pronouns: they/them/theirs
home town: manhattan beach, california
how long have you been walking backwards, leading campus tours?
since fall 2019
major: international relations
minor: anthropology (sociocultural emphasis)
why did you choose uc davis?
davis was just far away enough from los angeles that i felt i could gain some independence, but just close enough that i could come home if needed! i also loved the sense of community and the welcoming environment of the campus.
what is your favorite thing about uc davis?
i love how friendly everyone is. davis fosters such a supportive and uplifting environment, where everyone is willing to help each other with coursework or to stop and chat with one another. i'm constantly running into people i know who make time to stop and talk between classes, even if we've only met once or twice before!
what do you enjoy about davis as a college town?
i love love love all the coffee shops. i also enjoy the small-town feel of davis—everything is so peaceful.
how did you find friends at uc davis?
i've made a surprising number of friends just by talking to people in my classes. i feel like that's a really underrated way of getting to know people, but i've made some of my best friends (and met my roommate!) just by talking to my classmates. also, i joined a lot of different clubs and made many of my friends through that.
how can a new aggie really connect academically during their first quarter?
don't be afraid to reach out to your professor. ask questions in class. go to their office hours. i know it sounds intimidating, but professors are there to help you, and they want to get to know you.
