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We are sad to say, but this is our last entry of the year! Summer is nearly here, and College Updates is taking a break until the Fall semester. We wanted to leave you with some things that we've learned during our year here as peer advisers.
1. To avoid long and frustrating lines, come to drop-in hours as early as you can. The office opens at 9 am on Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, and Friday, and at 10 am on Wednesday. In the afternoon, student traffic is unpredictable and waiting time can get to be over an hour. In the mornings, there are fewer people, and advisers will see you sooner.
2. If you are graduating or writing an honors thesis, you do not need to take 13 units. All you need to do is come in to 113 Campbell Hall at the beginning of the semester, and you will be approved to take a reduced course load.
3. Make photocopies of forms and petitions that you turn in to the L&S office. In the unfortunate case that your petition or form gets lost (since the office serves over 18,000 students), if you have another copy, you will be able to take care of things more efficiently.
4. The L&S website has a lot of information. Instead of trying to call in or waiting in line at the front desk with questions, you may be able to find the answers online. The website also has a list of all the courses that satisfy breadth requirements in a given semester, as well as many downloadable forms and petitions. Visit http://ls-advise.berkeley.edu/ and explore!
5. If you have questions or are dealing with many issues, please do not hesitate to come see an adviser. You may also benefit from asking the peer advisers at the blue carts, since they have a student perspective to offer. We are located outside of Moffitt Library and on Sproul Plaza every day.
6. Most importantly, remember to keep things in perspective and try not to get stressed out. Berkeley is a huge school with many great opportunities, but it can also get overwhelming. Try to stay open-minded to all of your experiences here, and make sure to relax and have fun as well. After all, that is most important for your health and sanity!
Good luck with finals, and have a great summer!
Cheers from your Peers,
Angela and Maya.
