I'M FEELING STUCK/CONFUSED

Take care by taking the PATH.

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PATH TO CARE. For those subjected to gendered violence, or who know someone who has, we have a non-judgmental, caring approach to care...

We can help you explore options, rights, and resources. Sometimes you need an advocate to help you sort it all out and break free from its power.

Suitable pursuits.

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CAREER CENTER. Your future best fit is out there! What does the path to your first (or next) career position or gig look like?...

And what are your steps to get there? Or are you feeling like you've plateaued in your current position?

Get resources and advice to explore options. Go find your match.

Tag team.

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SMART MENTORING. Want more from your experience at your degree level? Do the SMART thing...

Student Mentoring and Research Teams (SMART) let grad students create mentored research opportunities for advanced undergrads.

The program is unique to Berkeley and provides summer funding for both mentor and mentee opportunities to share research results on campus and at national conferences. Gifts to the SMART program are more than matched by University contributions....

Short-circuiting the energy of fear.

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CULTIVATING COURAGE. Techniques to disrupt the cycle of not getting what you want due to overwhelming fear...

Bravery is not something we just snap your fingers and get, especially if we're worried about the hundreds of potential negative outcomes we play out in our head. How can we recalibrate here?

Resolution in a pinch.

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STAFF OMBUDS. Approached with compassion and respect, workplace issues can generally be solved amicably between the parties involved...

Sometimes it just doesn't work out that way—no matter how hard you tried. Depending on the nature of your situation, there are several options for you to find closure, confidentially.

Pros and conflicts.

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OMBUDS FOR STUDENTS AND POST DOCS. Find guidance no matter where you are in resolving a tough dispute...

Ombuds can help you sort it out confidentially, listen, figure next steps, and discuss other resources that might be helpful.

Medical attention.

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UNIVERSITY HEALTH SERVICES URGENT CARE. Have a non-emergency medical condition that needs immediate attention?...

Our drop-in clinic is ready to help you!

Otherwise you have the option to arrange care in other ways and timelines. Please consult the Get Health Care page to see these health resources.

Map quest.

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GRADUATE PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT. Exploring your potential career destinations is exciting, but how do you prepare for your journey?...

It might be overwhelming, but your trip advisory team of graduate program faculty, student groups, and staff networks will be your guides. They can offer activities that help you chart professional development goals and build skills vital to your specific career path (better writing and presenting, anyone?).

Let there be light.

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STUDENT LEARNING CENTER. Stuck in the dark tunnel of confusion in one (or more) of your classes? A tutor may shed some light...

Many of us have been there, so don't trip. Get the additional instruction you need so you understand the content better.

Consider paying it forward by helping someone out in the future—it's good for our community. Shine on, Fiat Lux!

Life is but a dream job.

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CAREER COUNSELING LIBRARY. Take advantage of this unique collection of books, files, directories and electronic resources—and dream!...

Professional staff will help you explore majors, careers and graduate programs. It's never a bad idea to get more clarity about your trajectory. Imagine that!