Data Science Peer Advising (DSPA)

Peer Advising Drop-in Advising Hours (Hybrid)

Mon-Fri 10am-Noon
MWF 1-2pm
TuTh 2-4pm

Peer Advising is available from Weeks 1 through 14 each term. Peer Advising is not available in the summer.

Peer Advising is hybrid. When you sign in, you will be able to request your advising session either online via Zoom/Google Meet or in-person at 1 Northeast Suite in the Gateway building.

to join the waiting list during drop-in hours. This link is only active during drop-in hours as listed in the schedule above.

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to check your position in the queue after you have signed in.

When your name reaches the top of the list:

If you selected an in-person session, make sure you have checked in with the suite front desk in the Gateway before joining queue.
If you selected an online session, check your UC Berkeley email account for an email from a Data Science Peer Advisor with a link to join your online Google Meet session. Depending on the number of advisors available, this email may take 10-15 minutes to arrive. Join your Google Meet session within 5 minutes of receiving the email.

You will not be able to sign in if drop-in hours have not started or have already ended. Sign-ins may end early if the waiting list is already too long for peer advisors to see all waiting students.

Data Science Peer Advisors (DSPAs) complement the Data Science Advising services by sharing their diverse knowledge and experiences with DS courses, different Data Science Major domain emphases, extracurriculars, student groups on campus, research opportunities, and various campus resources.

Peer Advisors Fall 2026 Schedule

	Monday	Tuesday	Wednesday	Thursday	Friday
10-11	Brandon Ciann	Anya Brandon	Brandon Kristin	Brandon	Kristin Nathaniel
11 - 12	Khushi Kristin	Anya Zaria	Anya Khushi	Ciann Zaria	Kristin Nathaniel
12 - 1	-	-	-	-	-
1 - 2	Zaria	-	Ciann Zaria	-	Ciann Khushi
2 - 3	Jordan Khushi	Nathaniel	Anya	Nathaniel	Jordan
3 - 4	-	Jordan	-	Jordan	-

Meet the Peer Advisors

Anya

Major(s) and Minor(s): Data Science and Political Economy, Minor in City and Regional Planning
Domain Emphasis: Sustainable Development and Engineering Activities/Extracurriculars: Cal Band, Student Association of Applied Statistics (SAAS), Tri Delta, DataGood, Campus Ambassadors
Research: UC Berkeley School of Law, Stanford Medicine Department of Epidemiology and Population Health (DSD)
Post Graduate Plans: Data Engineering/Management roles in transportation or climate tech
Major Courses Completed: DATA 8, MATH 1A, MATH 1B, DATA C88C, CS 61B, LD ARCH 12, Math 54, DATA 100, DATA 104, ECON 140, ENERES 131, CIVENG 119
Current Courses: DATA 140, DATA 101, POLECON 159, PUBPOL 147, COMPSCI 186

Hi! I'm Anya, and I'm a senior majoring in Data Science and Political Economy with a minor in City and Regional Planning. I had never heard of data science before coming to Berkeley, and learned more about it through clubs and taking Data 8 my freshman spring. I'm currently pursuing data engineering roles in the tech or transportation sectors, and am interested in projects with a human and societal focus. I recently interned at a wildfire detection startup in SF! In my free time, you can find me playing in Cal Band, trying new matcha places, and exploring SF. If you have questions about the major, double majoring, applying through comprehensive review, or anything else, feel free to come by my advising hours!

Brandon

Major(s) and Minor(s): Data Science
Domain Emphasis: Business & Industrial Analytics
Activities/Extracurriculars: Track & Field
Post Graduate Plans: Grad School and Continue Running Track
Major Courses Completed: DATA 8, DATA100, ENGIN 7, COMPSCI 61B, EECS 126, EECS 127, UGBA 142, MATH 52/1B, MATH 53, MATH 54
Current Courses: COMPSCI 189, COMPSCI 70, CYPLAN 101

Hey, I'm Brandon. I am a junior studying Data Science. I first became interested in Data Science from taking Data 100 and CS 61B together in my sophomore year. I have done the comprehensive review process before, and I intend to apply again to add a double major this year. In my free time, I like to cook, hang out with friends, play poker, hoop, and just chill. Feel free to drop by and ask me anything about the comprehensive review process, balancing extracurriculars, scheduling help, or if you just want to chat.

Ciann

Major(s) and Minor(s): Data Science & Public Health
Domain Emphasis: Human and Population Health
Activities/Extracurriculars: Women in Computing and Data Science (WiCDS), Data Discovery Program, Data Science Scholars, UCB Azaad Competitive Dance Team, UCB Indus
Research: California State Water Resources Control Board
Post Graduate Plans: Industry (specifically health/energy sector), Grad School
Major Courses Completed: Data 8, Data 100, Data 144, Data C104, Stat 134, CS61A, CS61B, Math 1A/1B/54, MCB 50/C61, PB HLTH 150B, CYPLAN 101, CIVENG 187
Current Courses: Data C101, CS189, PB HLTH 150D, PB HLTH 142

Hiii! My name is Ciann, and I’m a senior double-majoring in Data Science and Public Health. My experiences in Data 8/100 + lower-div MCB courses further sparked my interest in the intersection of DS and healthcare/sustainability! I love how versatile data science is, and I hope to apply what I learned to work in the biotech/renewable energy field. Outside of academics, I enjoy spending time with friends, hiking, and exploring new cities!! Feel free to stop by my advising hours if you have questions about classes, research, clubs, internships (data science/biotech/PM), balancing two majors, or if you're simply looking to chat :)

