Getting into Cal and what to expect when you finally get there

DHMchicago
Fri, 25 Mar 2016 15:34:18 +0000

Since the issue of Asian students comes up, here I go. My daughter (fillip-Chinese) pretty much grew up normal Chicago kid, no strong Asian-centered social network. My crazy:) Bay Area mother (PhD Cal, born in China) thinks Cal is overrun by Asians (she who rents her condo to international students) and is detrimental to the experience. I know she is just being over the top, but on a serious note, I hope there is not much negative stereotyping and overt problems for students over this issue. When I see a Warriors game on TV, its the only time I see Asians in the crowd of a sporting event, and I hope its because its now just “normal” in the BA, hopefully just “normal” at Cal, no big deal. My D may do math-sci, no pre-med though, hard working but actually kind of laid back.