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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.
Best Places to Meet Guys & Girls
  1. Football games at Memorial Stadium
  2. Bars
  3. Café Strada
  4. Recreation Sports Facility
  5. Strawberry Canyon Pool
  6. International House
Best 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

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

kbrahms15

Anthropology and Archaeology '15

3.5
B

A Little Nerdy

A little nerdy, but you have to be to get into this school. Even greek life is a little toned down and more centered on academics than other schools, but that's ok. There's a broad mix of attractiveness, so it all depends on what appeals to the individuals.

Apr 15, 2012

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Guys & Girls at University of California - Berkeley

pocky0725

Japanese Language and Literature '13

3.5
B

Student's Look

Some people look very tired, some people are full with energy.

I think it depends on how student work for classes.

Apr 11, 2012

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Guys & Girls at University of California - Berkeley

chemta2006

Bioengineering and Biomedical Engineering '06

4.2
A-

Students at Cal Are Varied

Because the undergraduate student body is quite large, there is an immense variety of students on campus. The spectrum ranges from extreme hippies to absolute nerds. Typical students at Cal are highly motivated, intelligent, and have great potential to become social and technological leaders.

Apr 09, 2012

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User rating for University of California - Berkeley - Guys & Girls is 3.5 out of 5 based on 52 user reviews.

Student Survey Poll ResultsWhat's This?

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Facts

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.

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Hometown
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Major
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