University of California-Berkeley Top Questions

What is the stereotype of students at University of California-Berkeley?

Merany

There are two primary stereotypes of a UC Berkeley student. 1. The Hippie Stoner: Because of our history in the 60's, when you say "I go to Berkeley", many people think you are an active protester, smoke pot all day, and only eat tree bark. 2. The Over-Achiever: This type of student has virtually no social life and keeps their nose in a book, so they can become a Doctor/Lawyer/I-Banker.

Patricia

nerdy, hard working, studies all the time, asian

Rory

That they're strange

Ryan

That Berkeley is full of crazy, hippies who want to sit in trees or get high. Or that all the students are so stressed out that they cannot handle the pressure.

James

Liberal hippies

Robin

Adam MacLennan, senior and frat member, discusses Cal’s reputation as a base of liberal protests

Jordan

-extremely liberal -nerds -outspoken activists -intelligent -crazy/eccentric

Jessica

UC Berkeley students are smart; exams are tough; very competitive, etc.

Chris

Most people tend to think of UC Berkeley and the students here as crazy, ultra liberal, outspoken hippies who rant and rave about everything.

Dan

Everyone is insane, liberal, or radically environmental.