Transition into UC Berkeley
Academic and Personal Development
Goals and Aspirations
Berkeley Plans
Future Plans and Aspirations
Transfer College Experiences
Transition into UC Berkeley
Please rate the start of your Berkeley experience by completing the following statement. Overall, I am off to ...
Response | Number | Percent |
---|---|---|
a great start | 184 | 10% |
a very good start | 250 | 13% |
a good start | 635 | 34% |
just an OK start | 559 | 30% |
not a good start | 229 | 12% |
As you begin your academic career at UC Berkeley, what is your level of agreement or disagreement with the statements below.
Strongly disagree | Disagree | Somewhat disagree | Somewhat agree | Agree | Strongly agree | |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
I feel valued as an individual at UC Berkeley | 57 | 91 | 169 | 637 | 608 | 267 |
3% | 5% | 9% | 35% | 33% | 15% | |
I am proud to be a student at UC Berkeley | 31 | 16 | 59 | 234 | 623 | 865 |
2% | 1% | 3% | 13% | 34% | 47% | |
This institution values students' opinions | 44 | 43 | 115 | 407 | 784 | 420 |
2% | 2% | 6% | 22% | 43% | 23% | |
Academic dishonesty is a problem at UC Berkeley | 195 | 590 | 438 | 260 | 182 | 151 |
11% | 33% | 24% | 14% | 10% | 8% | |
I feel that I belong at UC Berkeley | 58 | 89 | 208 | 592 | 545 | 333 |
3% | 5% | 11% | 32% | 30% | 18% | |
UC Berkeley values diversity | 33 | 28 | 81 | 340 | 708 | 633 |
2% | 2% | 4% | 19% | 39% | 35% | |
Diversity is important to me | 26 | 21 | 40 | 193 | 541 | 1,002 |
1% | 1% | 2% | 11% | 30% | 55% |
What is your level of agreement or disagreement with the statements below?
Strongly disagree | Disagree | Somewhat disagree | Somewhat agree | Agree | Strongly agree | |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Opportunities to engage in community service while a UC Berkeley student are important to me | 25 | 51 | 94 | 451 | 712 | 489 |
1% | 3% | 5% | 25% | 39% | 27% | |
Opportunities to connect my academic work with community-based experience at UC Berkeley are important to me | 21 | 28 | 59 | 319 | 739 | 657 |
1% | 2% | 3% | 18% | 41% | 36% | |
It's important to me to work toward goals that are larger than simply making money or acquiring prestige | 20 | 14 | 42 | 236 | 617 | 894 |
1% | 1% | 2% | 13% | 34% | 49% |
Using the scale from 1 to 6 below, please indicate how true each of the following statements is of you.
Not at all true of me (1) | (2) | (3) | (4) | (5) | Very true of me (6) | |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
When I take on a new task, I make a plan with clear and measurable goals that must be reached before completion | 31 | 79 | 241 | 493 | 594 | 379 |
2% | 4% | 13% | 27% | 33% | 21% | |
I regularly monitor how I am doing in order to gauge how well I'm progressing toward my goals | 25 | 74 | 197 | 463 | 593 | 463 |
1% | 4% | 11% | 26% | 33% | 26% | |
I reflect on my existing commitments before I decide to take on new tasks so I don't get overwhelmed | 23 | 91 | 191 | 422 | 608 | 477 |
1% | 5% | 11% | 23% | 34% | 26% | |
I substantially revise papers before submitting to be graded | 51 | 113 | 214 | 420 | 547 | 473 |
3% | 6% | 12% | 23% | 30% | 26% |
To what extent do you agree that each of the following resources has helped with your transition into UC Berkeley?
