Interviewee: H.L. Major: Mathematics Year: Senior 1) Why did you choose maths as your major? H.L.: I have always been interested in numbers, patterns and how things operate. However, upon entering college, I was introduced to political science, economics, philosophy, anthropology and other subjects, which caught so much of my attention that I considered majoring …
Studying Abroad as a Math Major
A lot of our advice here with peer advising is about how to make the best use of your time as a math major here in Berkeley, but for this blog post I thought we’d look a little past the top floors of Evans. In particular, I wanted to talk a bit about studying abroad …
GRE Math Subject Test Preparation Strategies
Overview: Official guide & official test practice book Format: The test consists of one section which is 2 hours and 50 minutes long. When is the test offered? In April, October and November each year. (Update: Now April, September, and October as per here!) Note: The test registration deadline for the October test is usually prior …
Experiences and Advice about Double/Triple Majoring
Hey everyone! It’s Fahad again with the peer advising blog! This week, I wanted to talk about my experiences being a Math, Computer Science, and Statistics triple major, and my recommendations for anyone who’s considering doing more than one major! If you’re wondering about my experiences, head to the next paragraph. If you’re wondering …
Meet Your Spring 2017 Peer Advisors!
Hello everyone, and welcome to our first blog post this semester! We’re looking forward to a great semester, and to get you acquainted with us, we thought we’d answer some introductory questions! Question: Tell us a little bit about yourself. Fahad: Hey everyone! My name is Fahad Kamran, and I am currently a junior majoring in Math, …
Professor Ribet Q & A
Here are some questions the Peer Advisors for the Math Department asked professor Ribet. There are some questions regarding grad school, research, careers, etc. Professor Ribet Q & A Link
From Russia, With Love
In which I describe how to learn math the Russian way.
Introduction to the Math Department
Hello everyone! I wanted to share these videos as a helpful introduction to the Math Department here at UC Berkeley, recorded by our very own professor Ribet! Enjoy!
Don’t Panic, Do the Math
Evans is going to be replaced soon! Evans is a windowless dungeon! Evans is the ugliest building on campus! Everyone has heard, maybe even said these types of comments about Evans Hall, the large grayish cube-like building sitting between the Memorial Glade and Hearst Mining Circle. If you are reading this, then you are probably …