Hi, I’m Wesley de Vries from the Netherlands, and since I was young I have had a great passion for complex global systems such as airport operations. This led me to study industrial engineering at

Hi! I’m Victoria Kim and I was part of the Berkeley Haas Global Access Program (BHGAP) Fall 2023 cohort. I’m currently studying at Chung-Ang University (Seoul, South Korea), double-majoring in

Hello! My name is Xiangjian Zhang and I recently graduated from Huazhong University of Science and Technology, where I majored in information and computing science and minored in computer science

Hey future entrepreneurs, industry leaders and changemakers! 🎓 I'm Tom, a 24-year-old business student from the University of St. Gallen in Switzerland. Having explored the vibrant ecosystems of

I am Dan Zhu, a Chinese student from Shanghai University of Finance and Economics and an academic-year visiting student in

Hi! My name is Zhong Li and I am currently a junior at Beijing International Studies University, majoring in Business English. I was always interested in studying abroad, but when the pandemic hit

Hello! My name is Greta Puschmann, I am 21 years old, and I study political science with a minor in law at Goethe University in Frankfurt am Main. Right from the start of my studies, I knew that I

I'm Marina Zalcberg Angulo, a Brazilian undergraduate law student at Insper University. For the Spring of 2024, I’m part of the Berkeley Haas Global Access Program (BHGAP), centered on the studies

UC Berkeley is the Number 1 public school in the country—tied with UCLA, according to the newest American college rankings by U.S. News and World Report.

I am Lucy Zhang, a fourth-year student at the Central University of Finance and Economics in China, and was recently a global ambassador with the Berkeley Haas Global Access Program. Reflecting on

It’s a very high expectation for any high school senior to know what he/she/they wants to study in university. Harry Kenworthy found himself in that exact position. After finishing his A-Levels at

When people come to Berkeley, they first and foremost come to pursue their academic careers. But once you’re here, you might realize how studying in the heart of the Bay Area is more than that:

My name is Lydia Bao, and I’m a junior student from China majoring in data science. I’m having an incredible experience studying at UC Berkeley through the Berkeley Global Access (BGA) Program.

Hey Future Golden Bears! 🐻 I'm Lorenz, a 23-year-old from Germany. My academic journey has taken me from Barcelona (Spain) to St. Gallen (Switzerland) and currently to UC Berkeley for my final

A little bit about me: After graduating from high school in Germany, I decided to remain in the country to pursue an undergraduate degree. I had always been fascinated by both computer science and

Even on a Zoom call, you can see how excited Michael Zhao is when talking about his work at Porsche. A strategy specialist in digitalization and innovation within Porsche Tech Talents, Michael

Director Christopher Nolan’s summer blockbuster film about Oppenheimer is making waves across the globe. Have you seen it? If so, you’ve gotten some inside glimpses into what the Berkeley campus

Drawn by the sea, sunlight and UC Berkeley’s renowned reputation, Keyang Pan traveled from Chinese University of Hong Kong, Shenzhen—where he is currently a third-year studying quantitative

It’s letters like these that make our work in BGA so fulfilling! Thank you, Chuang, for your lovely and inspiring message:

Shortly after completing the Berkeley Haas Global Access Program (BHGAP) in the Fall 2021 semester and returning to her native India, Shreya landed a career-changing role as a growth manager at

A Fulbright scholarship through the German Fulbright Association made possible a life-changing semester studying in the Berkeley Global Access Program (BGA) for Nicola Schreyer, a German student

Whether it's for a semester or a full academic year, you will be learning at the world's top-ranked public university, gaining access to academically excellent classes taught by top-notch faculty

In May 2022, Hugo Charré graduated from a year-long stay at the Berkeley Haas Global Access Program (BHGAP)—the last stop to earn his Master in Management, Global Economic Transformation and

Our Spring 2023 cohort of Berkeley Global Access Program students had the exclusive opportunity to connect with Google software engineers! They were able to practice their informational interview

In the summer of 2022, Sibble (Qidi) Zhang left her home university, The University of Hong Kong, to attend UC Berkeley’s Summer Sessions in order to jump-start her Berkeley visiting-student

Sally Clapper is passionate about empowering students to achieve their career goals. With years of experience in professional guidance, she specializes in preparing students for the competitive

Learn about the Berkeley Haas Global Access Program, created to bring international students to Berkeley for one or two semesters for an amazing study-abroad experience.