Strongly disagree | Disagree | Somewhat disagree | Somewhat agree | Agree | Strongly agree | N/A; Did not use this service | |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Golden Bear Orientation | 133 | 166 | 173 | 551 | 421 | 192 | 175 |
8% | 10% | 11% | 34% | 26% | 12% | - | |
orientation.berkeley.edu | 106 | 133 | 164 | 486 | 355 | 134 | 425 |
8% | 10% | 12% | 35% | 26% | 10% | - | |
Cal Central (Student portal information dashboard) | 23 | 39 | 72 | 435 | 652 | 569 | 16 |
1% | 2% | 4% | 24% | 36% | 32% | - | |
Transfer Edge (Summer Sessions) | 45 | 47 | 76 | 239 | 222 | 182 | 993 |
6% | 6% | 9% | 29% | 27% | 22% | - | |
CE3 Transfer Student Center | 33 | 46 | 85 | 273 | 231 | 127 | 1,010 |
4% | 6% | 11% | 34% | 29% | 16% | - | |
CE3 Educational Opportunity Program (Academic counseling, fee waivers, etc. Serving first-generation, low-income, or historically underrepresented students) | 13 | 42 | 68 | 271 | 246 | 178 | 985 |
2% | 5% | 8% | 33% | 30% | 22% | - | |
Other CE3 Programs (e.g. Berkeley Hope Scholars, Cal Veteran Services Center, Re-entry Student Program, Student Parent Program, Undocumented Student Program, etc.) | 12 | 48 | 61 | 184 | 159 | 116 | 1,224 |
2% | 8% | 11% | 32% | 27% | 20% | - | |
Basic Needs Center | 19 | 41 | 50 | 176 | 157 | 92 | 1,272 |
4% | 8% | 9% | 33% | 29% | 17% | - | |
Berkeley International Office | 20 | 47 | 54 | 168 | 159 | 93 | 1,263 |
4% | 9% | 10% | 31% | 29% | 17% | - | |
Athletic Study Center | 22 | 55 | 63 | 140 | 90 | 50 | 1,384 |
5% | 13% | 15% | 33% | 21% | 12% | - |
(...continued) To what extent do you agree that each of the following resources has helped with your transition into UC Berkeley?
Strongly disagree | Disagree | Somewhat disagree | Somewhat agree | Agree | Strongly agree | Not applicable | |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Disabled Students' Program | 8 | 38 | 51 | 131 | 98 | 112 | 1,329 |
2% | 9% | 12% | 30% | 22% | 26% | - | |
Gender Equity Resource Center (LGBTQ, Women/Men, Sexual/Dating Violence Advocacy & Education) | 7 | 36 | 41 | 131 | 100 | 52 | 1,419 |
2% | 10% | 11% | 36% | 27% | 14% | - | |
Multicultural Student Development (e.g., African American Student Development, Asian Pacific American Student Development, Chicanx/Latinx Student Development, Multicultural Community Center, Multicultural Immigrant Student Program, Native American Student Development) | 14 | 34 | 35 | 150 | 122 | 84 | 1,357 |
3% | 8% | 8% | 34% | 28% | 19% | - | |
The bridges Multicultural Resource Center (e.g., Black Recruitment & Retention Center, Raices Recruitment & Retention Center) | 7 | 33 | 47 | 120 | 102 | 72 | 1,415 |
2% | 9% | 12% | 32% | 27% | 19% | - | |
Student Learning Center | 10 | 25 | 36 | 175 | 200 | 112 | 1,229 |
2% | 5% | 7% | 31% | 36% | 20% | - | |
Residence Hall Staff (Resident Directors, Resident Assistants, Theme Program Advisors) | 5 | 35 | 48 | 147 | 108 | 61 | 1,379 |
1% | 9% | 12% | 36% | 27% | 15% | - | |
Residential Education (Res. Ed.) (Includes Tutoring, Resident Faculty Programs, Academic Support) | 6 | 37 | 44 | 119 | 96 | 49 | 1,433 |
2% | 11% | 13% | 34% | 27% | 14% | - | |
Another Berkeley student | 8 | 17 | 40 | 318 | 452 | 484 | 471 |
1% | 1% | 3% | 24% | 34% | 37% | - | |
A family member | 38 | 40 | 74 | 341 | 369 | 273 | 659 |
3% | 4% | 7% | 30% | 33% | 24% | - | |
A UC Berkeley major or departmental advisor | 25 | 37 | 51 | 394 | 523 | 439 | 328 |
2% | 3% | 4% | 27% | 36% | 30% | - | |
A UC Berkeley College advisor (e.g., Letters & Science, Natural Resources, etc.) | 31 | 45 | 62 | 343 | 437 | 336 | 545 |
3% | 4% | 5% | 27% | 35% | 27% | - | |
A 98 or 198 course for new students | 23 | 41 | 63 | 259 | 305 | 267 | 838 |
2% | 4% | 7% | 27% | 32% | 28% | - |
Academic and Personal Development
Please rate your current level of proficiency in the following areas.
