I tutor for BSP because I feel it is a wonderful way to give back to our BSP community and strive to improve student's undergraduate experience here at Cal. After attending high-school in the suburbs, coming to a big city like Berkeley was beyond overwhelming for me and BSP aided me in navigating my way through planning out course schedules, succeeding in weeder classes like Chem1A , and overall finding a community that I could call my safe space. As a previous student in BSP's Chem 1A Study Group, I felt so welcomed and supported by...
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,...