Philosophy

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Your Berkeley Connect in Philosophy Experience

  • Small‑group discussions — Recent topics have included: a) What is philosophy and why should we study it?, b) Is there such a thing as objective truth?, c) Ethics: what makes an action right or wrong?, and d) Philosophy, politics, and society.
  • Academic exploration — Creates space to talk about how philosophers ask questions, construct arguments, analyze concepts, and connect philosophical thinking to everyday life, current events, and personal intellectual interests.
  • Career pathways — Features alumni events highlighting the wide range of professions Philosophy majors pursue in law, public policy, education, technology, business, nonprofit work, and beyond.
  • Faculty conversations — Offers sessions where professors discuss their areas of research, how they approach philosophical problems, and how debate and disagreement drive the discipline forward.
  • Field trips & special events — Includes programs such as a Philosophy writing workshop, the What Can You Do with a Degree in Philosophy? alumni panel, and sessions on applying to graduate school in Philosophy.

Graduate Mentor Role 

At the heart of Berkeley Connect is the relationship between you and your mentor. They:

  • Build community by leading small, discussion‑based sessions

  • Provide one‑on‑one support with personalized guidance and resources

  • Demystify the major by sharing skills, strategies, and tips on research and grad school

About Your Graduate Mentor:

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Jennifer Marsh

I’m a PhD student in Philosophy, with a focus on early modern philosophy and Kant. I study questions about how the mind represents the world and how philosophers have tried to make sense of experience, perception, and judgment. I love mentoring undergraduates because college can be intellectually exciting but also overwhelming, and it helps to have someone to talk things through with. I’m always happy to discuss writing, research, graduate school, reading difficult texts, or finding your own path. Outside academia, I love novels, running, and learning languages.