Very poor | Poor | Fair | Good | Very good | Excellent | |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Analytical and critical thinking skills | 8 | 21 | 179 | 641 | 638 | 301 |
0% | 1% | 10% | 36% | 36% | 17% | |
Ability to be clear and effective when writing | 6 | 33 | 266 | 608 | 596 | 280 |
0% | 2% | 15% | 34% | 33% | 16% | |
Ability to read and comprehend academic material | 11 | 52 | 271 | 605 | 597 | 249 |
1% | 3% | 15% | 34% | 33% | 14% | |
Understanding of a specific field of study | 8 | 26 | 215 | 668 | 614 | 259 |
0% | 2% | 12% | 37% | 34% | 15% | |
Quantitative (mathematical and statistical) skills | 43 | 130 | 391 | 568 | 431 | 226 |
2% | 7% | 22% | 32% | 24% | 13% | |
Oral communication skills | 13 | 83 | 313 | 559 | 521 | 300 |
1% | 5% | 18% | 31% | 29% | 17% | |
Ability to understand international perspectives (economic, political, social, cultural) | 4 | 29 | 234 | 574 | 583 | 364 |
0% | 2% | 13% | 32% | 33% | 20% | |
Leadership skills | 10 | 74 | 330 | 577 | 504 | 294 |
1% | 4% | 18% | 32% | 28% | 16% | |
Ability to suspend judgment based on cultural differences when interacting with others | 5 | 9 | 122 | 478 | 631 | 538 |
0% | 1% | 7% | 27% | 35% | 30% | |
Ability to work with people from other cultures/backgrounds | 3 | 10 | 84 | 354 | 613 | 723 |
0% | 1% | 5% | 20% | 34% | 41% | |
Ability to collaborate (e.g., team participation, group work) well with others | 8 | 18 | 124 | 475 | 601 | 562 |
0% | 1% | 7% | 27% | 34% | 31% |
Very poor | Poor | Fair | Good | Very good | Excellent | |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Library and online information research skills (e.g., finding books, articles, evaluating information sources) | 23 | 65 | 345 | 575 | 455 | 323 |
1% | 4% | 19% | 32% | 26% | 18% | |
Ability to conduct research | 35 | 113 | 403 | 609 | 430 | 198 |
2% | 6% | 23% | 34% | 24% | 11% | |
Ability to make a presentation | 14 | 59 | 277 | 639 | 530 | 269 |
1% | 3% | 16% | 36% | 30% | 15% | |
Interpersonal skills | 14 | 34 | 236 | 586 | 557 | 360 |
1% | 2% | 13% | 33% | 31% | 20% | |
Linguistic or cultural competency in at least one language other than my own | 111 | 172 | 288 | 426 | 406 | 384 |
6% | 10% | 16% | 24% | 23% | 22% |
As a beginning UC Berkeley student, how would you rate your competencies below?
Very poor | Poor | Fair | Good | Very good | Excellent | |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Portraying information in ways that make it easier to interpret | 9 | 31 | 233 | 706 | 539 | 268 |
1% | 2% | 13% | 40% | 30% | 15% | |
Drawing insights based on quantitative analysis of data | 16 | 69 | 331 | 677 | 483 | 211 |
1% | 4% | 19% | 38% | 27% | 12% | |
Ability to apply theories or methods from one discipline to another | 11 | 49 | 283 | 638 | 534 | 271 |
1% | 3% | 16% | 36% | 30% | 15% | |
Ability to explore complex issues in original ways | 11 | 49 | 327 | 623 | 506 | 270 |
1% | 3% | 18% | 35% | 28% | 15% |
Goals and Aspirations
Indicate how important each of the following college goals is to you:
Not important | Somewhat important | Very important | |
---|---|---|---|
Finding direction for my life | 29 | 271 | 1,489 |
2% | 15% | 83% | |
Become an innovative thinker | 28 | 416 | 1,343 |
2% | 23% | 75% | |
Discover what kind of person I really want to be | 59 | 306 | 1,422 |
3% | 17% | 80% | |
Develop a personal code of values and ethics | 74 | 409 | 1,303 |
4% | 23% | 73% | |
Prepare for graduate or professional school | 140 | 494 | 1,153 |
8% | 28% | 65% | |
Obtain the skills I need to pursue my chosen career | 11 | 220 | 1,558 |
1% | 12% | 87% | |
Obtain the skills I need to function in the international arena | 142 | 521 | 1,127 |
8% | 29% | 63% |
While attending UC Berkeley, how often would you like to...
