University of California-Berkeley Top Questions

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A person who is closed to new ideas and beliefs should not attend Berkeley. It is a very diverse campus and attracts all kinds of people from all walks of life. These people can be passionate at best and in-your-face at worst. A person who is unable to deal with these "characters" would be unsuitable for this campus. As a political conservative, I am definitely in the minority at Cal, but there are definitely clubs I can join, and people respect my ideas in class because I respect their's.

The kind of person who shouldn't attend this school is one without the passion to gain knowledge and valuable life skills. Attending college is an opportunity for personal and professional development, and I think anyone with the drive or desire to grow would succeed here. It is a challenging school, both academically and socially, so an individual who maintains an open mind, strong will, and positive attitude will do well.

Ultra-conservative people.

Someone who is conservative!

Someone who is unmotivated to do well academically. Someone who is not independent.

People who like meeting different people and who don't mind losing touch, since that happens easily. If you're looking for lots of things to do, this school definitely provides the opportunities. It can be difficult to make/keep friends.

Students who are introverted will probably not get the best experience here. You really have to be brave and ask teachers and fellow students for help, otherwise you will be eaten alive by the competition. The keys to success here are to ask questions, take initiatve, and ask colleages for help. There really isn't anyone watching over you or guiding you, you have to seek it yourself.

Someone looking to only party or coast through college.

Someone who isn't willing to work hard and take advantage of their education.