Who Are the FPF Peer Mentors?
Peer Mentors are former Fall Program for First Semester students who serve as resources for prospective and current FPF students by answering questions, participating in events and workshops, and sharing their personal experiences in FPF.
Meet the FPF Peer Mentors
Andrea Castro
Hi! My name is Andrea Castro (she/her/ella) and I'm a sophomore from the Bay Area! I am a political science major with a minor in science, technology and society. I am involved in Raices, BSP, ASUC and SSRF. In my free time I enjoy reading, hiking and exploring the bay! I wanted to become an ambassador and share the amazing advising and resources FPF offers, so feel free to ask any questions (especially if you can't decide on your major!! I've switched over 5 times). Have a great year and #Go Bears!!
Cia Chau
Hello loves: I'm Cia! I'm a pre-med student originally from New York City (secondary and high school) and Sydney, Australia (pre- and primary). Aside from FPF, I am involved with the Memory and Aging Center at UCSF, the Cognition and Action Lab at Berkeley and am a public health teaching assistant; I'm also part of the Asian American Association's cabinet, Greek life and a whole multitude of pre-med clubs on campus, so definitely a fun list. I have a really diverse set of interests (a few of my favourite things: neuroscience, concerts/raves, the Big Bang Theory and dancing) and above all, I love talking, so definitely reach out to chat (doesn't have to just be academic!!).
Micah Green
Hi! My name is Micah and I am from Los Angeles, California. I am double majoring in film and political science, and I love watching movies, exploring the bay and keeping up with current events. I joined FPF because I felt that I wanted to help new Berkeley students have the same help with transitioning from high school to college that I received. Feel free to ask me any questions you may have!
Osayd Asif Bashir
2022 Cohort
Intended Major: Business Administration
Hello, my name is Osayd Asif and I am a freshman from Karachi, Pakistan, intending to major in business administration. With my outgoing personality and avid passion for design, I aim to explore the effects of technology on business around the world. Apart from working on my startups, I love going on hikes, taking pictures of the sunset, and spending time outdoors with friends.
Quinn Lichterman
2021 Cohort
Major: Psychology
Minor: Science, Technology and Society and Public Policy
Hey all, I'm Quinn Lichterman from Los Angeles, California. I'm currently planning in majoring in psychology with minors in science, technology and society, geography and in public policy. Outside of academics I participate in the United Nations Association of Berkeley, BioethiCal and The Dialectic clubs on campus! I also have a couple research internships and I enjoy playing video games and wearing Crocs. Feel free to ask me questions!
Former FPF student testimonials
“I feel that FPF truly helped my transition from high school to college due to the overwhelming support and opportunities given by the program. This semester was difficult to begin with, but I don't think I would've succeeded in the same way without this program.”
—Emily Nightingale, FPF Cohort 2020
“I would recommend FPF to anyone who is worried about the transition to college, especially if they're first-generation and may not have a lot of support and advice back home. FPF's smaller classes and more accessible resources not only make the transition easier and less overwhelming but provide many resources to help you!”
—Jackie Yu, FPF Cohort 2019
“FPF was the best decision I made in college thus far. The professors were amazing and I built real connections with them. I made lifelong friends. The classes were challenging and pushed me to strive to be better.”
—Sophanit Getahoun, FPF Cohort 2018
“FPF was a very tight knit community—one where everyone knew each other and shared similar dynamics to high school. I found the courses to be very intriguing but that was thanks to the excellent professors, maybe I was just lucky. I actually also met my best friend through FPF—I really can't say enough great things about FPF and really cherish that chapter of my life.”
—Andy Qi, FPF Cohort 2010