Learn about all of our full-time study programs—specifically geared for international students—through Berkeley Global.

My semester abroad in the Berkeley Global Access Program was made possible through the German Fulbright Association, which is a scholarship that offers financial support to full-time studies at a

I bet you have heard this sentence before; if not, I advise you to take a moment to reflect on this catchphrase. I heard it for the first time in a business setting at INSEAD’s entrepreneurship

After attending an information session about our Berkeley Haas Global Access Program (BHGAP) at her home university of University-Beijing Foreign Studies University, Iris Yuning knew she wanted to

Rioko Enomoto had a really cool idea while attending the Berkeley Haas Global Access Program (BHGAP). While chatting with her new Berkeley friends, the topic of food always came up. It’s too

The first time I heard about UC Berkeley was when I was pursuing my undergraduate degree in Electrical Engineering back in India.

The Berkeley Haas Global Access Program is exactly what its name says—global. We’re excited to be a part of EDHEC’s Master in Management, Global Economic Transformation and Technology program.

For the third straight year, UC Berkeley has topped the list as the nation's best public university for startup founders and remains the second-best university among both private and public

“International Education Week (IEW) is an opportunity to celebrate the benefits of international education and exchange worldwide. This joint initiative of the U.S. Department of Education (ED)

I’m Hélène, a French Chinese graduate student majoring in business. I studied at EDHEC Business School in Paris, SKK University in Seoul and then worked in sustainable finance and private equity.

My name is Gustav and I am 23 years old. I have been studying international business and politics at Copenhagen Business School for the last two years. In the spring, I decided to complement my

My name is Sarah Worsøe Larsen and I’m a 23-year-old undergraduate student from Aarhus University, School of Business and Social Sciences. My major is economics and business administration and

My name is Shreya Nemani and I’m an exchange student from the University of Melbourne in Australia. I consider myself very fortunate to pursue a semester in the Berkeley Haas Global Access Program

My name is Yuhe Sun. I am a visiting student from the Chinese University of Hong Kong, Shenzhen. I’m in the Berkeley Haas Global Access Program (BHGAP) for the fall 2021 semester. It has been a

My name is Yitong Zhang and I am a senior student majoring in English at Hainan University in China. I am spending one year at University of California, Berkeley through the Berkeley Global Access

My name is Kohtaro Yagi and I am a junior from Waseda University in Japan, majoring in economics. I am part of the fall 2021 cohort for the Berkeley Haas Global Access Program (BHGAP) at Berkeley

Living and studying in the Netherlands has always brought me a lot of pleasure. I love my Dutch friends, my Dutch family, the Dutch system, the Dutch food and the Dutch culture—Basically, the

Top-notch academics. Amazing faculty. Diverse set of courses. Short-term programs.

If you’re interested in applying to any of our semester- or academic year–long study-abroad programs, you’ll need to include a statement of purpose.

Scholarships are a great way to offset the cost of a study-abroad program, but scholarships can be limited in how many are offered per semester.

Do you love to take photos? blog? or create videos? Or maybe you want to learn a new skill?! Then the Global Ambassador program is just for you! Becoming apart of Berkeley Global student is an

You may be interested in attending graduate school in order to focus on a particular academic discipline or a specific profession

In 2019, Josue Ccerhuayo graduated from the Universidad Tecnologica del Peru with a degree in computer science. With a job right out of college, he made his way into the tech industry working for

My name is Xiyan Li. I'm a Chinese student who is participating in the Berkeley Global Access (BGA) program this semester. Normally, the plan is to study in Berkeley for a semester at the UC

In January 2020, I had just arrived in California when I heard about the widespread outbreak of COVID-19. Later in March, I was told that the class would be turned into remote learning. One year

My name is Jonas Hellweg, and I am a master's student from the University of Göttingen, majoring in business information systems. I am part of the spring 2021 cohort for the Berkeley Haas Global

A couple of years ago, I had a chance to visit the UC Berkeley campus, and I was impressed by the environment.

