University of California, Berkeley
University of California, Berkeley
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Lonely Planet review for University of California, Berkeley
The Berkeley campus of the University of California (called 'Cal' by students and locals) is the oldest university in the state. The decision to found the college was made in 1866, and the first students arrived in 1873. Today UCB has over 30,000 students, more than 1000 professors and more Nobel laureates than you could point a particle accelerator at.
From Telegraph Ave, enter the campus via Sproul Plaza and Sather Gate, a center for people-watching, soapbox oration and pseudotribal drumming. Alternatively, enter from Center and Oxford Sts, near the downtown BART station.
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