Why I Chose Berkeley for Pre-Med Life?

I got this question a lot. Literally a lot.

I was fortunate enough to be accepted to quite a few good colleges. They were all good colleges for pre-med so the choice was rather difficult.

So I decided to go with my heart rather than my brain. I visited the colleges that I got accepted to (most of them, not all) and my heart felt different when I visited Cal. The vibe, the environment, the people were different from what I imagined, from other colleges and I liked it. A lot.

I knew the pre-med classes will be difficult and the competition is fierce but I like to challenge myself and if I cannot endure Cal, how will I do in med school?

Now that I have finished 2 semesters at Cal. I don't regret my decision. There were surely many downs but I learned and got stronger. I did not do as good as I wanted my first semester but I learned.

If you are looking to attend Cal as a pre-med, please equip yourself with the mentality to accept and overcome all the obstacles. Cal will expose you if you're a crybaby or it will as well strengthen you and your will. Once you fall behind, people will step on you to get on top. It's hard, but life ain't easy.