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MEET THE PAAs
Meet the Undecided/Undeclared Advising Program peers and talk about what to major in with them...
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Name: Farda Qayyum
School: Undecided/Undeclared Advising Program
Major(s): Genetics
Minor(s): Chicano/Latino Studies
Year: Senior
Extracurricular activities: University Studies Discussion Leader, General Chemistry Department Tutor, Student Fee Advisory Committee Vice Chair, Alpha Epsilon Delta National Pre-Health Honors Society Community Service Chair, Clinica Carino Volunteer, Biology Research, Chemistry Research.
Hobbies: Sketching, painting, reading, playing with Play-Doh, playing different string instruments, volunteering for community service activities.
Why you love UCI: UCI has opportunities for everyone with any interest to get involved, have fun, learn, and succeed. I love the fact that every single person I have come across is ready and willing to help anyone.
What you recommend doing the most: I definitely recommend doing research while you are here because it completely changes your perspective on real life and people. Also, please get involved on campus. You will not regret it. |
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Name: Heather Diaz
School: Undecided/Undeclared Advising Program
Major(s): Environmental Analysis and Design, Sociology
Minor(s): Comparative Literature
Year: Senior
Extracurricular activities:
Hobbies: Watercoloring, reading, nail polish, going to the beach, traveling.
Why you love UCI: I love that UCI is such a hidden treasure - we have a beautiful campus with beautiful people!
What you recommend doing the most: Keep your eyes peeled! There's so much to do at UCI that you just might miss out on something new! |
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Name: Nathan Cardoso
School: Undecided/Undeclared Advising Program
Major(s): Studio Art
Minor(s): Educational Studies
Year: Senior
Extracurricular activities: I have been a notetaker for the Disability Services Center several times, volunteered on campus and through campus organizations, and worked in housing. I will be a discussion leader for University Studies 2, peer academic advisor for Undecided/Undeclared and a Community Assistant at VDC Norte this year.
Hobbies: I like to paint or anything art related, I talk too much, hanging out is always an option, of course listening to music, and lots more.
Why you love UCI: UCI is a great place to learn who you are, what you want in life and then to go after it. It is also very simple to get involved in something you like.
What you recommend doing the most: Find something that you enjoy doing with people you want to get to know. Get involved as soon as you can. College is all what you make of it, so try new things.
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Name: Sarah Haugen
School: Undecided/Undeclared Advising Program
Major(s): Art History
Minor(s): Archaeology, Educational Studies
Year: Junior
Extracurricular activities: Community Assistant for Vista del Campo,
Peer Academic Advisor for Undecided/Undeclared,
Art History Undergraduate Association member
Hobbies: Visiting museums, playing piano, cooking, spending time with friends, and traveling whenever I can.
Why you love UCI: The campus is beautiful and in a great location. We have Aldrich Park! There are also many resources to take advantage of, and the classes are fun.
What you recommend doing the most: Get to know your professors and go to their office hours. Take advantage of the resources the University offers. If you don't know what the University offers, ask a peer advisor or a discussion leader! In addition, don't forget to study hard, get involved, and have fun! College is what you make of it, so make it great! |
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Name: Tatveek Torossian
School: Undecided/Undeclared Advising Program
Major(s): Business Economics, Political Science
Minor(s):
Year: Senior
Extracurricular activities: Student-Parent Orientation Program Staffer (2006 and 2007), University Studies Discussion Leader, Vista del Campo Community Assistant
Hobbies: Friends, reading, chocolate, dancing, laughing.
Why you love UCI: It's an amazing school. The campus gorgeous, the classes are fun, and the other students are great. Here you can do anything if you set your mind to it.
What you recommend doing the most: The most important thing is to get involved so that you'll get to know the school better, make great friends, and have fun. College is what you make of it, and you only have four short years. Have fun with your friends, but make sure not to ignore your studies. |
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