Never | Rarely | Occasionally | Somewhat often | Often | Very often | |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Initiate and develop interactions with students who are different (e.g. culturally, ethnically, socioeconomically, politically) | 6 | 35 | 170 | 344 | 566 | 662 |
0% | 2% | 10% | 19% | 32% | 37% | |
Attend lectures, symposia, workshops or conferences on international/global topics | 33 | 96 | 259 | 354 | 442 | 598 |
2% | 5% | 15% | 20% | 25% | 34% | |
Attend a performance with an international/global focus | 71 | 153 | 352 | 350 | 371 | 487 |
4% | 9% | 20% | 20% | 21% | 27% |
Please tell us your level of agreement with the following statements regarding your interaction with other students while attending UC Berkeley:
Strongly disagree | Disagree | Somewhat disagree | Somewhat agree | Agree | Strongly agree | |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
I believe that exposure to students from other states and countries will help me interact effectively with people from diverse backgrounds and cultures | 5 | 6 | 28 | 247 | 561 | 934 |
0% | 0% | 2% | 14% | 32% | 52% | |
I believe that exposure to students from other states and countries will help me be more open to and understanding of different opinions and points of view | 5 | 5 | 26 | 245 | 527 | 974 |
0% | 0% | 2% | 14% | 30% | 55% |
How important to you are the following aspects of being an undergraduate at a research university like UC Berkeley?
Not important at all | Not very important | Somewhat important | Important | Very important | Essential | |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Learning about faculty research | 21 | 92 | 259 | 482 | 442 | 479 |
1% | 5% | 15% | 27% | 25% | 27% | |
Having courses with faculty members who refer to their own research as part of the class | 26 | 114 | 313 | 490 | 455 | 376 |
2% | 6% | 18% | 28% | 26% | 21% | |
Learning research methods | 14 | 44 | 198 | 453 | 474 | 591 |
1% | 3% | 11% | 26% | 27% | 33% | |
Assisting faculty members in their research, for pay or as a volunteer | 26 | 68 | 229 | 432 | 499 | 517 |
2% | 4% | 13% | 24% | 28% | 29% | |
Pursuing your own research | 32 | 114 | 297 | 431 | 449 | 447 |
2% | 6% | 17% | 24% | 25% | 25% | |
Participating in a research symposium or conference | 41 | 144 | 319 | 442 | 444 | 385 |
2% | 8% | 18% | 25% | 25% | 22% | |
Working with a faculty member on a project with an international/global theme | 38 | 133 | 278 | 451 | 439 | 434 |
2% | 8% | 16% | 25% | 25% | 25% |
Please indicate how strongly you agree or disagree with the following statements in terms of yourself.
Strongly disagree | Disagree | Somewhat disagree | Somewhat agree | Agree | Strongly agree | |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
I feel free to express my political beliefs on campus | 59 | 63 | 128 | 381 | 630 | 510 |
3% | 4% | 7% | 22% | 36% | 29% | |
I feel free to express my religious beliefs at UC Berkeley | 40 | 37 | 103 | 399 | 648 | 544 |
2% | 2% | 6% | 23% | 37% | 31% | |
Students of my race/ethnicity are respected at UC Berkeley | 27 | 35 | 81 | 314 | 710 | 603 |
2% | 2% | 5% | 18% | 40% | 34% | |
Students of my socio-economic status are respected at UC Berkeley | 28 | 39 | 84 | 361 | 702 | 556 |
2% | 2% | 5% | 20% | 40% | 31% | |
Students of my gender are respected at UC Berkeley | 14 | 22 | 69 | 297 | 721 | 646 |
1% | 1% | 4% | 17% | 41% | 37% | |
Students of my religious beliefs are respected at UC Berkeley | 25 | 28 | 74 | 338 | 727 | 576 |
1% | 2% | 4% | 19% | 41% | 33% | |
Students of my political beliefs are respected at UC Berkeley | 61 | 40 | 86 | 322 | 681 | 580 |
3% | 2% | 5% | 18% | 39% | 33% | |
Students of my sexual orientation are respected at UC Berkeley | 14 | 9 | 41 | 251 | 753 | 697 |
1% | 1% | 2% | 14% | 43% | 40% |
Please indicate how strongly you agree or disagree with the following statements in terms of yourself.
