Cultural Peer Mentors (CPMs)

Hi! I’m a fourth-year Computer Science major from Irvine, CA. I really like linguistics, especially historical linguistics. Right now I’m learning (very) Old English and Latin, but I dabble in random modern languages as well. I hope as a CPM I can help students have a fun and memorable time at Berkeley!

Hey I'm Claire! I'm from Pasadena, CA, and I'm a second-year studying Cognitive Science with minors in Data Science and Music. I love figure skating (I skate for the Cal Figure Skating Competition Team!), playing piano, reading books, and hanging out with friends to get food/boba. I'm always down to talk about any kind of music and I love song recommendations - you'll likely see me walking around campus with headphones! I've always been interested in different cultures and have traveled to many different European and Asian countries, enhancing my multilingual skills in English, Mandarin, French, Spanish, and a bit of Russian and Taiwanese. I'm excited to be a CPM and use my background and experiences to create a welcoming environment and connect with new people! Looking forward to meeting everybody!! :D

Hey my name's David. I'm a current sophomore, and I'm majoring in Business Administration and Statistics. I chose to be a CPM because I also studied abroad myself and am just generally interested in meeting new people and learning about their abroad experiences. Some other fun facts are I like playing golf and I prefer to work in Cory Hall!

Hello! I'm Indy, a Poli Econ major (with a Spanish minor!) in my third year. I'm a CPM because I love meeting and chatting with new people (and I enjoy listening to their stories). A little about me: I like nature, music, and reading. I'm looking forward to meeting you and can't wait to help you create great memories here at Berkeley!

Hi everyone, my name is Jennifer Lico! I’m a third year studying Political Science and minoring in Education! I am originally from Los Angeles and my family is from Mexico and El Salvador. During my free time, I like to watch movies, go surfing/swimming, and I LOVE watching studio ghibli films!!! I also enjoy learning new languages; so far I’ve tried Spanish, French, ASL, a little Tagalog and currently interested in Mandarin! I love talking and meeting new people so please feel free to reach out for anything at all! Can’t wait to meet you all!

Hi everyone! My name is Leben, a senior majoring in Chemical Biology. I grew up in the Bay Area so am excited to learn about other cultures as a CPM while also in turn sharing some of the beautiful sights that I grew up with. I adore meeting new people with their different backgrounds and interests, and I hope to make studying in a foreign country a fun, memorable, and personalized experience; please ask me about activities or places to explore around Berkeley! Outside of classes, I enjoy dancing, reading, baking, and going on walks, especially at dusk or in the early morning. Feel free to reach out with any questions, stories, or jokes!

Hey everyone!!! My name is Malavika Sushil and I am a senior double majoring in Economics and Data Science. I grew up in the Bay Area so if you are ever interested in seeing more of the Bay, I am so excited to share my favorite places around here. During my free time- I love to bake and reading, singing and going out on late evening walks around campus. I got a chance to study abroad last summer in London, and I can't wait to share the experience of learning a new culture and meeting new people. I wanted to be a CPM to hopefully make everyone else's study abroad experiences as heartwarming and memorable as possible. If you have any questions or just want to chat, don't hesitate to reach out!

Hi everyone! My name is Olivia, and I'm a senior majoring in Political Economy with a minor in Korean Language. Although I was born in Florida, I grew up in the San Fernando Valley (Los Angeles). If you ever want to visit Los Angeles, I'd be happy to provide some recommendations! During my free time, I enjoy hiking, singing, reading, exploring the Bay Area, and hanging out with friends.

Heyo, my name is Ryan and I am a third-year studying Materials Science and Engineering (MSE) and Electrical Engineering and Computer Sciences (EECS). I wanted to become a CPM because I am eager to learn about different cultures and languages. I am from Southern California, love the outdoors, and cannot wait to meet everyone!

Hi! I'm Sebastian, a third-year studying Math, German Studies, and Data Science. As a Filipino-American who grew up between Pleasant Hill, CA and Düsseldorf, Germany before settling in Fort Lee, NJ, my multicultural background has shaped who I am today. You'll find me playing guitar, singing, reading, or hunting for cheap flights! Talk to me about German literature, public transport, Broadway shows, or your own cultural journey!

Hi, I’m Sophia! I am a first-year student studying Molecular and Cell Biology and Public Health. I enjoy spending time on walks outdoors, creating and listening to music, and scrapbooking. I like learning about different cultures and languages, including Spanish and Latin. It is a dream of mine to immerse myself in the learning experience by visiting Europe and my parents hometown in Asia someday and practicing these multilingual skills. I am so excited to be your CPM and meet everybody! Let’s have a memorable semester!