<p>My D’s experience this year as a freshman includes none of those things. Grades remain important–you don’t get into Cal thinking otherwise–but I’m hearing about ball games, parties, trips into SF, to other campuses, to roommate’s home, a dance contest, group dinners at favorite restaurants. D is enjoying some classes and grinding through others, taking some for interest, some for interest/fulfilling req’s, and some soley to fulfill requirements.</p>
<p>I think if you take part in the things you enjoy or want to try, you’ll find others doing the same.</p>