Meet our students Nothing beats hearing why Berkeley graduate students decided to choose Berkeley. Their journeys to Berkeley and experiences with our programs inspire you. Berkeley was literally the “pie in the sky,” my dream school September 20, 2023 My name is Monica, and I joined the doctoral program in Social Welfare at Berkeley because I want to make lasting change for families, specifically families of color who are experiencing poverty. Berkeley faculty support graduate students like me September 20, 2023 My name is Tsegereda Esatu, and I’m a Ph.D. candidate at UC Berkeley. I’d love to tell you how the Berkeley community has supported me in my drive for excellence. Finding community amongst world-class researchers March 22, 2023 My name is Ali, and I’m a 4th year PhD student in Science and Math Education, and I thought you might want to hear directly from a student what it’s like to study at UC Berkeley. Berkeley is a Fulbright Top Producing Institution — Meet Two Recipients March 21, 2023 For decades, The Fulbright Program(opens in a new tab) has offered students the opportunity to research and teach a variety of new and exciting topics while fostering international diplomacy and absorbing a broad array of cultures. Destiny is Calling – Meant to be at Berkeley March 2, 2023 When Kenneth Ng’etich began his search for the perfect university to complete his master’s in journalism, remnants of a particular school were at the top of his mind.