Founded in 1868, UC Berkeley is ranked #4 in the National Ranking (US Universities) and #5 World Ranking. UC Berkeley is known for being at the forefront of technology and innovation and is one of the most selective schools in the US. UC Berkeley fosters a rigorous academic environment and graduates go on to be leaders in their field.
Location
UC Berkeley is located in Berkeley, California in the San Francisco Bay Area. It is approximately a 20-minute drive from San Francisco.
Campus Overview
Eduexplora uses the same residences and dining halls that regular undergraduate students use during the regular academic year, allowing students to get a feel for a real US College life experience. Students will sleep, eat and learn in the same places as regular undergrad students. Many of the staff are undergraduates from the university and can provide useful information about navigating the campus and college life experience in the US.
Classrooms
Students will be attending classes in several buildings around the university.
Top spots to visit and take pictures at UC Berkeley
The program will end, but the memories will last forever. There are many places on campus where you can take pictures to remember the remarkable experiences you will have during the 2 weeks.
Sather Gate
Walking to the center of the University of California Berkeley from Sproul Plaza, visitors will find themselves at Sather Gate. Sather Gate, like Sather Tower, was a gift to the University of California Berkeley from Jane Sather. She donated the funding for the gate in memory of her late husband, Peder Sather. This gate was built in 1910 in the Classical Revival Beaux-Arts architectural style from a design by John Galen Howard and sculptor Earl Cummings. The gate is on the National Register of Historic Places and is a California Historical Landmark.
Wheeler Hall
Wheeler Hall is arguably the most recognizable building on the UC Berkeley campus. It is the site that is often featured in representations of the university and the building that houses Berkeley's largest lecture hall. It is home to the university's English department. Wheeler Hall is designed in the Classical Revival architectural style by architect John Galen Howard. Wheeler Hall was completed in 1917 to take place of North Hall.
South Hall
The oldest building on the University of California Berkeley campus is South Hall. It is also the only building that is original to the university that is still standing today. South Hall was completed in 1973 from a design by Farquharson and Kenitzer in the Second Empire architectural style. South Hall has served a number of functions over the years.
Gilman Hall
Gilman Hall is a building on the campus of the UC Berkeley. Room 307 was where Glenn T. Seaborg and his coworkers identified plutonium as a new element on February 23, 1941. Today Room 307 is designated a National Historic Landmark and the building itself is designated a National Historic Chemical Landmark, recognizing the two Nobel Prizes in Chemistry that have resulted from research done in the building.
Haas School of Business
The Walter A. Haas School of Business, also known as the Haas School of Business or simply Haas, is one of 14 schools and colleges at the University of California. The school is situated in three connected buildings surrounding a central courtyard on the southeastern corner of the Berkeley campus. It constantly ranks as one of the top ten business schools in worldwide rankings published by The Economist, US News & World Report, and Bloomberg Businessweek.
Hearst Greek Theatre
The William Randolph Hearst Greek Theatre, known locally as simply the Greek Theatre, is an 8,500-seat amphitheater owned and operated by the University of California. The Greek Theatre hosts The Berkeley Jazz Festival, pop, rock, and world music concerts, UC Berkeley graduation ceremonies, occasional addresses by noted speakers, and other events. Past speakers include President Theodore Roosevelt and William Randolph Hearst.
Bowles Hall
Bowles Hall is an all-male residence dormitory at the University of California, world renowned for its unique traditions, legendary parties and camaraderie. The dormitory was the first residence hall on campus, dedicated in 1929, and was California's first state-owned dormitory. The Hall displays the unique and formidable appearance of a medieval castle, with a stone exterior and a lush wood entryway.
Memorial Glade
Memorial Glade is a green space located at the core of the university campus. It is home to a variety of trees, including a grove of trident maples. Memorial Glade is a popular place for students to relax between classes and offers a great view of many other campus landmarks.
Doe Memorial Library
The main library on the UC Berkeley campus is Doe Memorial Library. It is located in the center of campus adjacent to Bancroft Library and popular student gathering spot, Memorial Glade. The library was completed in 1911. The main stacks of the Doe Memorial Library hold 52 miles books in a four-story underground structure. The library also includes classrooms, offices and exhibit space. It is easy to walk to and from the Bancroft Library from Doe Memorial as the two are connected via walkways on the first and second floors.
California Hall
Also designed by John Galen Howard, California Hall is located in the center of the university campus. Completed in 1906, throughout the years it has undergone many renovations. This building is part of Howard's Beaux Arts architectural plan for the campus. Listed in the National Register of Historic Places, California Hall houses the university’s major administrative and personnel offices.
Haas Pavilion
The Walter A. Haas, Jr. Pavilion is the home of the University of California's men's and women's basketball, women's volleyball, and men's and women's gymnastics teams. The arena is located in the middle of the main University of California sports complex, overlooking Evans Diamond (baseball) and Edwards Stadium (track/soccer).
Eucalyptus Grove
One of the most unique places is the eucalyptus grove that rests behind the Berkeley Art Museum and Pacific Film Archive. The grove was planted in 1882 to create a windbreak for a running track that is no longer in place. The Eucalyptus Grove is thetallest and densest grove of Tasmanian blue gums in the world. It is also the tallest stand of hardwood trees in the continent.
