Peer Advisors 2024-2025

Kendall Fultz-Waters (he/him/his)

Major: Applied Math
Hometown: Pinon Hills, CA

Favorite Revelle GE:

My favorite Revelle GE is Humanities, which might be an unpopular opinion. I feel that HUM really got me out of my field of math and made me understand education in a whole new light, which I am so grateful for. My favorite HUM class is HUM 2 and my favorite HUM reading is Dante's Divine Comedy. I also took HUM 3 and 4 in Spain, which was amazing! I definitely recommend looking into the Revelle HUM Global Seminars if you get the chance. It was an incredible once in a lifetime experience to be able to learn about history in the places that it happened in.

What I like about Revelle:

I LOVE REVELLE. It is so easy to find a community here if you get out and get involved. I think that the college really encourages you to try new things and get a taste of everything during your time at UCSD. Through organizations like Emerging Leaders Program and Revelle Creative I really feel like I've made an impact in the community and I am so grateful for the opportunities that I have acquired through my involvement in Revelle College.

Madelyn McAndrew (she/her)

Major: Education Sciences
Hometown: Corona, CA

My Favorite Revelle GE:

My favorite Revelle GEs are PHIL 10 and HUM 5. I took PHIL 10 to fulfill my math GE requirement and it was one of the most interesting classes I've taken at UCSD! We learned how to use philosophical logic in math contexts, something I didn't know existed before taking this course. I have also been able to use what I've learned in that class in some of my social science classes! Even though the HUM series gets a lot of hate in the Revelle community, I really enjoyed HUM 5 with Professor Rodriguez. We learned about recent authors and works that are relevant to our lives today. I also had a great TA who helped me understand and perfect my HUM essays!

What I Like About Revelle:

I love Revelle because of the people and connections I've made through this college! The Revelle community is so supportive and the friends I've made have helped make my college experience, whether they're people I've lived with or people I've met in classes. The Revelle staff and resources are super eager to help students, which I value greatly in Revelle! Although the GEs have given Revelle an infamous reputation at UCSD, I've grown to appreciate some of them as they've allowed me to meet more Revelle students and learn about subjects I was clueless about before. My favorite aspect about Revelle is how much effort the students and staff put in to make a strong and connected community!

Elise Murray (she/her/hers)

Major: History
Hometown: Woodland Hills, CA

My Favorite Revelle GE:

My favorite Revelle GE would probably be the fine arts requirement. Most people at UCSD are STEM majors, and most of the classes they take will end up being in science and math. I feel like the fine art requirement for Revelle gives students a chance to take a fun class and explore a discipline they might not be exposed to usually. It creates a more balanced schedule for them and allows them time to delve into the arts while still maintaining their STEM-based major classes. I really enjoyed the art history class I took for the requirement and definitely value the things I learned in it.

What I Like About Revelle:

My favorite thing about Revelle is probably the community. Everyone is so welcoming and nice, and I love going to Rogers market or walking between the buildings and running into people I know. The Revelle pride is strong too, which makes the community even closer. I also love the sunsets from the top of the Keeling apartments, they’re always stunning and definitely the best hidden gem in Revelle.

Jason Rocker (he/him)

Major: Psychology
Hometown: Sanger, CA

My Favorite Revelle GE:

Among the various GE courses offered at Revelle College, the Natural Science requirement is by far my favorite. This requirement allows you to step out of your comfort zone and take classes outside of the major you are pursuing. My favorite class I have taken within this requirement was SIO 3: Life in the Oceans!! Through this experience, I gained a profound understanding of the marine ecosystems that thrive beneath the waves and learned about the diverse array of marine life that inhabits our oceans.

What I Like About Revelle:

One aspect of Revelle College that I appreciate the most is its strong sense of community and belonging. Regardless of the interactions I may come across, the individuals within Revelle are always so supportive and encouraging of the students around, fostering an environment where everyone can thrive. I am proud to be part of Revelle and its community in one of the most fascinating colleges I call home, UC San Diego. GO TRITONS!!

Mena Song-Lew (she/her/hers)

Major: Applied Math
Hometown: Colorado Springs, CO

My Favorite Revelle GE:

My favorite Revelle GEs are HUM4 and VIS10 for the fine arts requirement. I loved HUM4 because it introduced me to formal philosophies on the topics of politics and nature, many of which I found words to describe and expand my personal values and ideas. I think the content of HUM4 is the most applicable to our modern life out of the whole series. VIS10 was a great class because it introduced me to the potential of the intersection of computing and art, something I will never use, but is great to know is out there.

What I Like About Revelle:

For one, the buildings are homey and the vibes are welcoming; there's lots of chances to connect with the outside in the Plaza, at Stonehenge, or on the rooftop of Keeling. Beyond the physical, the Revelle community is full of opportunity to connect with individuals that are welcoming, friendly, and highly ambitious.