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ESS 129: Which Adviser Should I See?

Episode 129-Which adviser do I see when?
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ESS 129: Which Adviser Should I See?
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With four different types of advisers in the College of Engineering, it can get confusing as to which person would serve your purpose better. Today we have three guests to discuss which adviser you should see based your needs and/or questions. Please join us as we talk with Executive Associate Dean Phil Kaminsky, Student Services Adviser Ariana Castro and ESS Director of Policy and Advising Sharon Mueller about the services they offer, how they can support your college experience and how to contact them.

IMPORTANT LINKS

  • Make an appointment with your ESS Adviser: engineering.berkeley.edu/ess-advising
  • Contact your department adviser
Episode transcript

LAURA VOGT: It’s Monday, so that means another episode of the Not So Secret Guide to Being a Berkeley Engineer. My name is Laura Vogt and I’m the communications and events manager for Engineering Student Services in the College of Engineering. Today I have three fantastic guests to discuss the College of Engineering Advising Structure: Phil Kaminsky, the Executive Associate Dean in the College of Engineering and professor of Industrial Engineering and Operations Research; Ariana Castro, Student Services Adviser for Materials Science and Engineering; and Sharon Mueller, Director of Advising and Policy for Engineering Student Services.

 

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