Jordan

Major(s) and Minor(s): Data Science
Domain Emphasis: Cognition
Post Graduate Plans: I plan on going straight to industry, then pursuing my Master's down the line.
Major Courses Completed: DATA C88C, DATA100, DATA 140, COGSCI131, NWMEDIA151AC
Current Courses: COMPSCI 189, DATA 101, COGSCI 1

Hey everyone! I'm Jordan, and I'm a junior studying Data Science. I was drawn to data science because of how applicable it is to every field and industry. In my spare time, I enjoy going to the gym, bouldering, watching sports, and making coffee. I'm especially passionate about supporting new transfer students navigating this school for the first time. Feel free to come into my drop-in hours to talk about classes, involvement on campus, or just life. I'm looking forward to it!

Khushi

Major(s) and Minor(s): Cognitive Science and Data Science
Domain Emphasis: Economics
Activities/Extracurriculars: DataGood, Big Data, Deewani (Dance)
Research: UC Berkeley Bunge Lab; Golden Bear Mood and Sleep Research Center
Post Graduate Plans: I plan to pursue a career at the intersection of technology, data science, cognitive science, and healthcare/neuroscience. Major Courses Completed: DATA C8, DATA C88C, ECON 2, MATH 54, CS 61B, DIGHUM 100
Current Courses: DATA 100, MATH 55, COGSCI 115, PHILOS 3

Hey! I’m Khushi, and I’m a sophomore studying Cognitive Science and Data Science. I’m particularly interested in the intersection of data science, healthcare, business, and social good, and I’m passionate about using data-driven approaches to create positive impact. In my free time, I love dancing, painting, trying new food spots around Berkeley, and hanging out with friends. If you have any questions about the major, double majoring, applying through comprehensive review, research, or Berkeley life, come by my advising hours, and I’d be happy to help!

Kristin

Major(s) and Minor(s): Data Science & Economics
Domain Emphasis: Business & Industrial Analytics
Activities/Extracurriculars: Data Science Society, URAP
Post Graduate Plans: I plan to go straight into industry or graduate school
Major Courses Completed: DATA 8, DATA C88C, DATA100, DATA 101, DATA 104, COMPSCI 61B, STAT 20, MATH 54, MATH 1B, ECON 1, ECON 100A, ECON 140, UGBA 101B, UGBA 141, IND ENG 156
Current Courses: IND ENG 142A, ECON C125, ECON 136, ECON 151

Hello! My name is Kristin, and I’m a senior studying Data Science & Economics. I was drawn to data science after realizing how interdisciplinary it is. I love how it can be used to address real-world challenges in everything from social impact to tech! In my free time, I enjoy cafe hopping, going to the gym, and dancing. If you have any questions about double majoring, getting involved on campus, or discovering your own path (or just want to chat!), feel free to swing by my advising hours! I’d love to connect and support you however I can :)

Nathaniel

Major(s) and Minor(s): Data Science and Business Administration
Domain Emphasis: Business and Industrial Analytics
Activities/Extracurriculars: Data Science Society at Berkeley (DSS), Haas Business Student Association (HBSA), SCET Course Coordinator, Berkeley Business Academy for Youth (B-BAY) Lead TA, Crossroads Christian Fellowship
Research: UCSF Department of Epidemiology and Biostatistics (predicting gestational diabetes using continuous glucose monitor data)
Post Graduate Plans: Industry as a data scientist!
Major Courses Completed: DATA C8, DATA C88C, DATA C100, DATA C101, DATA C140, DATA 144, COMPSCI 61B, MATH 1B, MATH 54, UGBA 10, UGBA 100, UGBA 102A, UGBA 102B, UGBA 104, UGBA 105, UGBA 107, UGBA 135, UGBA 142, STAT 20, ECON 100A, ECON 100B, ENGIN 183B
Current Courses: DATA C102, UGBA 103, UGBA 106, UGBA 192P, ENGIN 183A

Hi! I'm Nathaniel, and I'm a senior studying Data Science and Business Administration. I originally came into Berkeley only wanting to do business, but after taking Data 8 my freshman spring, I decided to double major! In my free time, I enjoy watching sports (basketball, football, UFC), playing basketball, trying new restaurants, cooking, playing poker, hiking, and hanging out with friends. Feel free to stop by my advising hours to talk about the major, anything related to my experiences above, or life in general! So excited to meet all of you!

Zaria

Major(s) and Minor(s): Data Science and Cognitive Science, Computer Science
Domain Emphasis: Cognition Activities/Extracurriculars: Drawing, Weight Training, IVP of Black Engineering and Science Students Association
Research: Dating Startup Internship
Post Graduate Plans: Software Engineering Internship program
Major Courses Completed: Data 8, Data 100, Data C104, CS 61A, CS61B, CS 188, CS 170, Math 1A, Math 1B, Math 54, Linguis 100, Philos 3, Cogsci 1, Cogsci 132, Neu C61
Current Courses: Cogsci 131, CS 189, Data C140, Psych 160

I am Zaria, a senior studying Data Science, Cognitive Science, and Computer Science. I am a talented drawer, an aspiring Computer Scientist, and one of the hardest workers you will ever meet. I am working towards being a computer scientist who programs AI algorithms for products within the medical field, as I desire to use my data science skills for social good. In my free time, I like to weight train and watch old movies. If you have any questions, need course advice, or anything else, come by my advising hours!