For many, 2020 was a difficult year. For Brazilian student Eduardo Panini, it was the year of taking risks, following his passion and making big changes to his career.

After receiving his Computer Science degree from National Cheng Kung University(Taiwan) in 2012, Shih Hung Lin began his career in the software industry. He started out at National Chung-Shan

The allure of Berkeley—and the California lifestyle—was strong with Eduardo Ormeno, starting when he was 12 years old during a family visit.

Our recent Berkeley Haas Global Access Program (BHGAP) cohort truly made the most out of their fall semester.

A Spaniard born and raised, Carlos Gonzalez de Villaumbrosia grew up with a big dream of becoming a successful entrepreneur in Silicon Valley. After years of determination and perseverance, he

Letizia Fara experienced a full educational experience while building up her résumé:

Fall 2019: an in-person program
Spring 2020: a digital-learning program
Today: an internship

One of the advantages of studying at Berkeley Global is that you can reach out to beautiful places in Northern California within only a few hours. I arrived in the U.S. in 2019 before my Berkeley

With having substantial work experience in my home country of South Korea, one of the reasons I decided to join Berkeley Haas Global Access Program (BHGAP) was to learn about innovation in Silicon

Before full-time work in banking at Interbank, and before Berkeley, José studied industrial engineering as an undergraduate student at the University of Tecnologica Peru (UTP). He wanted to one

We—Nathan, Louise and Utkarsh—are part of the GETT program. This is a transnational Master's degree program that brought us together along with 47 other international students.

“I have always been empathetic with a curious mind, always striving to learn more,” says Garima Sikdar. “My passion for design stems from the challenge of balancing conformity and creativity. The

Before launching his own food business, Berkeley Haas Global Access Program alumnus Basile Bedelek completed his Master’s program from three different continents. Through a unique transnational

You may see mentions of a “security deposit” in apartment listings or in your apartment lease. Read on for more information about a security deposit and how you can get all that money back!

You heard it here first! When we purchase our clothing, towels, blankets, et cetera, we typically only consider the look and feel.

While pursuing his undergraduate studies in Business Management at Universidade Salvador (Brazil), Rafael Sampaio began accumulating work experience as a risk assurance associate at PwC Brazil

Berkeley Global graduate Camilo Navarro and his friend’s entrepreneurial spirit pays it forward on a trek no one thought could be possible. The two lifelong friends’ trip landed them a new

Eduardo Dischinger is a man of many traits. In his native Brazil, Eduardo professionally played tennis while studying business at the Universidade Paulista. In addition to 8 years of competing in

Curious about what life is really like for international students at universities in the United States?

Fares Alsherhi excelled in high school. He had a passion for science and technology, getting involved in science fairs and various school programs. Throughout his high school years, Fares grew to

Ever wonder who is behind the scenes discovering what new functions Siri® can do? Well, that just happens to be the job of Gabriela Guimarães, one of our Berkeley Global alumnae!

During Elis Valeria Anginski Cotosky’s first few years studying at the University of São Paulo in Brazil, she had a feeling she would find her way to Silicon Valley one day.

Yosemite National Park is one of the most famous national parks in the United States. I heard about it well before coming to UC Berkeley. Exploring Yosemite is said to be the thing you must do in

The Berkeley Haas Global Access Program (BHGAP) truly impacted Natàlia Costa i Coromina. Natàlia thought that her time abroad would simply be a fun, cultural experience—but she got so much more

Even before attending the Berkeley Haas Global Access Program, Karla was an entrepreneur in the making.

“I started the JackStudios Peru company with three partners two years ago,” Karla

Whether you are renting a furnished or unfurnished apartment, there are probably household items you need.

So you found a great apartment in the perfect location with wonderful roommates! You’re ready to sign the lease, get your keys and move in.