Strongly disagree | Disagree | Somewhat disagree | Somewhat agree | Agree | Strongly agree | Not applicable | |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Students of my immigration background are respected at UC Berkeley | 25 | 9 | 43 | 171 | 474 | 440 | 606 |
2% | 1% | 4% | 15% | 41% | 38% | - | |
Students with a physical, psychological, or learning disability like mine are respected at UC Berkeley | 20 | 24 | 54 | 188 | 406 | 384 | 688 |
2% | 2% | 5% | 18% | 38% | 36% | - |
Please select your level of agreement with this statement: The university has the responsibility to provide equal access to safe and secure venues for guest speakers of all viewpoints - even if the ideas are found offensive by some or conflict with the values held by the UC Berkeley community.
Response | Number | Percent |
---|---|---|
Strongly disagree | 131 | 7% |
Disagree | 68 | 4% |
Somewhat disagree | 143 | 8% |
Somewhat agree | 415 | 23% |
Agree | 579 | 33% |
Strongly agree | 438 | 25% |
Please select your level of agreement with the following statements:
Overall, I feel comfortable with the climate for diversity and inclusiveness at UC Berkeley.
Response | Number | Percent |
---|---|---|
Strongly disagree | 62 | 4% |
Disagree | 34 | 2% |
Somewhat disagree | 78 | 4% |
Somewhat agree | 344 | 20% |
Agree | 854 | 48% |
Strongly agree | 394 | 22% |
Overall, I feel comfortable with the climate for diversity and inclusiveness in my major.
Response | Number | Percent |
---|---|---|
Strongly disagree | 64 | 4% |
Disagree | 36 | 2% |
Somewhat disagree | 74 | 5% |
Somewhat agree | 302 | 19% |
Agree | 712 | 44% |
Strongly agree | 435 | 27% |
N/A - I don't have a declared major | 138 | - |
Overall, I feel comfortable with the climate for diversity and inclusiveness in my classes.
Response | Number | Percent |
---|---|---|
Strongly disagree | 58 | 3% |
Disagree | 40 | 2% |
Somewhat disagree | 84 | 5% |
Somewhat agree | 381 | 22% |
Agree | 858 | 49% |
Strongly agree | 344 | 20% |
Your Berkeley Plans
If you were assured admittance to any major, what major would you choose?
Response | Number | Percent |
---|---|---|
African American Studies | 4 | 0% |
American Studies | 6 | 0% |
Ancnt Egypt/NE Art & Archae | 1 | 0% |
Anthropology | 30 | 2% |
Applied Mathematics | 22 | 1% |
Architecture | 32 | 2% |
Art | 29 | 2% |
Astrophysics | 10 | 1% |
Atmospheric Science | 1 | 0% |
Bioengineering | 14 | 1% |
Business Administration | 117 | 7% |
CED Individual Major | 2 | 0% |
Chem Eng/MSE Joint Major | 1 | 0% |
Chem Eng/NE Joint Major | 5 | 0% |
Chemical Biology | 17 | 1% |
Chemical Engineering | 16 | 1% |
Chemistry | 22 | 1% |
Chemistry (L&S) | 4 | 0% |
Chicano Studies | 1 | 0% |
Chinese Language | 2 | 0% |
Civil Engineering | 20 | 1% |
Cognitive Science | 16 | 1% |
Comparative Literature | 6 | 0% |
Computer Science (L&S) | 81 | 5% |
Conserv & Resource Stds | 11 | 1% |
Dance & Perf Studies | 2 | 0% |
Data Science | 44 | 3% |
E Asian Rel, Thought, & Cul | 1 | 0% |
EECS/MSE Joint Major | 9 | 1% |
EECS/NE Joint Major | 1 | 0% |
Eco Mgmt & For - Forestry | 1 | 0% |
Eco Mgmt & For - Nat Res Mgmt | 3 | 0% |
Economics | 82 | 5% |
Electrical Eng & Comp Sci | 79 | 5% |
Engineering Physics | 1 | 0% |
English | 79 | 5% |
Environ Econ & Policy | 8 | 1% |
Environ Econ & Policy (L&S) | 7 | 0% |
Environmental Earth Science | 1 | 0% |
Environmental Eng Science | 1 | 0% |
Environmental Sciences | 17 | 1% |
Ethnic Studies | 10 | 1% |
Film | 37 | 2% |
French | 2 | 0% |
Gender & Womens Studies | 8 | 1% |
Genetics & Plant Biology | 5 | 0% |
Geography | 4 | 0% |
