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Guys & Girls

Quick Stats

Female Undergrads 53%
Male Undergrads 47%
Birth Control Available? Yes
Covered by University Health Insurance, available at the Tang Center.

Student Author OverviewWhat's This?

Berkeley has never really prided itself on its “hot” guys and girls, maybe for good reason. While some conventionally and exotically attractive guys and girls can be spotted on campus every day, most Berkeley students choose to focus on their activities, schoolwork, and friends, rather than their appearances or clothing. Many guys complain about the small proportion of physically attractive female students at Berkeley. For the most part, girls exert very little effort into their appearances, and it definitely shows. The girls, however, are not without their complaints about the guys at Berkeley. Many complain that the guys at Berkeley are either too shy or uninterested in the opposite sex to initiate a conversation that could lead to a possible date. Due to these factors, the dating scene is barely existent.

Although the opposite sex at Berkeley may not offer much from the dating perspective, both sexes speak highly of the opposite sex as friends, conversationalists, and activity partners. Many students have interesting opinions and beliefs and, for the most part, seem to be down-to-earth. The guys and girls at Berkeley appear to have their heads on their shoulders and respect each other for their intelligence, activity in the community, and high level of motivation.

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Guys & Girls at University of California - Berkeley

ccollegestudentt

'15

Environmental Studies

3.5
B

Pretty Good

Truth of the matter is, everyone here has a little bit of "nerd" in them...it's Berkeley! But there are more good-looking people here than I originally expected. Many of these people are involved in Greek life or live in the higher-priced dorms (or so I have noticed). Berkeley is not a campus crawling with attractive people but they are definitely out there!! People are generally personable and interested in thought-provoking conversation.

Dec 27, 2011

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sammaxralstin

'16

Mathematics & Statistics

3.5
B

Athletes Are the Way to Go

The athletes here are attractive, and extremely fit. There are few un-athletic attractive people. There are very pretty athletic girls. Rarely do you find an attractive un-athletic girl.

Dec 13, 2011

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Berkeleygirl12345

'15

Environmental Engineering

3.1
B-

A Very Mixed Bag

I had fairly low expectations of finding attractive people at Cal, but was very pleasantly surprised to see the reputation was not completely true. Being en engineering major, I had extra low expectations of finding cute eye-candy in my classes, but there are actually a fair-sized handful of attractive boys in most of my classes. You'll find most of the good looking guys in the Greek system or athletics, but there's a sprinkling of them throughout the school as a whole.

As for social skills, it a very mixed group as well. Some people can hardly formulate sentences in conversation, but other are really friendly, normal, and outgoing. We really have all types here. On any given night there's people studying in the library and some out drinking, so there's every option.

How people dress is diverse too. A lot of hipsters, but not as many hippies as I was expecting. A lot of people just walk around in jeans and a Cal sweatshirt. It's a pretty casual vibe.

Nov 18, 2011

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Social Scene

While some students are definitely outgoing, the campus tends to be more relaxed. Strangers can have extended conversations with one another, and everyone has an opinion about everything. It is common to see groups of friends sitting on the grass, talking, sometimes with cigarettes or a guitar.

Hookups or Relationships?

Hookups are most prevalent, but casual relationships are not uncommon. Many students don’t have time for a serious relationship and choose to date people who live outside of Berkeley.

Best Places to Meet Guys/Girls

Students tend to think about school and work during the day, so it’s not until going out with friends that they engage with new people. Most of the time, this is at the local bars, parties, or through other friends. Some students meet during class, but this rarely develops into anything more than flirting.

Dress Code

American Apparel and Urban Outfitters are the two popular stores near campus. Most people enjoy the indie look, with mismatched colors, flowing fabrics, and skinny jeans. Still, a lot also prefer T-shirts, jeans, and flip-flops, or work-out clothes. Most girls don’t wear makeup, and many don’t style—or brush—their hair.

Did You Know?

Top Places to Find Hotties:
1. Football games at Memorial Stadium
2. Bars
3. Café Strada
4. Recreation Sports Facility
5. Strawberry Canyon Pool
6. International House

Top Places to Hook Up:
1. Lawrence Hall of Science
2. Main stacks
3. Football field
4. The top of Panoramic
5. On campus
6. Berkeley Rose Garden

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