Bearings
One hidden campus spot a day. Three guesses. Everyone gets the same one, and every find moves you up the waitlist.
Play today's spotyour campus, actually social.
Students only. Things to do, people to meet, and games to play. Opening at Berkeley first.
why we're doing this
- 70%less time with friends for people our age than 20 years ago.1
- 5 hrsa day on social media for the average teen. nearly, anyway.2
- 7%of time on Instagram goes to stuff from your friends. even Meta says so.3
college was supposed to fix this. it mostly doesn't. so we're building the third place back: same spots, same nights, new people every time, until strangers become regulars.
how it works
- pick a night. one tap to RSVP.
- coming solo? we put you in a crew of 3 to 6 who share something with you.
- meet at a public spot first, then walk in together.
- come back. same crew if you want. every night earns you a decal.
come alone. seriously.
most people at a sow night didn't know anyone when they showed up. that's the point.
the class rules
- students only. verified with your school email.
- crews meet in public. always.
- women-only crews if you want them.
- report and block, no questions asked.
- same cup for everyone. drink whatever you want.
- no filming you without your OK. grab a no-film sticker at the door.
play while you wait
Deep Roots
Quick prompts about campus life. The rarer your answer, the deeper your roots grow.
what's coming up
Today, Sat, Nov 7
friends & family launch
pickleball on the roof at neighborhood, berkeley.
private, invite only
Sat, Nov 14
rooftop party
a rooftop, good music, and people you haven't met yet.
Sun, Nov 15
charity event
give back for an afternoon and meet people doing the same.
Tue, Nov 17
taco tuesday at kip's
tacos, a crew, and a table waiting for you.
Sat, Nov 21
big game tailgate
before the game, with people you'll actually like.
date coming soon
the game truck
something with a lot of screens is rolling onto campus. that's all we can say.
stay tuned
got a spot?
want 50 to 100 students at your place on a slow night? we bring them, and we send you the numbers after.
- we bring the crowd. students who signed up, RSVP'd, and checked in at the door.
- you pick the night. tell us when it's quiet and we'll fill it.
- you get the numbers. how many came, when, and how many came back.
got it. we'll reach out within a couple of days.
get in line
Takes a minute. Every friend who joins with your link moves you up, and so does every Bearings find.
questions in the margin
why do I need a .edu email?
Sow Social opens one campus at a time, and your school email puts you on the right one. It also means everyone you meet is actually a student there.
do i have to play?
nope. half the room is just hanging out.
can i come alone?
that's the point.
is this a school thing?
no. Sow Social is not affiliated with UC Berkeley.
how do I move up the list?
Share your invite link, find the daily spot in Bearings, and come to the events.
when does it open?
Berkeley gets it first. People on the waitlist hear before anyone else.