Hello! I’m Adriana, a fourth year at Berkeley studying biology. I like exploring new places, listening to music, and cats!

Hometown

San Diego, CA

Major(s)

Molecular Environmental Biology

Clubs, organizations & involvement

Wildlife Society at Berkeley (Event Planner), Residence Hall Association (VP of Communications), Intramural Soccer Team Member, Resident Assistant for Berkeley Residential Life

Describe your college experience

Coming to Berkeley, I experienced a lot of firsts! I used my freshman year to explore classes, clubs, and communities on campus and was lucky enough to meet people I’ve made lasting connections with. I’ve learned a lot about myself and others during my time here and am so grateful for every adventure!

Tip for future students

Don’t be afraid to explore! I came here with the intention of studying wildlife ecology, but through exploring different classes, clubs, and help from my peers, I realized I wanted to pivot. There are so many different kinds of experiences to be had here, so branch out :)

Favorite class

I really liked our introduction to physics series (Physics 8A​/​B). The class was incredibly interactive, and I enjoyed the lab portions the most. Being able to apply the challenging concepts we were learning in lab was so satisfying!

Career goals

After college, I hope to be an Environmental Health Specialist.

Ideal way to spend a free night

I like to go out around Berkeley and get food with friends. There’s a lot of great places to eat around campus and in neighboring cities.

High school or secondary school

Steele Canyon High School, Spring Valley, CA