Geophysics | 2 | 0% |
Global Studies | 22 | 1% |
History | 26 | 2% |
History of Art | 20 | 1% |
Industrial Eng & Ops Rsch | 8 | 1% |
Integrative Biology | 18 | 1% |
Interdisciplinary Studies | 13 | 1% |
Japanese Language | 5 | 0% |
Landscape Architecture | 2 | 0% |
Legal Studies (L&S) | 28 | 2% |
Linguistics | 15 | 1% |
MCB-Biochem & Mol Biol | 19 | 1% |
MCB-Cell & Dev Biology | 29 | 2% |
MCB-Genetics | 5 | 0% |
MCB-Immunology | 14 | 1% |
MCB-Neurobiology | 15 | 2% |
Marine Science | 2 | 0% |
Materials Science & Eng | 5 | 0% |
Mathematics | 24 | 1% |
Mechanical Engineering | 42 | 2% |
Media Studies | 67 | 4% |
Microbial Biology | 6 | 0% |
Middle Eastern Studies | 1 | 0% |
Molecular Environ Biology | 8 | 1% |
Music | 9 | 1% |
Near Eastern Civilization | 1 | 0% |
Nuclear Engineering | 2 | 0% |
Nut Sci-Physio & Metabol | 3 | 0% |
Nut Sci-Dietetics | 3 | 0% |
Nut Sci-Toxicology | 2 | 0% |
Ops Research & Mgmt Sci (L&S) | 4 | 0% |
Philosophy | 34 | 2% |
Physics | 19 | 1% |
Planetary Science | 1 | 0% |
Political Economy | 12 | 1% |
Political Science | 111 | 6% |
Psychology | 56 | 3% |
Public Health (L&S) | 22 | 1% |
Rhetoric | 11 | 1% |
Scandinavian | 2 | 0% |
Social Welfare (L&S) | 17 | 1% |
Society and Environment | 7 | 0% |
Sociology | 69 | 4% |
Spanish & Portuguese | 1 | 0% |
Statistics | 20 | 1% |
Sustainable Environ Dsgn | 2 | 0% |
Theater & Perf Studies | 10 | 1% |
Urban Studies | 4 | 0% |
Other, Not listed | 2 | 0% |
NOT CURRENTLY KNOWN | 39 | 2% |
Is that the major with which you expect to graduate?
Response | Number | Percent |
---|---|---|
Yes | 1,468 | 87% |
No | 227 | 13% |
IF NO: In which major do you expect to graduate?
Response | Number | Percent |
---|---|---|
American Studies | 2 | 0% |
Ancnt Egypt/NE Art & Archae | 1 | 0% |
Anthropology | 8 | 3% |
Applied Mathematics | 6 | 2% |
Architecture | 3 | 1% |
Art | 4 | 1% |
Astrophysics | 2 | 1% |
Business Administration | 7 | 2% |
Chemical Engineering | 1 | 0% |
Chemistry | 2 | 1% |
Chemistry (L&S) | 5 | 2% |
Chicano Studies | 1 | 0% |
Classical Languages | 1 | 0% |
Comparative Literature | 2 | 1% |
Computer Science (L&S) | 8 | 3% |
Conserv & Resource Stds | 4 | 1% |
Data Science | 11 | 4% |
Economics | 22 | 7% |
Electrical Eng & Comp Sci | 6 | 2% |
English | 12 | 4% |
Environ Econ & Policy | 1 | 0% |
Environmental Sciences | 1 | 0% |
Ethnic Studies | 1 | 0% |
Film | 6 | 2% |
French | 1 | 0% |
Gender & Womens Studies | 1 | 0% |
Genetics & Plant Biology | 1 | 0% |
Global Studies | 5 | 2% |
History | 2 | 1% |
History of Art | 1 | 0% |
Integrative Biology | 1 | 0% |
Interdisciplinary Studies | 4 | 1% |
Landscape Architecture | 1 | 0% |
Legal Studies (L&S) | 3 | 1% |
MCB-Biochem & Mol Biol | 4 | 1% |
MCB-Cell & Dev Biology | 5 | 2% |
MCB-Genetics | 1 | 0% |
MCB-Immunology | 2 | 1% |
MCB-Neurobiology | 2 | 1% |
Materials Science & Eng | 1 | 0% |
Mathematics | 4 | 1% |
Mechanical Engineering | 3 | 1% |
Media Studies | 20 | 7% |
Microbial Biology | 8 | 3% |
Molecular Environ Biology | 1 | 0% |
Nuclear Engineering | 2 | 1% |
Ops Research & Mgmt Sci (L&S) | 1 | 0% |
Peace & Conflict Studies | 1 | 0% |
Philosophy | 10 | 3% |
Physics | 3 | 1% |
Planetary Science | 2 | 1% |
Political Economy | 6 | 2% |
Political Science | 25 | 8% |
Psychology | 2 | 1% |
Public Health (L&S) | 1 | 0% |
Rhetoric | 5 | 2% |
Social Welfare (L&S) | 6 | 2% |
Society and Environment | 6 | 2% |
Sociology | 18 | 6% |
South & SE Asian Studies | 1 | 0% |
Spanish & Portuguese | 4 | 1% |
NOT CURRENTLY KNOWN | 16 | 5% |
Please select the top 3 factors in deciding on your major.
