Grad Life
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Life as a graduate student at Berkeley extends well beyond research. This section collects
practical guides on housing, healthcare, finances, and navigating day-to-day life in the Bay Area —
written by current and former students who have been through it.

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   .. grid-item-card:: Housing in Berkeley
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      Advice on finding apartments, navigating Berkeley's rental market,
      and tips from students who have been through the search.

   .. grid-item-card:: Financial Resources
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      Information on stipends, emergency funds, and other financial
      support available to grad students.

   .. grid-item-card:: Health Insurance
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      Overview of UC SHIP and other healthcare options for
      Berkeley graduate students.

   .. grid-item-card:: California Residency
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      How to establish California residency during your graduate studies
      and why it matters for tuition.

   .. grid-item-card:: Getting Around Berkeley
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      Transit options, bike resources, and tips for getting around
      Berkeley and the Bay Area without a car.

   .. grid-item-card:: Voting in California
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      Voter registration, deadlines, and resources for participating
      in California elections as a Berkeley grad student.

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   housing
   finances
   insurance
   residency
   transportation
   voting