Testimonials

I go every weekend to the orchestra because we have student discounts and I enjoy seeing many famous musicians and very talented people playing music. My own composition was presented live about a week ago and I felt proud because I had a lot of help from my friends and professors who are really inspiring! I just feel really proud of what I’ve done here at Berkeley.

Wow, what an amazing year it has been! Taking the risk of moving to a different country, far away from home, leaving all my friends and family behind, with the possibility of losing parts of what I had created for myself in Bergen, was really a risk worth taking. It has given me new exciting friendships with people from other parts of the world. It has given me great confidence both academically and emotionally. It has also made me think about my life, and what I will make of it.

It’s hard to choose just one, but [ECON C110] Game Theory has been my favorite course this semester. It’s been a real eye-opener, exploring how strategic decision-making shapes business and everyday life. I also really enjoy [ENGIN 183E] Technology Entrepreneurship, where we’re building our own startup as a team.

For me, UC Berkeley offered an incredible blend of social and academic growth opportunities. The campus community is vibrant, fostering rich cultural experiences and lifelong learning. My courses here have been pivotal in shaping my academic journey and career aspirations, broadening my understanding of diverse subjects, and deepening my critical thinking and analytical skills.

The Sociology SOC 121: Innovation and Entrepreneurship course has given me a really interesting perspective on the social factors that drive innovation and how new ideas become successful ventures. Studying this at Berkeley, close to Silicon Valley, makes the topic especially relevant. As a Business, Economics, and Data Science student at NHH, it’s been valuable for understanding the networks and environments that help innovation thrive.

After taking classes at Berkeley, I have a new point of view of my own country and the world in general. The professors were excellent, helpful and nice.