Study Group Leader

A current BSP member who is a Study Group Leader for the BSP Study Groups.

Aakash Reddy

Data 8 Study Group Leader
Why do you tutor for BSP?

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...

Samantha Tapia

MCB 102 Study Group Leader
Why do you tutor for BSP?

During my time at UC Berkeley, the Biology Scholars Program has been one of the most supportive academic spaces I have been part of. Their study groups gave me the opportunity to speak up without fear of judgment and introduced me to individuals who were willing to share how they navigated my future courses.

Now that I am approaching my last year at Cal, I am excited to give back to my community by leading the BSP Biochemistry study group as one of the tutors. I hope to be a source of support during...

Joyce Truong

Bio 1B Study Group Leader
Why do you tutor for BSP?

Bio 1B was the first pre-med class I took during my initial semester at Cal. Navigating through numerous new challenges, I found it difficult to properly grasp the material. At that time, I doubted my ability to handle STEM courses more challenging than Bio 1B. However, BSP helped me discover that grades don't define one's passion, and we all start from different points in life. Thanks to the supportive community I found in BSP, I got another chance to truly understand the material and make the concepts my own. I believe that's what...

Janeth Valdes Garcia

Physics 8A Study Group Leader
Why do you tutor for BSP?

I tutor for BSP because it is one of the best ways to give back to the BSP community. The transition from high school to college was very hard, it was one that doubted my academic abilities to succeed. Even making friends and finding a study group was hard. It wasn’t until I joined BSP that I felt connected and felt part of a community. A community that wanted to see me succeed and one that believed in me. Study groups have been vital for my understanding and overall success. I am passionate about paying forward that same support and...

Estefany Vasquez Barrios

Bio 1A Study Group Leader
Why do you tutor for BSP?

BSP has been a great resource in my time here at Cal. It has been the place where I have found a community and friends that have inspired me to continue my career in STEM. I remember the first lower-division classes that I had to take and I was scared because they were known to be some of the most difficult classes for pre-med students. One of those classes is Biology 1A. This class can be challenging due to the material and the phase of teaching, but the Bio1A study group was a resource that helped me understand the material of the...

Tushita Wadhawan

Chem 1A Study Group Leader
Why do you tutor for BSP?

I did not know how to navigate Cal when I entered as a freshman, let alone all the weeder courses that I had to take. Taking on Chem 1A after taking a prepatory class still proved to be difficult. I had to adjust my studying methods and figure out what works best for me. The BSP chem 1A study group became one of the most helpful resources and helped me navigate the course through reviewing materials, asking a ton of questions, and meeting other BSPers. I wish to give back to my community that helped me succeed by sharing my knowledge,...