Category Archives: Student Life

Uncomfortably Numb

Posted on 12/13/2005 by Stephen

My fifth semester at UC Berkeley is drawing to an end. I have finals on Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Monday — two materials science courses and one each of chemistry and chemical engineering. I’ve spent the past few days alternating … Continue reading →

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Midterm O-Rama

Posted on 9/26/2005 by Stephen

I’m going to be inundated with midterms and projects in the coming weeks: 09/26 MSE 120 Midterm 10/04 ESPM 167 Project 10/06 Chem 104A Midterm 10/06 MSE 102 Midterm 10/10 Chem Eng 141 Midterm 10/18 ESPM 167 Midterm I really … Continue reading →

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I’m Still Alive!

Posted on 9/25/2005 by Stephen

I think the time gap between this post and the last post is the longest such gap this blog has ever seen. Many things have occurred since the last post, and most of them have been keeping me very busy. … Continue reading →

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Lost

Posted on 8/2/2005 by Stephen

Katherine and I broke up about 3 weeks ago, her doing. As of today, she has a new boyfriend. I know I don’t usually post very personal things to this blog, but I do think this is profound enough to … Continue reading →

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It’s Over!

Posted on 5/17/2005 by Stephen

I just finished my last final, Engineering 45. Now, time to get packing…

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Final Exam Schedule

Posted on 5/16/2005 by Stephen

May 13 — Friday 8:00-11:00 Chemistry 120A May 16 — Monday 8:00-11:00 Chemical Engineering 150A 12:30-3:30 Physics 7C May 17 — Tuesday 8:00-11:00 Chemistry 104A 12:30-3:30 Engineering 45 This is going to hurt…

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Dorm Room Chosen

Posted on 4/27/2005 by Stephen

Today, I selected my dorm room for next year at the Berkeley Housing and Dining Room Draw. I’ll be living in Foothill Hillside 7A30A with a (currently) freshman Chemistry major. It’ll be interesting living in a Foothill Hillside double — … Continue reading →

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First Year (Clueless) Experience

Posted on 3/10/2005 by Stephen

I got this email today: Dear Bowles Resident: All current Bowles Hall residents who have applied for a 2005-06 housing contract and indicated a preference to return to Bowles Hall next year will not be able to return to Bowles. … Continue reading →

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A New Beginning

Posted on 3/2/2005 by Stephen

I’m in love. With a girl. This girl. More to come.

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When Grading Curves DON’T Help

Posted on 2/28/2005 by Stephen

Curves get a little scary when the score distribution [WARNING: PDF] on a midterm fits an exponential curve. I still can’t believe 23 people (16% of the class) got a perfect score on the test.

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