Finding the right housing for your needs is critical as you start to plan for your studies here at Berkeley. Make sure you have read our blog post on budgets and looked at the websites of the

Check out the various options you have to live in San Francisco

Check out the various options you have to live in Berkeley

It’s common to feel a little “sticker shock” when you first start looking at housing prices in the San Francisco Bay Area.

Halfway into my spring semester, chaos ensued and the Bay Area went into a shelter-in-place order. Words like ‘social distancing’ and ‘quarantine’ became common topics, and students across the

Get an inside look at Berkeley Haas Global Access Program students.

I arrived at UC Berkeley Extension to take part in the Professional Diploma Program in Digital Marketing, with almost four years of work experience in another field. Entering an academic

Back in the winter vacation of 2019, I attended a study 2-week program as a visitor to University of California, Berkeley. It was through that short period of time that I have made up my mind to

3 things I love most about Berkeley!

Hello everyone! My name is Clarissa, and I am from Guangzhou, China. I came here for the Berkeley Haas Global Access Program (BHGAP). As an exchange student, this is my first time studying abroad

For the fifth straight year, UC Berkeley tops the list of public universities in global rankings by U.S. News & World Report!

Ever wanted to work in the United States? If you complete two semesters of study through our Berkeley Haas Global Access Program (BHGAP) , you may become eligible to work at a U.S. company through

My name is Hugo and I am privileged to be spending two semesters in what might possibly be one of the world’s most unique learning environments—something that just over a year ago I would’ve never

My most important advice for preparation is to begin searching for housing early to be sure to get a good and cheap housing. Make sure that your housing is close to campus due to the steep hills

When I first got to campus, I felt that there were many students on campus, and they were all energetic. At the same time, I also felt life was quite different than before. I needed to cook, sweep

At the very beginning, I asked myself: “What do I want to get out of my exchange semester?” I thought about it for quite a long time. I wanted to go to a university that could help me pursue my

Thinking back to how the past few months unfolded, I can say that I’ve become more open, more proactive, more comfortable in the unknown and more curious about the world around me.

Five fellow BHGAPers and I decided to go on a road trip to Los Angeles, Death Valley, and Las Vegas. I had a memorable spring break trip with the best people I can ever imagine. I'm grateful for a

My name is Karin, a globetrotter, a foodie, and an adventurer at heart. I study business administration and computer science at the Technical University of Munich. One month ago, I packed my bags

I’ve been so accustomed to acquiring knowledge through textbooks. But here at BHGAP I get it through hands-on experience.

Studying in BHGAP is never just limited to classrooms. What makes BHGAP unique is that it provides students opportunities to personally experience and be immersed in leading businesses, through

You can truly be yourself here, since no one is judgmental and the environment is so inclusive—there are no “right” answers in class, so each voice can be heard equally.

I have to admit; I was very skeptical when arriving in Berkeley because I had never made an investment as big as $20K. Looking back, I do not regret any of it and if I were asked, I would do it

I am enrolled in a series of really interesting and mind boggling classes. I won't write in detail about each subject, but I want to evaluate those which I favor the most.

There is a lot of fun stuff to do around the Bay Area and even though my workweek is packed with essays, readings and group projects, I sometimes get to go on adventures with my new international

Exactly one month ago, I arrived at San Francisco International Airport, together with my classmate Chris. We had no idea what an incredible journey would lie ahead of us.

I still remember the most frequent question I was asked when I first arrived in the U.S.— “Why did you choose to come to Berkeley? Now that my time in Berkeley is over, I can look back and tell

I’d always known Berkeley provided a sound education, but I soon gained an understanding of what life after high school and the real world is all about.

With more than 3,500 active clients, Gensler works with clients from across the globe—large, small, private, public, for-profit, non-profit. The leading firm offers high-quality services in

Dan Nguyen Pham is a biology and biotechnology student at the University of Copenhagen. He spent his semester abroad at UC Berkeley, which is regularly ranked as one of the world's top public

We sat down with Jennifer Caleshu, M.B.A., a lecturer for BHGAP, to learn more about her approach and what she sees as the most important lessons students get out of the Design Thinking course.

