DLT Alum

Katherine Shan

Theater, Dance & Performance Studies
Year

Senior

Hometown

China

Major

Theater & Performance Studies

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

I am excited to share my experience as a transfer international student with everyone and help improve our department and campus!

What advice do you have for new Berkeley students?

I would suggest to every new student not to push yourself too hard. Even if the classes are stressful, remember to rest well. Take your steps one by one at a time, and believe in yourself!

Yuqi Tian

Italian Studies
Comparative Literature
Geography
Year

Senior

Hometown

Nei Mongol, China

Majors

Italian Studies, Geography, Comparative Literature

Minors

Gender & Women's Studies; Certificate in New Media

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

I am really excited to work with all the amazing students in the team and engage more with the current and incoming cohorts of A&H students :)

What advice do you have for new Berkeley students?

Do your readings and take language classes!

Wilson Wang

Film & Media
Year

Senior

Hometown

Tianjin, China

Major

Film & Media

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

Without any knowledge about relevant academic resouces, I always felt quite lost first coming to a large campus like Berkeley. Thanks to the help I've gotten from various people, I am now where I think I want to be. So, I want to be a help to other students who might be in the situation as I was.

What advice do you have for new Berkeley students?

Under the cosmic pessimism, we exist. Feel free to talk...

Cheryl Yang

Theater, Dance & Performance Studies
Cognitive Science
Year

Junior

Hometown

Shanghai, China

Majors

Dance & Performance Studies and Cognitive Science

Minor

Clinical Psychology

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

I'm thrilled about the opportunity to contribute to creating a more supportive and welcoming environment for students at Cal. I hope to play a role in making our campus a warmer place for everyone.

What advice do you have for new Berkeley students?

Embrace the countless...

Wen Zhong

Comparative Literature
East Asian Languages and Cultures
Year

Senior

Hometown

ChengDu, China

Majors

Comparative Literature and East Asian Religion, Thought, and Culture

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

Helping Art&Humanities undergraduates to thrive, presenting a wealth of opportunities for creative individuals to express and benefit themselves.

What advice do you have for new Berkeley students?

Embrace self-care, avoid unhealthy comparison, and pursue your passions fearlessly. Always explore campus resources to learn, experience, and make friends!