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As students, finding the perfect spot to study can be challenging. There's always something distracting in our dorm rooms/apartments and the library can get a bit too crowded. Luckily, UC Berkeley is surrounded by some of the best studying spots that offer peaceful...

As a student, finding the perfect neighborhood to live in can be a daunting task. But fear not, because we have compiled a list of the top neighborhoods in Berkeley that are perfect for students. These neighborhoods offer a balance of convenient location, reasonable...

Congratulations to those of you who will be attending UC Berkeley in Spring 2023! Looking for off-campus housing can seem like a daunting task, but it doesn’t have to be! While housing options are endless, you’ll want to narrow your search. Here’s what to look for:...

Moving to Berkeley for college can be exciting, but at times challenging and expensive. Leaving your family home means that a lot of your favorite household appliances are left behind. Once settled at your new home, many things need to be bought and organized. Here...

Looking for the perfect off-campus student apartment in Berkeley? With hundreds to choose from it is hard to spot exactly what you need. There are a lot of things to consider when signing a lease, but these four amenities are a must for your off-campus apartment....

Leaving college can seem like a big step. Say goodbye to all-nighters, wild parties, and crowded dorm rooms. Entering grad school with all of the knowledge you gained in undergrad gives you a massive head start, because instead of focusing on the social, you can apply...

Sometimes, the biggest hassle of renting an apartment is dealing with a difficult landlord, which can be even worse than long and tiring apartment searches themselves. Unfortunately, it can be difficult to know just what a landlord is like until something...

One of the greatest parts about the college experience is the social aspects of meeting new people from around the world and making lifelong friends. And while this can be most helpful during the freshman year of college, living on a campus filled with young adults...

Besides worrying about being able to keep up with classes and fending for yourself for the first time, one of the biggest worries of heading off to college is always how you will get along with your roommate. This is completely understandable considering that you will...

One of the most stressful experiences for any student going off to college is to find housing arrangements. With the enormous amount of students around the world attending college, there is no shortage of potential options for living situations. In order to determine...