I already knew that the process of preparing to studying abroad would be difficult... What to bring, where to live, food, visas, money, mobile phones… I want to share only the five most useful

It is a wonderful class, arguably the best or second-best class I've ever taken. If I were allowed to take only this class through BHGAP, it would still be worth the money and time spent abroad.

La experiencia de CFP es como un "Starter pack": te brinda todas las herramientas que necesitas, y luego, cuando estás en la universidad, decides cómo usarlas.

Von Anfang an dachten wir: Was ist das Besondere an UC Berkeley? Was ist das Besondere am Silicon Valley? Wie kombinieren wir diese einzigartigen Stärken in einem Programm? So haben wir das

Take a look at some of our favorite images and videos from last semester's closing ceremony.

8:30 am—Leave the House. Because I live a little further from campus, I bike to school. From summer to autumn, Berkeley is sunny every day. I have only seen it rain once, something that I love.

One of my favorite aspects of the program were the company visits that took place. Companies around San Francisco and the Silicon Valley opened their arms to us, and it was nice to see such a

A few days ago, my semester abroad at UC Berkeley and the Berkeley Haas Global Access Program came to an end...Everything went by so fast. Instead of writing a long post about an experience that

From the beginning we thought: What is special about UC Berkeley? What is special about Silicon Valley? Further, how do we combine these unique strengths in one program? That's how we designed the

During the lecture, the importance of strategy, patience, and knowledge in salary negotiations were all covered and BHGAP students were given a comprehensive overview on how they can succeed in

There is one aspect that distinguishes Haas from different business schools. No other business school has such great, experienced, interactive and passionate professors.

Eu achei que a Baía de São de Francisco seria um lugar interessante para morar – e eu estava certa! Tudo acontece lá, e eu me senti no centro da inovação e tecnologia. Eu escolhi o curso focado em

Coming into Berkeley, I was unsure of how my own background would fit in with the rest of the students, program, and surrounding areas. I went in with the motivation to improve my business

My favorite aspect about the Berkeley Haas Global Access Program are the company visits. The main purpose of these is to present Silicon Valley’s way of life regarding business culture.

The CFP experience is like a "starter pack": It gives you all the tools you need, and then when you are in college, you decide how to use them.

Many of my friends always ask me: What is it like studying at Berkeley? Is it really that hard? Do you get what you paid for?

In California, especially in Berkeley, the public transportation is wonderful. All buses, subways and apps are well-structured and developed.

Last weekend we went on a trip to Yosemite National Park—one of the most famous and most beautiful national parks in the U.S. As a group of 15 people from Denmark, Germany, U.S. and Mexico, we

In the beginning when I came to Berkeley to take part in the Berkeley Haas Global Access Program, it was kind of weird for me to see everybody chatting about football instead of soccer. But I

On the first day of the semester, Alex Budak, the program director of the Berkeley Haas Global Access Program, said that this semester would be transformational for us. At the time, this was hard

Maria Paula Bicalho received her undergraduate degree in Business Administration in Brazil. Wanting a study-abroad experience that would provide her with focused instruction in marketing, Maria

Após alguma reflexão, percebi que uma importante parcela da mágica aqui em UC Berkeley é o senso de inclusão e acolhimento.

After some reflection, I realize that an important part of the magic here at UC Berkeley is people’s attitudes of inclusion and acceptance.

Jolin Wu is dedicated to furthering her education. She holds a B.A. in Foreign Languages and Literature and an M.A. in Journalism from National Taiwan University.

Chinese students Jiageng Chen and Sijie Yang are currently immersed in their Fall 2018 semester study-abroad experience at the College of Environmental Design’s Global Access Program.

Bring your Berkeley Haas Global Access Program (BHGAP) coursework to life with visits to Bay Area companies.

Hi, I am Camila Ali Abdalla, also known as Mila. I am an economics student in Brazil; my university in São Paulo is called Insper. This fall, I am doing an exchange program at UC Berkeley called

In Fundamental Design Studio ARCH XB100A, you’ll work through the building blocks of space, program, form and materiality to develop design concepts and approaches.

