This organization based at three locations (Highland Hospital, Hayward, and Fairmont) helps connect patients of the hospital to resources that they need including housing, food, and legal aid. Volunteers passionate in social work and helping the community commit four hours a week to the Health Advocates.
Berkeley Dance Marathon (DM) is an annual campus-wide event that brings students and the community together for a fun-filled night in the fight against pediatric AIDS. An entirely non-profit, student-run enterprise, Berkeley DM has raised upwards of $310,000 for the Elizabeth Glaser Pediatric AIDS Foundation since its founding in 2006. DM seeks unique ways...
The Special Needs Aquatic Program is a fun and beneficial program for children with a variety of special abilities and needs. At SNAP we believe that all children are swimmers. We believe that each child is unique and can feel pride and joy when given the opportunity. Using the gifts of the water, we...
The Berkeley Business Society (BBS) is a non-profit, student run professional organization, sponsored by the Walter A. Haas School of Business. Established in 2005, BBS is composed of highly motivated individuals from a broad range of academic disciplines selected through a rigorous recruiting process. Provided with training and guidance from Haas and other university...
A student-run investment organization, Berkeley Investment Group (BIG) has over $130,000 in its current portfolio, with over 400 members in the club. BIG seeks to teach its members who are passionate about investments the skills they need to successfully become value investors through active, hands-on portfolio management, and a professional-grade investing curriculum.
ThaiSA (Thai Student Association) is an organization that works along side the Thai Royal consulate in promoting Thai cultural awareness on campus through social and professional events. At these events, students get the chance to truly experience what life would be like living in Thailand. Aside from establishing cultural presence on campus, ThaiSA is...
The Biomedical Engineering Society (BMES) aims to create a professional, academic, and social network among UC Berkeley undergraduates, graduate students, faculty, and alumni. BMES was founded in 2000 and membership is open to all UC Berkeley undergraduates interested in the field of biomedical engineering. BMES strives to create an inclusive, tight-knit, and supportive community....
LiNK stands for “Liberty in North Korea” and is the largest & only grassroots non-profit organization to actively aid in the rescue and rehabilitation of North Korean defectors. There are 331 “Rescue Teams” across the world and LiNK Berkeley Chapter is one of them. Our organization not only financially supports the North Korean people,...
Hello! I am Anna from Louisiana – the 48th best state in education. When I was accepted to Cal I was very excited, however I feared that I would have to fight an uphill battle. “They made a mistake. I’m not ready. How will I ever do well.” My first experience at Cal was...
AMSA promotes the education of a wide variety of topics on campus. It does this through didactic seminars with guest speakers, panels, workshops, and other student-associated activities. While in the club, I was brought awareness of sociopolitical issues that affect the medical landscape, and I believe this experience will translate into being a more...