Jasmin Gutierrez
Jasmin Gutierrez is a sophomore majoring in Biology B.S. with a minor in Public Health.
How has PEERS helped you achieve your academic goals?
I heard about PEERS through email and was immediately drawn because of its focus on research. I knew I wanted to get research experience and become a part of the research community. Even before I started classes PEERS guided me tremendously hosting an orientation event where they gave us advice about what to expect and even what classes to take. As a freshman, everything can definitely seem overwhelming but with the help of my PEERS counselor, I was able to properly structure my schedule all three quarters. The workshops also helped with getting to know people as we all were taking similar classes.
What advice do you have for an incoming PEERS freshman?
The biggest piece of advice I can give is to dedicate time to finding resources. The PEERS counselors send out emails constantly with links to scholarships, club fairs, and academic resources, etc. - pay attention to them! Also, surround yourself with people that value your presence. Don’t expect everyone you meet to be lifelong friends with so it’s okay to be lonely sometimes and focus on yourself! Lastly, enjoy your time here because it won’t last forever!
What are you involved in outside of academics? And how has your participation shaped your UCLA experience?
Outside of academics, I am involved in Hermanas Unidas de UCLA! I joined freshman year but really became involved with the club pretty recently. This group of Hermanas has really helped me find my home away from home and am very grateful to be on Steering this year! I am also a member of ReWritten. This pre-health org. narrows in on mental health and promotes our physical well-being. I enjoy attending the de-stressing events to get my mind off classes and the stressors that come along with them.
What are your future career goals? And how has your background influenced your career goals?
I hope to work in the medical field making a direct impact on the community that has helped me grow. Being Latina, I want to uplift the immigrant community and provide them with medical resources that are vital to their well-being. I plan to do so by becoming a physician and work in the Los Angeles area. I am not sure about what specialty I want to pursue and am therefore still looking into various careers in STEM.Jasmin Gutierrez is a sophomore majoring in Biology B.S. with a minor in Public Health.
How has PEERS helped you achieve your academic goals?
I heard about PEERS through email and was immediately drawn because of its focus on research. I knew I wanted to get research experience and become a part of the research community. Even before I started classes PEERS guided me tremendously hosting an orientation event where they gave us advice about what to expect and even what classes to take. As a freshman, everything can definitely seem overwhelming but with the help of my PEERS counselor, I was able to properly structure my schedule all three quarters. The workshops also helped with getting to know people as we all were taking similar classes.
What advice do you have for an incoming PEERS freshman?
The biggest piece of advice I can give is to dedicate time to finding resources. The PEERS counselors send out emails constantly with links to scholarships, club fairs, and academic resources, etc. – pay attention to them! Also, surround yourself with people that value your presence. Don’t expect everyone you meet to be lifelong friends with so it’s okay to be lonely sometimes and focus on yourself! Lastly, enjoy your time here because it won’t last forever!
What are you involved in outside of academics? And how has your participation shaped your UCLA experience?
Outside of academics, I am involved in Hermanas Unidas de UCLA! I joined freshman year but really became involved with the club pretty recently. This group of Hermanas has really helped me find my home away from home and am very grateful to be on Steering this year! I am also a member of ReWritten. This pre-health org. narrows in on mental health and promotes our physical well-being. I enjoy attending the de-stressing events to get my mind off classes and the stressors that come along with them.
What are your future career goals? And how has your background influenced your career goals?
I hope to work in the medical field making a direct impact on the community that has helped me grow. Being Latina, I want to uplift the immigrant community and provide them with medical resources that are vital to their well-being. I plan to do so by becoming a physician and work in the Los Angeles area. I am not sure about what specialty I want to pursue and am therefore still looking into various careers in STEM.