Student review [#16429]
for Computer Engineering
at University of California Berkeley - UC Berkeley
Berkeley, California, United States
Great university for anyone who wants to succeed academically and professionally. Being located in the Bay Area (Silicon Valley), Berkeley attracts the best professors as well as the best companies for recruitment. Berkeley prides itself in its research work, hence the numerous scientific advancements and inventions at Berkeley (16 periodic elements, the atom bomb, CRISPR-Cas9, etc). The social life at Berkeley is awesome and you see so many protests and movements every day that it opens your eyes to several important issues in modern society that need addressing.
While the academic environment is very competitive as everyone is looking to do the ‘next big thing’ at Berkeley, that environment is what pushes you and motivates you to work harder. Being in the presence of world-renowned scholars and professors, as well as the brightest students in the world really allows you to learn in a manner you probably haven’t before.
All in all, a fantastic world-renowned university with the best facilities and opportunities you could ask for. It is definitely very difficult and challenging but trust me, it’s all worth it!