Resident Hall Peer Mentor
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Major(s) and Minor (if any)
History of Public Policy and Law
If you are a first-generation and/or income-eligible student, what has your experience been like at UCSB?
Adjusting to college as a first gen and income eligible student felt very new, it was easy to feel lost and have nobody to talk to but using the resources to my advantage and connecting with other first gen students has allowed me to grow and transition to college in all different areas!
What would you like to share with students about your experience at UCSB?
Its a hard transition at first and may feel really easy for you to feel like you don't belong or college is not meant for you but really utilizing my resources and finding my community and support system in my home away from home helps the adjustment, try new things, and getting involved really helps you get there!
Top tips for fellow students? (Study tips, self care hacks, fav resources on campus, etc)
use google calendar (if its not on my google calendar then it wont happen), try new clubs even if you might not commit to it!, go to professors office hours!!, use CAPS and get all the free things on campus!!!!(take advantage)
Best advice you've received that has helped you at UCSB.
Really understanding that we all move at our own pace and you should feel behind because others at are a different rate, college is our own journey and pace, the end goal is getting an education and a degree no matter how long it takes!
Why did you choose to be a member of the EOP Team?
I would love to be that system of support for first gen and income eligible students! My experienced and involvements have allowed me to get far and I would love to be that mentor that i wish I would've had in my early college career!