They traveled far outside the borders of their home countries to immerse themselves in their new lives as UC Berkeley students and to experience the San Francisco Bay Area and Silicon Valley

Em uma recente viagem ao Brasil, conversamos com nossos ex-alunos sobre suas experiências como estudantes do IDP.

On a recent trip to Brazil we decided to find out what our alumni had to say about their experience in our professional certificate programs.

Jingbo Jiang participated in the Berkeley Haas Global Access Program during the Fall 2017 semester. He is a senior from Fudan University (Shanghai, China), where he majors in International

Interested in learning more about the innovative College of Environmental Design Global Access Program?

Take a peek inside the Berkeley Haas Global Access Program (BHGAP) closing ceremony. These future entrepreneurs spent the last semester studying abroad at the UC Berkeley Haas School of Business

Wenhan Lu—originally from Dalian, China—always wanted to study in the United States. After graduating from Nankai University (Tianjin, China) with a degree in Mathematics and Applied Mathematics,

This is a guest post written by Berkeley Haas Global Access Program student Ziyi (Jerrie) Zhang, who is also a finance major at The Chinese University of Hong Kong (Shenzhen).

What is blockchain and why is it so exciting? Professor Greg La Blanc, lecturer at Haas School of Business and Boalt Hall School of Law, recently led a session for Berkeley Haas Global Access

Hoo Jian Li is an Engineering Product Development student in his senior year at the Singapore University of Technology and Design (SUTD). He is part of the Integrated Bachelors and Masters

Although the statistics point to a growing and more diverse U.S. population, we continue to see patterns of unequal representation in the workforce. The gender pay gap persists in the U.S.

Guest speaker Robert Strand, Executive Director of the Center for Responsible Business at Berkeley Haas, presented a lunchtime talk for Berkeley Haas Global Access Program entrepreneurship

Walk into one of Heidi Weller’s Academic and Professional Achievement classes for Berkeley Haas Global Access Program (BHGAP) students, and it’s clear why she was chosen

Three students from the first Berkeley Haas Global Access Program cohort were selected to become social media ambassadors. Throughout the semester-long business program they took photos, created

“This recognition is one of the highest honors granted by the Brazilian government to citizens of my country,” Mauricio enthuses. “It’s called Cruz do Mérito do Empreendedor JK, a reference to

The Berkeley Haas Global Access Program (BHGAP) brings top-qualifying international students interested in business to campus for a one- or two-semester immersive study abroad experience. Have a

Camilo Navarro, an alumnus of UC Berkeley Extension's professional certificate programs, and Alvaro Silberstein, a graduate of UC Berkeley's Haas School of Business, co-founded Wheel the World, a

Students from EDC Paris recently studied at UC Berkeley Extension, the result of which was a competition on the best elevator pitch and the top business plan. Students and a highly esteemed group

Making a career transition can be bewildering: how do you find jobs? How can you stand out as a candidate? And, if you finally get an interview, how do you showcase yourself as the best candidate

The HR Certification Institute (HRCI) announced revisions to the exam content outline for the Senior Professional in Human Resources International™ (SPHRi™) certification to reflect the need for

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Today, William Chen lives and works in San Francisco as founder and owner of a local startup, P.L.A.Y., which specializes in manufacturing quality dog beds.

Ana Carolina Merighe has been active as an entrepreneur since she was 9 years old, producing and selling her own handcraft products. That entrepreneurial spark intensified with the certificate in

Today, Marcos Bento is working as a Deal Flow Coordinator at Boston Harbor Angels in New York City and is an M.B.A. candidate at Babson College.

While completing courses to fulfill a master's degree at Reims Management School in France, Lucas Boudaud spent a semester abroad in Berkeley, registering for UC Berkeley Extension's professional

While completing her master's in electronic media at Stuttgart Media University (Germany), Evelyn Lentz's time in the Marketing certificate program provided her with important examples of how

Attracted to a more business-oriented career and the energy radiating from the San Francisco Bay Area, Irene Ciuci now has the skills to succeed, thanks to her studies in Business Administration