Why do you tutor for BSP: On such a large campus, it can be intimidating to have to ask for help when struggling academically. This struggle is exacerbated by the competitive environment that is prevalent in many STEM courses at Berkeley. What I love about BSP is that we set out on a mission to form a collaborative environment where students can be vulnerable about their struggles and help each other through various challenges faced as STEM students. As a study group leader, it is my goal to create an environment where my peers feel comfortable enough...
Why do you tutor for BSP: I know what it's like to struggle through classes, and I want to create a community where students feel comfortable asking even the simplest questions and working together!
What is your favorite class so far: Chem 3A required a very different mode of problem solving than I was used to before taking the class, which made it my favorite!
The BSP community has been such a safe space for my growth at Berkeley because of the staff and friends I've been able to meet. It's been a very special counterspace for me to find reassurance and confidence as a first-gen, low-income student. My own 3B tutors were amazing for me when I persevered through the course. I want to share back the support that I've continuously received through BSP by become a tutor and helping other students overcome any obstacles that come with the subject or navigating biology at Cal.
I tutor Math 51 because I want to help students who feel the same confusion I once did. Having been there myself, I aim to make difficult concepts feel approachable and less intimidating.
Why do you tutor for BSP: I tutor for BSP because I know how challenging it can be to navigate Berkeley’s more demanding STEM pre-requisite courses, and the BSP community has played an important role in helping me get through them. When I took Bio 1B, I found BSP’s additional tutoring especially helpful because it gave me a supportive space to strengthen my understanding of difficult concepts alongside other students. As a tutor, I hope to give back to the community by creating that same kind of welcoming and collaborative environment for students...
