DLT Alum

Ayla Azim

Philosophy
Year

Senior

Hometown

Fremont, California

Major

Philosophy

What excites you about being on the Dean's Leadership Team?

I'm excited to help provide a better campus community for students.

What advice do you have for new Berkeley students?

Take care of yourself!

Agamjot Bal

Slavic Languages & Literatures
Molecular & Cell Biology
Year

Junior

Hometown

Stockton, California

Majors

Slavic Languages & Literatures (Polish); Molecular & Cell Biology (Immunology: Infectious Diseases)

Minor

Public Health

What excites you about being on the Dean's Leadership Team?

I'm excited to be a part of the DLT because I want to represent our more underrepresented humanities majors and ensure that new students have a better picture of just how much this division has to offer!

What advice do you have for new Berkeley students?

My advice for new Berkeley students is not to be...

Lily Belcher

History of Art
Gender & Women's Studies
Year

Senior

Hometown

San Francisco, California

Majors

History of Art; Gender and Women's Studies

What excites you about being on the Dean's Leadership Team?

I’m most excited to bring an additional voice to the DLT and meet like-minded peers from different fields of the Arts and Humanities.

What advice do you have for new Berkeley students?

My advice to incoming students is be gracious with yourself. Everything you're encountering is new, so just take your time learning how to navigate this space and don’t be afraid to ask for help.

Jaidalyn Bradley

Philosophy
Year

Senior

Hometown

San Diego, California

Majors

Philosophy

What excites you about being on the Dean's Leadership Team?

In general, I am excited to be on the Dean’s Leadership Team (DLT) because it is a wonderful opportunity to connect with students in the Division of Arts & Humanities (A&H). As a mentor, I am excited to support my peers as they navigate through their academic journey in any capacity that I am needed/wanted. If you are already thinking of declaring a major/minor in Philosophy or even taking a course as an elective, feel free to reach out...

Isabella Briggs

Rhetoric
Year

Junior

Hometown

Los Angeles, California

Major

Rhetoric

Minors

Politics, Philosophy, & Law and Public Policy

What excites you about being on the Dean's Leadership Team?

I look forward to collaborating with the diverse group of the Arts and Humanities and showcasing the vibrant and connected community I've gotten to experience at Berkeley.

What advice do you have for new Berkeley students?

Try to explore as much as you can and don't be afraid to try new things. Berkeley has so much to offer and I definitely wish I had explored...

Nicholas Chiara

Comparative Literature
French
Philosophy
Year

Senior

Home state

California

Majors

Philosophy, French, and Comparative Literature

Minor

Education

What excites you about being on the Dean's Leadership Team?

I'm interested in the DLT because I want to share my present knowledge and the advice of Cal's students to develop appropriate, effective, and interesting programs for the Arts & Humanities. Every student should leave having learned something valuable from Cal, and we're here to help with that!

What advice do you have for new Berkeley students?

My advice to...

Amodini Choudhary

French
Molecular & Cellular Biology
Year

Senior

Hometown

Dubai, United Arab Emirates

Majors

French; Molecular & Cell Biology

What excites you about being on the Dean's Leadership Team?

I'm excited to contribute to the student experience, and to give back to the community I've learned so much from! It's always special to connect with people who bring so much to the table.

What advice do you have for new Berkeley students?

Take it one day at a time and know that you are supported. Create time and space for yourself, especially when life gets busy and overwhelming (do things...

Emi Connelly

East Asian Languages & Cultures
Year

Senior

Hometown

Nomad!

Major

East Asian Religion, Thought & Culture

What excites you about being on the Dean's Leadership Team?

Helping Humanities students find their voice and community at Cal where tech normally dominates.

What advice do you have for new Berkeley students?

You can take Grad Classes as an undergrad and petition your degree plan to help you focus on future goals.

Bennett Fees

Rhetoric
Political Economy
Year

Senior

Hometown

Phoenix, Arizona

Majors

Rhetoric and Political Economy

What excites you about being on the Dean's Leadership Team?

I'm excited to bring awareness to the alternative career pathways available to students in the Arts and Humanities and to help students navigate our many departments!

What advice do you have for new Berkeley students?

Check out the campus events calendar! There are cool lectures, exhibitions, and performances happening every week.

Anna Ho

Rhetoric
French
English
Year

Senior

Hometown

Vancouver, Canada

Majors

English, Rhetoric, and French

Minors

Journalism and Data Science

What excites you about being on the Dean's Leadership Team?

Being able to meet students in all disciplines across the Arts & Humanities and hearing about their unique journeys in and out of Berkeley.

What advice do you have for new Berkeley students?

Don't be afraid to look outside your major for classes, opportunities and events that may interest you!