First:
Response | Number | Percent |
---|---|---|
Intellectual curiosity in the subject | 571 | 33% |
Enjoyment or Passion for the subject | 650 | 37% |
Leads to a high paying job | 112 | 6% |
Prepares me for a fulfilling career | 195 | 11% |
Parental desires | 16 | 1% |
Allows time for other activities | 13 | 1% |
Provides international opportunities | 41 | 2% |
Prestige | 19 | 1% |
Prepares me for graduate/professional school | 93 | 5% |
Other [Contact OPA for more information] | 26 | 2% |
Second:
Response | Number | Percent |
---|---|---|
Intellectual curiosity in the subject | 423 | 24% |
Enjoyment or Passion for the subject | 518 | 30% |
Leads to a high paying job | 156 | 9% |
Prepares me for a fulfilling career | 295 | 17% |
Parental desires | 17 | 1% |
Allows time for other activities | 39 | 2% |
Provides international opportunities | 99 | 6% |
Prestige | 40 | 2% |
Prepares me for graduate/professional school | 132 | 8% |
Other [Contact OPA for more information] | 15 | 1% |
Third:
Response | Number | Percent |
---|---|---|
Intellectual curiosity in the subject | 245 | 14% |
Enjoyment or Passion for the subject | 201 | 12% |
Leads to a high paying job | 211 | 12% |
Prepares me for a fulfilling career | 445 | 26% |
Parental desires | 26 | 2% |
Allows time for other activities | 76 | 4% |
Provides international opportunities | 178 | 10% |
Prestige | 56 | 3% |
Prepares me for graduate/professional school | 250 | 15% |
Other [Contact OPA for more information] | 36 | 2% |
Please indicate how much you agree or disagree that the following factors influenced your decision to choose UC Berkeley: UC Berkeley would...
Strongly disagree | Disagree | Somewhat disagree | Somewhat agree | Agree | Strongly agree | |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Challenge and/or change my perspective | 36 | 70 | 102 | 430 | 669 | 440 |
2% | 4% | 6% | 25% | 38% | 25% | |
Prepare me to succeed in a career | 4 | 8 | 25 | 230 | 692 | 782 |
0% | 1% | 1% | 13% | 40% | 45% | |
Prepare me to build a better life for myself and/or my family | 11 | 14 | 39 | 257 | 686 | 739 |
1% | 1% | 2% | 15% | 39% | 42% | |
Teach me to interact effectively with people from diverse backgrounds and cultures | 23 | 57 | 83 | 369 | 672 | 542 |
1% | 3% | 5% | 21% | 39% | 31% | |
Prepare me to make a difference in this world | 11 | 24 | 49 | 318 | 656 | 687 |
1% | 1% | 3% | 18% | 38% | 39% | |
Allow me to create own field of study (combine disciplines, create own major, etc.) | 73 | 121 | 174 | 449 | 533 | 397 |
4% | 7% | 10% | 26% | 31% | 23% | |
Prepare me to get the job I desire | 7 | 18 | 56 | 307 | 692 | 665 |
0% | 1% | 3% | 18% | 40% | 38% | |
Help increase my social consciousness (e.g., be more aware of diversity in people and issues; doing things for the public good) | 33 | 52 | 69 | 320 | 694 | 581 |
2% | 3% | 4% | 18% | 40% | 33% | |
Help me to be more open to and understanding of different opinions and points of view (e.g., openness, freedom) | 28 | 43 | 62 | 310 | 693 | 613 |
2% | 3% | 4% | 18% | 40% | 35% |
Future Plans and Aspirations
What do you anticipate you will be doing within a year after you graduate?
