The (Not So) Secret Guide to Being a Berkeley Engineer
Topics of interest for new Berkeley Engineering students (freshmen and transfers)
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- Aug 17, 2026
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ESS 1007: What’s Available to You (and What’s Worth Your Time) (opens the original)
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Learn how Berkeley Engineering's programs and resources can help you build community, find opportunities and thrive from your first semester. Marvin Lopez shares practical advice on making the most of your time at Berkeley. For a transcript, please visit the episode page on the ESS podcast hub.
ESS 1006: Don’t Try to Do Everything: Start Here (opens the original)
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Three ESS peer advisers share practical advice for navigating your first semester at Berkeley Engineering, from office hours and study groups to time management, campus resources and learning that grades don't define your success. For a transcript, please visit the episode page on the ESS podcast hub.
ESS 1005: Can Engineers Study Abroad? (Yes—Here’s How) (opens the original)
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Think engineering students can't study abroad? Learn how to stay on track for graduation while studying abroad, plus hear one student's internship experience in Barcelona. For a transcript, please visit the episode page on the ESS podcast hub.
ESS 1004: Doing Well and Feeling Okay (opens the original)
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Learn practical strategies for managing stress, building healthy routines, overcoming perfectionism, and thriving during your first year at Berkeley. For a transcript, please visit the episode page on the ESS podcast hub.
ESS 1003: More Than Classes: Why Student Orgs Matter (opens the original)
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Getting involved is one of the best ways to make the most of your Berkeley experience. Engineering Student Council co-presidents Laura Viera and Evan Wong discuss how to find the right student organization, balance involvement with academics, and build the skills and connections that can shape your future. episode page
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