University of California - Berkeley
- Local Atmosphere

Atmosphere

There is always something going on in Berkeley or if your every tired of Berkeley a BART ride away is San Francisco. In Berkeley you have every type of ethnic cuisine you could ever ask for; Indian, Japanese, Chinese, american, etc. Not to mention all the green and health conscious grocery stores, cafes and restaurants around every corner. There's yoga studios, plenty of parks and the streets are accessible for bikes motorcycles and cars. The safety around the campus is fabulous however the closer you get to Oakland the more aware and less time at night you should be. Students are very welcomed by local businesses and the surrounding areas. Not a lot of financial breaks on anything though for being a student.

Restaurants Everywhere

The best part about Berkeley is the fact that there are really solid restaurants everywhere! And at relatively cheap prices (though you can easily find restaurants gladly willing to accept more money). For example, about a block away from the dorms there is a small alleyway nicknamed the "Asian Ghetto," and rightfully so. It has a handful of local Asian restaurants that are usually a go-to spot for lunch or a dinner alternative to the less than spectacular dining hall food. This is one among many places. So once one comes here, one will find an infinite amount of exploring potential, just for the food.

Cal at a Glance

I love UC Berkeley. There's an urban feel that is cool and inviting. I always have fun whenever friends come to visit because there's many unusual things to do here--visit the art museum, get Cream, Cheeseboard, visit the pier an just walking down Telegraph or College. Even on a boring day, I'm entertained by those around me.