Back to Berkeley on social media 2018
A collection of back-to-school social posts by the campus community
August 20, 2018
New Berkeley student takes a selfie with Chancellor Carol Christ on move-in day. (UC Berkeley photo by Keegan Houser)
Whether it’s the first or 150th time, it’s always a pleasure to welcome students to Berkeley at the start of the academic year. Here’s a collection of social media highlights that share the feeling of excitement and pride.
Welcome, Bears!
Welcome, new Bears! ๐ป Thank you for continuing our 150 years of light! We're so glad you're here and can't wait to see you shine! ๐๐๐#Berkeley150 #WelcomeBears #WeAreGolden pic.twitter.com/nNnzKWS37T
— UC Berkeley (@UCBerkeley) August 16, 2018
Itโs move-in day, and weโve got a special message for all the new Golden Bears! #CalFamily
CC: @CalAthletics / @UCBerkeley pic.twitter.com/gdoAelqfxc
— Cal Womenโs Gymnastics (@CalWGym) August 14, 2018
Students’ voices
Grandma’s American Dream
https://twitter.com/lilpupusagurl/status/1027221702927740928
Also on Redditย and Twitter.
Through the eyes of a new student
We love this post on @reddit so much! ๐๐ป๐ย https://t.co/nZHUKpet8g
What do you love about Berkeley? What advice do you have for incoming students? #GoBears #BerkeleyBound pic.twitter.com/0sFDur8sqZ
— UC Berkeley (@UCBerkeley) August 7, 2018
https://twitter.com/wheredeyatzo/status/1026955814831939586
See the full story on New Students, New Year.
Beloved Mom and all her Berkeley Bears
https://www.facebook.com/UCBerkeley/posts/10156666065094661:0
No age limit for Golden Bears!
I feel blessed to be starting Fall 2018 @UCBerkeley at 60 years young.๐๐๐ฝ๐๐ป๐๐ #Berkeleybound #transfer #blessed #GoBears pic.twitter.com/GzYRjqKsS1
— Gwendolyn๐โ๐ฝ IG ma_ dame01 (@0143LadyM) July 28, 2018
Proud loved ones
https://twitter.com/Mastro_Frankie/status/1029052449456369671
And coping parents
Iโm sitting in Berkeley the day before I move my son into his dorm. Any tips for me apart from propping myself up at this gorgeous bar and drowning my sorrows? #allaboutme #berkeleybound pic.twitter.com/wV5a9VWGp0
— It Started in LA (@ItStartedinLA) August 13, 2018
As the campus fills up my stomach churns more. I feel for these parents leaving their kids behind. #imfine #imsofine #berkeleybound
— It Started in LA (@ItStartedinLA) August 13, 2018
Itโs me by 1000. Eager parents lurking at the door of the auditorium waiting to hear all about our kidsโ freshman year #Berkeleybound
— It Started in LA (@ItStartedinLA) August 13, 2018
Move-In Day
What you need to know is how freakin excited i am to move in with my roommates, meet new friends, and start orientation. Yay Cal move in day!! ๐๐๐๐๐๐๐๐๐ป
— Ivori White (@WhiteIvori) August 9, 2018
https://www.instagram.com/p/Bme4FUvhtXS/
Move-in day โ
Welcoming our student-athletes to their new home! #CalFamily pic.twitter.com/n1iEtEYSOS
— Cal Athletics (@CalAthletics) August 14, 2018
Taking the boy to school today. #berkeleybound perfect time to catch a game and watch the @Athletics do their thing. #RootedInOakland #Athletics pic.twitter.com/rEkTE8eJli
— HeathWSherratt (@norcalhubbikes) August 14, 2018
Dropping off my babygirl at @UCBerkeley ๐ญ #LatinaInEngineering๐๐ฝ pic.twitter.com/z3MNG4rivy
— Diana Colรญn (@DianaColinMer) August 14, 2018
Our student-athletes, coaches and staff came together to welcome new Bears to the #CalFamily pic.twitter.com/eqgbzCj7QX
— Cal Athletics (@CalAthletics) August 15, 2018
Tuesday, @ucberkeley move-in day. The air cracked with stress, anxiety, love, anticipation, fear, excitement. Cars looped around the Mining Circle waiting to unload at a nearby (or distant) dormitory. A few U-haul trucks. Oh, honey, no, not for a dorm room! Let the fun begin!
— Martha Olney ๐ณ๏ธโ๐ (@MarthaOlney) August 15, 2018
@UCBerkeley move-in day = heavy traffic. Even so, welcome, Bears! #gobears #berkeley pic.twitter.com/sslBOxU0S2
— Linda Cogozzo (@calballgirl) August 14, 2018
See the full story on Move-In Day.
Golden Bear Orientation
Follow along onย Snapchat
https://www.instagram.com/p/BmbVqVUFh2n/
Golden Bear Orientation is officially in full effect! @UCBerkeley #GBO2018 #GoBears pic.twitter.com/gI8fFtxztR
— Dr. David Surratt (@DrDavidSurratt) August 15, 2018
GBO Welcome Kicking off soon…canโt wait to see you all join The Bench #gobears #gbo pic.twitter.com/uNzn4gKfsj
— The Bench (@TheBenchCal) August 15, 2018
https://twitter.com/DeanGreenwell/status/1029944097392353280
Gotta love the Orientation leader signs for #GBO2018 Go, Bears! @UCBerkeley pic.twitter.com/jrhpNjbx1L
— Steve Sutton (@DrSteveSutton) August 16, 2018
https://www.instagram.com/p/BmhdLYUhagt/
See the full story on Golden Bear Orientation (GBO)
Advice for new Bears
https://twitter.com/kayaoakes/status/1029380167309832192?s=11
Go to the meet ups. Thatโs how I met my BFF so many years ago. All because we both needed a cup of coffee and a cookie. โ๏ธ๐ช #WelcomeBears ๐๐ป๐ #GoBears https://t.co/6fcHeuEMM0
— Sophie Riggsby (allthingsequilateral) (@sophieriggsby) August 14, 2018
“… I know this can be a scary/exciting/anxiety-filled/wonderful time! Thatโs normal! And know while Berkeley is a big place filled with wonderful people, it can take time to find your niche and community. But soon, youโll bleed blue and gold. Go bears! ๐ป๐ป๐ป” โย a_sadra on Instagram
See more great comments on Instagram!
Good luck to all the new Bears! The journey will be one of the most difficult in your life, but it is well worth it. Don't ever give up & be sure to invest in some comfortable walking shoes… we got a lot of hills on campus! lol #RollOnYouBears https://t.co/qB0Ng2dnYS
— Lisa Gonzales (@tvLisaGonzales) August 21, 2018
#FirstGenBerkeley
Iโm crying for sureโ enjoy your senior year โ you have already made your family proud ! #firstgen https://t.co/vWPWuEZee6
— Rashnรฉ Jehangir (@RashneJehangir) August 14, 2018
A Q&A with Stephen Sutton, Berkeleyโs new head of student affairs: https://t.co/R8Ih7yhoax
"Iโm a first-generation college student, like many of our students at Berkeley."#FirstGen #FirstGenBerkeley #highered #education #students
— UC Berkeley (@UCBerkeley) July 11, 2018
Have a golden time and enjoy every moment!
Nothing like being back at Memorial Stadium… Happy to welcome this year's incoming class! ๐ป๐ @UCBerkeley @Cal pic.twitter.com/CSk3WfCfnU
— Cal Band (@CalBand) August 16, 2018
https://www.instagram.com/p/BmPi2Gghqd5/