University of California - Berkeley
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Berkeley students are happy with their computing options, though wait lines and stressed students are common in most facilities. An overwhelming number of students suggest bringing a computer to school, preferably a laptop, if you want to stay in convenient contact with your family, friends, and instructors, as well as work on papers and reports at your own leisure. Berkeley has tried to make private and public computing painless by offering high-speed Internet throughout the dorms, labs, and library, and through wireless hubs all over campus. Plus, a lot of local cafes have free wireless.

Whether or not you own a personal computer, it is important to have daily computer access because many professors send out announcements via e-mail. The UC library has an extensive online database and several programs that let you store research on your computer. Furthermore, Berkeley recently began posting lectures online, and many are available on iTunes. As the campus becomes more technologically advanced, having a personal computer will become increasingly beneficial.

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Computers at University of California - Berkeley

ladeeme2

'13

English

2.3

C

Library Is Always Crowded

the library is always crowded and we don't get free wifi in the rooms at my apartment

Jan 20, 2012

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sofiesmurf

'15

Environmental Studies

4.2

A-

Plentiful and Easy to Use

Sometimes the labs aren't open, but otherwise there are plenty of computers that students can use.

Jan 18, 2012

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xmangopudding

'15

Biology

3.5

B

Good Speed, Not Enough Wireless

There are good amount of computer resources found around campus and in the housing units. However, the campus resources can be far. The printing on campus can be costly but available. The network is good for the speed and has wi-fi in all of the classrooms that I've been to; however, I would prefer to have wi-fi in our rooms provided to us.

Dec 26, 2011

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