Is UC Berkeley's atmosphere depressing?

These private schools do in some sense have a better atmosphere than UC Berkeley by evoking better feelings of positivity and unity. In this way, UC Berkeley is a bit depressing. read more

These private schools do in some sense have a better atmosphere than UC Berkeley by evoking better feelings of positivity and unity. In this way, UC Berkeley is a bit depressing. However, UC Berkeley is also a diverse atmosphere that allows individuals to make whatever they want of it, so these aspects of UC Berkeley are more subjective. read more

There is a somewhat competitive atmosphere for grades and opportunities. No one will hold your hand and you will have to get things done yourself. This freedom can be depressing to some and uplifting for others. These private schools do in some sense have a better atmosphere than UC Berkeley by evoking better feelings of positivity and unity. read more

By Anne Brice, UC Berkeley News When Doug Bell heard that a pair of peregrine falcons was nesting on the UC Berkeley Campanile, he couldn’t believe his luck. An avid falconer, Bell has been fascinated with peregrines — the fastest animal in the world — since he was a kid growing up in Berkeley. read more