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...
During my first year at Cal, I struggled a lot with my self-confidence as a scholar and with handling the structure and rigor of lower-division STEM courses. BSP showed me that I wasn’t alone in this experience. After joining BSP, I found a safe space and an extremely compassionate and supportive community of peers and advisors who have not only provided me with the tools and skills in order to succeed at Cal but who have also helped me conquer many of my fears and turn them into motivation. BSP study groups have especially been really...