Response | Number | Percent |
---|---|---|
Enroll in graduate or professional school | 675 | 39% |
Work full-time | 543 | 32% |
Work part-time | 30 | 2% |
Be self-employed | 26 | 2% |
Study or work abroad | 84 | 5% |
Join armed forces | 6 | 0% |
Join Peace Corps | 5 | 0% |
Paid internship | 59 | 3% |
Unpaid internship/volunteer | 17 | 1% |
Take a year off (travel/gap year, etc.) | 75 | 4% |
Other | 18 | 1% |
I have no idea at this point | 179 | 10% |
In what career field do you hope to eventually work after you've completed your education?
Response | Number | Percent |
---|---|---|
Architecture | 35 | 2% |
Business/Finance | 230 | 13% |
Communications/Arts/Entertainment | 148 | 9% |
Education/Teaching | 140 | 8% |
Electrical Engineering/Computers | 158 | 9% |
Engineering | 105 | 6% |
Environmental/Natural Resources | 54 | 3% |
Government/Nonprofit/Social Services | 114 | 7% |
Law | 193 | 11% |
Research | 118 | 7% |
Medicine | 142 | 8% |
Other Health-Related Field | 48 | 3% |
Other | 91 | 5% |
I have no idea whatsoever | 141 | 8% |
What is the HIGHEST academic degree or credential that you plan to eventually earn?
Response | Number | Percent |
---|---|---|
Bachelor's degree (BA, BS, etc.) | 251 | 15% |
Academic master's (MA, MS, etc.) | 268 | 16% |
Business master's (MBA) | 130 | 8% |
Other professional master's (MEd, MPP, MPH, MFA, MLIS, MSN, MSW, M.ARCH, etc.) | 88 | 5% |
Doctorate (PhD, EdD, etc.) | 352 | 21% |
Law degree (LLB or JD) | 180 | 11% |
Medical doctor (MD) | 72 | 4% |
Medical doctorate other than MD (DO, DDS, DVM, etc.) | 20 | 1% |
Multiple doctoral degrees (MD/PhD) | 59 | 3% |
Teaching credential | 11 | 1% |
Other, Not listed | 20 | 1% |
I don't know yet | 266 | 16% |
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Transfer College Experiences
Thinking back over your transfer college coursework, how often were you REQUIRED to do the following?
Never | Rarely | Occasionally | Somewhat often | Often | Very often | |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Recognize or recall specific facts, terms and concepts | 5 | 31 | 105 | 356 | 725 | 510 |
0% | 2% | 6% | 21% | 42% | 29% | |
Explain methods, ideas, or concepts in problem solving | 8 | 33 | 138 | 367 | 673 | 513 |
1% | 2% | 8% | 21% | 39% | 30% | |
Break down material into component parts to see the basis for different outcomes and conclusions | 16 | 75 | 200 | 409 | 626 | 406 |
1% | 4% | 12% | 24% | 36% | 23% | |
Judge the value of information, ideas, actions, and conclusions based on the soundness of sources, methods and reasoning | 14 | 56 | 186 | 375 | 636 | 464 |
1% | 3% | 11% | 22% | 37% | 27% | |
Create or generate new ideas, products or ways of understanding | 38 | 146 | 216 | 399 | 543 | 390 |
2% | 8% | 13% | 23% | 31% | 23% |
Thinking back on your transfer college experience, how often did you do each of the following?
Never | Rarely | Occasionally | Somewhat often | Often | Very often | |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Used facts and examples to support your viewpoint | 2 | 16 | 66 | 267 | 659 | 717 |
0% | 1% | 4% | 16% | 38% | 42% | |
Incorporated ideas or concepts from different courses when completing assignments | 16 | 68 | 181 | 356 | 591 | 512 |
1% | 4% | 11% | 21% | 34% | 30% | |
Examined how others gathered and interpreted data and assessed the soundness of their conclusions | 21 | 109 | 192 | 399 | 591 | 414 |
1% | 6% | 11% | 23% | 34% | 24% | |
Reconsidered your own position on a topic after assessing the arguments of others | 13 | 77 | 217 | 380 | 583 | 458 |
1% | 5% | 13% | 22% | 34% | 27% |
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