ESS 2026-2027 archive

ESS 1007: What’s Available to You (and What’s Worth Your Time)

08/17/26 — Learn how Berkeley Engineering's programs and resources can help you build community, find opportunities and thrive from your first semester. Marvin Lopez shares practical advice on making the most of your time at Berkeley. For a transcript, please visit the episode page on the ESS podcast hub.

ESS 1006: Don’t Try to Do Everything: Start Here

08/10/26 — Three ESS peer advisers share practical advice for navigating your first semester at Berkeley Engineering, from office hours and study groups to time management, campus resources and learning that grades don't define your success. For a transcript, please visit the episode page on the ESS podcast hub.

Episode 1005 - Can Engineers Study Abroad? (Yes - Here

ESS 1005: Can Engineers Study Abroad? (Yes—Here’s How)

07/27/26 — Think engineering students can't study abroad? Learn how to stay on track for graduation while studying abroad, plus hear one student's internship experience in Barcelona. For a transcript, please visit the episode page on the ESS podcast hub.

Episode 1004 - Doing Well and Feeling Okay

ESS 1004: Doing Well and Feeling Okay

07/20/26 — Learn practical strategies for managing stress, building healthy routines, overcoming perfectionism, and thriving during your first year at Berkeley. For a transcript, please visit the episode page on the ESS podcast hub.

Episode 1003 - More Than Classes: Why Student Orgs Matter

ESS 1003: More Than Classes: Why Student Orgs Matter

07/06/26 — Getting involved is one of the best ways to make the most of your Berkeley experience. Engineering Student Council co-presidents Laura Viera and Evan Wong discuss how to find the right student organization, balance involvement with academics, and build the skills and connections that can shape your future. episode page

Episode 1002 - The Berkeley Course Puzzle: Where Do You Start?

ESS 1002: The Berkeley Course Puzzle: Where Do You Start?

06/22/26 — Planning your Berkeley engineering schedule can feel overwhelming. In this episode, ESS adviser Olivia Chan explains prerequisites, course sequencing, and how to build a course plan that keeps you on track. Learn why Berkeley recommends 12–14 units your first semester, how to avoid common planning mistakes, and when to connect with your ESS adviser for guidance. For a transcript, please visit the episode page on the ESS podcast hub.

Episode 1001 Not So Secret Guide to Being a Berkeley Engineer

ESS 1001: You’re Not on Your Own: Meet Your Engineering Advisers

06/10/26 — New to Berkeley Engineering? Meet the Engineering Student Services (ESS) advisers who will support you throughout your academic journey. Learn how Golden Bear Advising works, when to connect with your adviser, and why you don't have to figure everything out on your own. For a transcript, please visit the episode page on the ESS podcast hub.