Testimonials

Hege

Hege, Political Science (BA)

University in Oslo
I love the Innovation and Entrepreneurship course! A lot of it has to do with the lecturer, Szonja [Ivester], because of her enthusiasm and honesty in class, but it’s also because I feel like I grow and learn a lot that I wouldn’t have anywhere else since the Bay Area really is where innovation takes place.
Ignacio in San Francisco

Ignacio, Business and Law (BA)

University of Navarra
Thanks to Berkeley, I’ve been able to talk to many Business Angels and now I’m starting a company with one of them.
Ivory

Ivory, Political Science (BA)

National Taiwan University
I love how Berkeley brings together great minds from across the globe. Clicking with sisters and brothers from around the world on our paths to knowledge and ambition is the most fascinating gift throughout this enchanting journey. Berkeley stands out for me given its academic prominence in political science, vibrant history of civil rights movements, and all the diverse cultures.
Jeanette

Jeanette, Special Education (MA)

University in Oslo
This is my second time and when I got the chance to study here again I grabbed the chance as fast as possible. I have better contact with my professors and the student environment is unlike any other. I really had no idea that this was gonna be such an inspirational year!
Jonas in Yosemite

Jonas, Industrial Engineering (BA)

RWTH Aachen University
UC Berkeley and the BISP offer the optimal mix between a great school, interesting and fun students, and an amazing location in the heart of California. This perfect mix is unique in the world.
Lily at Pt Reyes

Li-ying, Anthropology (BA)

National Taiwan University
The Language Exchange Program (LEP) is so helpful for me to speak English more fluently and [to] pick up my fading French….Also, through this program, I think more deeply about both my native language and foreign languages.