Is UC Berkeley “hard”?

University of California, Berkeley was ranked the #1 Public University in 2025 by U.S. News & World Report, but it’s also known for being “hard”. But what does “hard” actually mean? In this video, we go beyond the rankings and talk to students, a Graduate Student Instructor, and a University Health Services student worker. We learn more about building a support system and explore the campus resources available to help UC Berkeley students thrive. Student Resources that are here for you: - University Health Services (UHS): https://uhs.berkeley.edu/ - Mental Health Services: https://uhs.berkeley.edu/student-mental-health - Health Worker Program: https://uhs.berkeley.edu/healthworkers - Career Counseling: https://uhs.berkeley.edu/counseling/career-library/services - Student Learning Center (SLC): https://slc.berkeley.edu/home - Advising & Tutoring: https://www.berkeley.edu/academics/advising-tutoring/ - Office Hours: https://life.berkeley.edu/office-hours-101/