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Resident Hall Peer Mentor

She/Her
https://shoreline.ucsb.edu/meetings/1811667/MeetWithMariaHL

Major(s) and minor(s):

Political Science major; History of Poverty, Inequality, & Social Justice and Applied Psychology minors

If you are a first-generation and/or income-eligible student, what has your experience been like at UCSB?

It has taught me to be resourceful; I am a big advocate on using up these resources!! Also, community is so important; build community and support one another.

What would you like to share with students about your experience at UCSB?

Take up space!! A community can always start with you.

Top tips for fellow students? 

You’re a person before a student, employee, etc.

Best advice you've received that has helped you at UCSB.

Share spaces with like-minded people.

Why did you choose to be an EOP peer mentor?

I genuinely enjoy helping others, hehe <3.