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.