Cultural Peer Mentors (CPMs)

Hey I'm Claire! I'm from Pasadena, CA, and I'm a third-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

Hi everyone! My name is Hanna and I'm a senior majoring in Comparative Literature and French. I was born and grew up in Sacramento and transferred to UC Berkeley from community college. I love to spend time outside in nature, go to coffee shops, and spend time with friends! I'm passionate about learning about other cultures and countries studied abroad in France in the spring. As a CPM, I like getting to share cultures and experiences with one another!

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 fourth 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! 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!