CalSO (UC Berkeley Student Orientation) gives you travel directions for the event as if you lived in the area and were already familiar with their infrastructure.
Why don’t they formally introduce the Air-BART shuttle? The first time they’ll use the word, it’s sandwiched between take the and to.
It’s certainly more enjoyable if you volunteer for activities, if you’re willing. It’s certainly more relaxing if you’re familiar with your graduation requirements before you go.
It’s certainly less tiring if you don’t take the 6AM flight. It’s certainly good to know that whatever you decide to do there, it’s in front of a bunch of strangers. They’ll probably forget all of it before August arrives, and so will you.