BSP has been one of the most impactful experiences for me in my time at Berkeley. I joined in my freshman year, looking to find a community in the life sciences, but I could have never predicted the magnitude of support and invaluable relationships I have developed since. I tutor for BSP because I want to give back to a program that has helped me so much with navigating Berkeley and provide support for other students and hopefully inspire them to pursue more opportunities in life sciences and data science.
Data 8 was the very first class I took at Cal in the summer before the start of my Freshman year. Tackling it fresh out of high school was challenging due to its crazy fast pace, requiring a different approach to studying involving group-based learning, which was difficult as I really didn't know too many people at the time. However, joining the BSP changed that. Here, I encountered peers who shared similar experiences, particularly those majoring in Public Health who, like me, had to navigate the distinct demands of Data 8 alongside...