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Students from all over the world take advantage of studying at Berkeley for a semester or a full academic year. Beyond the classroom, visiting students explore the San Francisco Bay Area and Silicon Valley. Read about their amazing experiences!
BHGAP: San Francisco City Tour
Feb 14, 2020
Hello everyone! My name is Clarissa, and I am from Guangzhou, China. I came here for the Berkeley Haas Global Access Program (BHGAP). As...
My Time in Berkeley: What I Expected vs. What I Got
Oct 31, 2019
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...
What Is Optional Practical Training (OPT)?
Oct 23, 2019
Ever wanted to work in the United States? If you complete two semesters of study through our Berkeley Haas Global Access Program (BHGAP)...
Why I Returned for Another Semester of the Berkeley Haas Global Access Program
Oct 18, 2019
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...
Brain Like Berkeley: A Look Inside Haas School of Business Courses
May 4, 2019
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...
That's a Wrap, BHGAP
May 1, 2019
Thinking back to how the past few months unfolded, I can say that I’ve become more open, more proactive, more comfortable in the...
Arriving in Berkeley
Apr 1, 2019
You can truly be yourself here, since no one is judgmental and the environment is so inclusive—there are no “right” answers in...
Studying Abroad at Berkeley: Insider Tips and Advice From an International Student
Dec 1, 2018
I already knew that the process of preparing to studying abroad would be difficult... What to bring, where to live, food, visas, money,...
The Benefits of BHGAP: An Interview With Program Co-Director Alex Budak
Mar 2, 2018
From the beginning we thought: What is special about UC Berkeley? What is special about Silicon Valley? Further, how do we combine these...