Beyond specific areas like academics, extracurriculars, essays, or college lists, I also offer general mentorship throughout the college application process. Applying to college can feel confusing and high-pressure, and sometimes what students need most is someone who has recently gone through it and can offer honest guidance along the way.

Students working with me can expect support across a wide range of topics—whether that’s navigating high school priorities, balancing academics with extracurriculars, figuring out what opportunities are worth pursuing, or simply talking through big decisions. I aim to help students think critically about their goals, develop confidence in their choices, and approach the process in a way that feels thoughtful rather than overwhelming.

The goal of mentorship is not just to get into a particular school, but to help students grow, explore their interests, and build experiences that genuinely matter to them. Throughout the process, I try to offer perspective, practical advice, and encouragement while helping students stay focused on what makes their path unique.

Coming into Berkeley, I thought my path was pretty straightforward: either pre-med or pre-law. But in just my second semester, I’ve been exposed to a wide range of subjects that I hadn’t seriously considered before—philosophy, astronomy, global poverty and policy, and political sociology, among others. Exploring these areas has broadened my perspective and shown me how many different directions academic curiosity can take you.

At the same time, I’ve experienced how demanding Berkeley can be. During my second semester I took twenty units, including three upper-division courses as a freshman. That experience pushed me to figure out how to manage the pace and expectations of college. Students who work with me will gain a perspective on academics that centers curiosity and perspective rather than just pressure or performance. I believe it’s easy to get caught up in stress at Berkeley, but I try to reframe that feeling in a different way. When academics feel overwhelming, it’s often because we’re surrounded by an incredible amount of knowledge and complexity—ideas about the universe, human society, ethics, policy, and so much more. In many ways, that overwhelm is a reflection of how much there is to discover.

Part of what I hope to offer as a mentor is that reframing. I am extremely fortunate to be at an institution like Berkeley, where we have access to so many disciplines, ideas, and opportunities to explore the world in nuanced ways. My goal is to help students navigate the intensity of Berkeley while also appreciating the privilege of being here and approaching academics with curiosity, perspective, and excitement about learning.

Students who work with me on the social side of Berkeley will gain an honest perspective on how to find community in such a large and sometimes overwhelming environment. One of the biggest parts of my experience here has been rushing for clubs. While the process can definitely be stressful, it’s also been incredibly exciting and rewarding. Through that process, I found two organizations that have given me a strong sense of belonging in such a big school.

Because I like to be involved and explore different spaces on campus, I’ve gotten to know a wide range of student communities and what social life at Berkeley can look like. I can help students navigate club culture, understand what the recruitment process is really like, and figure out where they might find people and spaces that feel right for them. I’m also happy to share insight into day-to-day life at Berkeley—things to do on weekends, ways to get involved on campus, and how to build a social life that makes such a large university feel smaller and more connected.

Adjusting to housing at Berkeley can be a big part of the transition into college life. I lived on campus during my freshman year, so I have firsthand experience with what it’s like to navigate dorm life, residence halls, and the day-to-day realities of living in Berkeley housing.

Through my own experience and by visiting friends across different dorms, I’ve gotten a good sense of the different residence halls, what their environments are like, and the kinds of trade-offs each one has—whether that’s location, social atmosphere, room setups, or amenities. Some dorms are known for being more social, others are quieter or more convenient for certain parts of campus.

Students working with me can expect practical insight into how housing at Berkeley works, what different dorm options are like, and what factors to consider when ranking housing preferences. I can also share tips for adjusting to dorm life, building community in residence halls, and making the most of the on-campus living experience.