What are some helpful tips for students starting their first year at UC Berkeley?

Some tips for students starting their first semester at the University of California Berkely campus are:
- Students should interact with as many people as possible. Mainly because, the more people you talk to the better knowledge you get.
- Applicants should avoid missing classes as 70% of learning comes
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