Peer Academic Counseling

EOP students gathered at an event at UC Berkeley

EOP pioneered the Peer Advising Program in 1974 to provide outreach activities and assist students in their transition to Cal. Today, EOP Peer Academic Counselors are current undergraduates that serve as student-to-student advisors after participating in an intensive year-round training program. This training, along with the richness of their own personal student experiences, allows them to serve as a vital resource to fellow students. Peer Academic Counselors coordinate programs and activities that provide advising, foster community, raise awareness of opportunities available to students and promote academic success.

Meet our 2024 - 2025 EOP Peer Academic Counselors (PACs)!
PACs are hosting drop-in advising in our MLK BNorth Community Space!

Our peer academic counselors at support EOP students by helping them navigate university life and academic demands. They assist with transitioning to the university, selecting courses, choosing a major, and understanding financial aid. Additionally, they encourage student engagement in campus activities and provide personalized advice to ensure students thrive both academically and socially.

Devan Cogshell

Peer Academic Counselor

"Wassup EOP family, my name is Devan Cogshell, and I will be one of your Black Student Retention and Community Building PACS! I am a second year majoring in Psychology and Educational Sciences striving to become a highschool counselor serving in marginalized communities. Some fun facts...Read more about Devan Cogshell

Kelly Ko

Peer Academic Counselor

"Hi everyone! My name is Kelly Ko (she/her) and I'm a third-year studying Environmental Economics and Policy with a minor in Global Studies. This is my second year as a PAC and I've had the opportunity to work specifically within our Community Outreach department. This semester I will be a...Read more about Kelly Ko

Miriam De La Cruz

Peer Academic Counselor

"Hey everyone, my name is Miriam De La Cruz (she/her) and I honor to serve as one of the community building PACs for this school year. I am going into my 2nd-year at Berkeley and majoring in Political Science. My hometown is Fontana, CA which is located down in SoCal. I am so thrilled to...Read more about Miriam De La Cruz

Tina Khangtintsang

Peer Academic Counselor

"Hi everybody! I'm Tina Khangtintsang (she/her) and I'm a senior majoring in Cognitive Science. I’m currently serving as an EOP PAC and supporting the Road 2 Resilience Program. Over the past two years in this role, I’ve had the opportunity to lead community events and our...Read more about Tina Khangtintsang

Myriam Ramirez

Peer Academic Counselor

"Hi everyone! My name is Myriam Tellez Ramirez (she/her/ella) and I am an incoming Senior majoring in Psychology & Legal Studies! I am from Guanajuato, Mexico, but am currently residing in the Southern Central Valley. I am thrilled to begin the year as a Peer Academic Counselor and...Read more about Myriam Ramirez

Jasmine Turner

Peer Academic Counselor

"Hi, everyone! My name is Jasmine Turner (she/her). I am a 4th-year Public Health student on the Pre-Dental track. I am proud to serve as the Peer Academic Counselor for the Black Student Retention Project and African American Initiative Scholarship Project. I have always...Read more about Jasmine Turner

Visit the EOP/USP community space in MLK BNorth!

Visit the EOP/USP community space in MLK BNorth!