until then I’m not getting any money. The thing [...]
My advisor is up for tenure and my department is asking for me to write a recommendation for him. I’ve never written a recommendation for someone before. Any advice?
Thank you!
Hello! I don’t know if someone will come to my country but!if is you ~ I have a room to rent :DIs in Mexico City and the cost aprox. is 250 dollars for month-cost of electricity, water, gas are not included-The room is near to: 4caminos(subway) and Polanco (very nice quarter)Unfortunately I can only [...]
Hi everyone out there!
Two more days of summer school, woo! In celebration, a friend of mine is coming to Berkeley to spend a few days with me. Couple questions:
1) I want to show her around campus. What is YOUR absolute favorite spot on campus? I love the C.V. Starr Library and the Reading Rooms in [...]