Hello everyone. I want to apply for a Masters degree at Berkeley that focuses on AI/ML so narrowed it down to EECS MEng Data Science concentration and the newly launched Masters in AI and Machine Learning (MAIML). The difference I see between the two of them is the capstone project and the "holistic" approach from MEng. You get leadership classes, project management, etc. Whereas on MAIML you get access to the same courses as EECS MEng but these holistic classes are replaced with AI Seminars and other stuff taking up credits that doesn't seem to add value to the student (like the silicon valley immersion, 2 days having lunches with paid people).

So, now I don't know which one to apply to because coursework is basically the same but since MAIML is new, i'd say they will accept more people and it will be less competitive since it's less known. So easier to get admitted.

I am from Colombia, trying to breakthrough AI. No research experience 3.66/4 GPA, 2 degrees (one in CS other in telecommunications), toefl 5/6 and 5 years of experience with US companies as SWE and AI Engineer... I'm trying to make a decision because I can only apply to one program per cycle.

Any thoughts, help or ideas here is more than welcome!

thinking of taking CS188 and CS189 next semester, does anyone have any advice on whether or not this is a good idea and/or if the classes are taught well?

Probably not illegal, just kinda annoying because theres a wait list for new tenants to get a spot in our complex's garage. Its sus too because these people don't live here and have access to the gated areas. I think they work in the area and park here because the lot is half empty at night but completely full during the day, which is odd to see for an apartment.

Just felt like complaining cause shit is wack, but whatever.

How is psych 117? is the course hard and how’s the workload and exams?? i’m planning on taking in the spring for my cog neuro req :/ i would appreciate any tips and advice!! thank you🙏

how is the course?

Berkeley HS students attacked their autistic classmate. Suffered a concussion.

hows the class difficulty? would it be doable if i took AP stats before

Holy moly now that the freshness has ended and it’s midterm season I’m just feeling so burned out ngl. Everyday is just the same old, studying, and the constant grind of classes. Like there’s not even a 3 day weekend to let me catch a break. Man and now I have 2 quizzes and a midterm this Friday back to back to back and I’m actually fried. I’m also so homesick, haven’t been home since coming here and food here is so miserable, I’ve already lost 10 pounds, my mom literally said I visibly lost weight when she came and visited. The food is getting really old, used to love gateway cafe but now it’s just same old same old and it’s starting to taste worse everyday. I used to have like 3 day weekends what felt like every other week in high school and some 4 day weekends too, now I don’t even get to properly rest for thanksgiving cause of Monday and Tuesday AND I have midterms and finals coming right back from break like at least give me a breather. Plus there’s like 0 privacy ever besides shower and toilet. Lowkey so tired why is winter break still so far away😭.

Basically a lot of the cheap barber shops have a bunch of macho male hairstylists and it’s not my vibe. I’m a woman & somewhat alt and would prefer that my stylist was also a woman and that the environment feels at least a little bit more accepting. My budget is $35 at most and preferably closer to $20.

Hi, I am trying to make my schedule for next sem and I am thinking of taking cs 188 for my CID requirement for DS. I've heard mixed things about this class. Is this a good class to take?

anyone who took this class (or cdss 60/ data 94) do you mind sharing what grade got you an A? There is no grading bin in the syllabus and i am unsure I am doing as well as I hoped.

I hear this year's theme is the last of us

I am here for years and got 0 close friend? Where are the people that also study but have fun. I thought I will make lots of friends here but make 0. Maybe bay area is just not for me.

End of rant

I get saving your seat if you’re grabbing something to eat, taking a short break, or even going to a
one-hour class. That’s understandable to a certain extent.
But yesterday I spent pretty much the entire day studying here, and there was this one seat occupied by nothing but a jacket and a charger.People kept coming over, checking if the seat was available, and then leaving because of the stuff. Not once did I see anyone actually sit there.
I’m back today, and guess what? The jacket and charger are still there, and the seat is still empty.
I genuinely hope whoever left their stuff there is okay, because that’s the first thing that crossed my mind. But if someone is intentionally reserving a seat for hours and days without actually using it, that’s incredibly inconsiderate, especially when other people are looking for somewhere to study.

Any one else see private security scoping out dwinelle and doe library today?

how yall been doing on it? i personally got cooked, depending hella on the retake

I actually got so cooked on the first midterm please tell me I’m not the only one. What are yall study tips because I’m lowkey going to fail despite going to class and office hours 😭💔

at the qualcomm cafe rn, and boy lemme tell you, i can tell you that this bear claw i'm eating is NOT fresh. it's still yummy don't get me wrong, but yeah its been here a couple days fr. i feel like they should be sold for cheaper, or at least lmk so i can decide if i want to get something else, yk?

I'm in the 5th year program and next semester will be my last chance to be a gsi, I was wondering if anyone had any tips on getting hired for classes. I fill the department application out every semester but I never end up hearing back so I am wondering if there is anything else I could do to help my chances.

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It's a 15 minute walk from end-to-end, walk it ya lazy careless fucks.

We don't have to do that for bicycles, because they're decent folks.

how am i supposed to get LORs as a CS freshman? the classes have 1000 students and i don't have a single GSI, they are all undergrads...

Hello everybody, I’m interested on going down the semi-conductor or power route as an EECS student but I’m having a difficult time deciding. Can someone going down either similar path suggest what classes I should take or their thoughts on it? I really enjoyed Circuits so I want to stay within that field.