Fall 2009-Spring 2010 Peer Academic Advisors.

                Chelsea Wood, Kelly Casteel, Maxine Umeh, and Maricela Melendrez                    

Peer Academic Advisors are available in the Residence Halls to answer any general academic questions you may have. They have information about tutoring, academic workshops, and many student services around campus. Please take time to visit your Peer Academic Advisors.

Hi everyone my name is Maxine Umeh. I'm from Sacramento and I'm currently a senior majoring in biological sciences. In my free time I absolutely LOVE to play volleyball and spend time with my friends and family. I'm a part of Merced Christian Fellowship here on campus as well as the Women's Volleyball Club/Team. When I graduate I plan to either go to medical school or become a high school teacher, but I havent decided yet. All in all, I'm here at UCM to strengthen my education, have fun, and build life long relationships.

Maxine is located in Tuolumne Hall 1st Floor Lounge. She is available: Monday's 11am-1pm, Tuesday's 2pm-3pm, Wednesday's 11am - 1pm, Thursday's 11am-1pm, and Friday's 10am-12pm.

   Hi my name is Kelly Casteel and I am from Willow Glen, California, which is right next to San Jose.  This is my fourth year at UCM; I am a senior and I am majoring in Cognitive Science and Cell and Molecular Biology with a minor in Philosophy.  I plan on attending Graduate school and/or Medical school after I graduate.  In my free time I like to hang out with cool people, go to the gym, read interesting articles or books, play video games, and sleep.  I also like to cook and eat vegetarian food when I get the chance!

Kelly is located in Tuolumne Hall 1st Floor Lounge. She is available: Monday's 9am-10am, Tuesday's 12pm-2pm, Wednesday's 9am-11am and 3pm-5pm, Thursday's 3pm-5pm, and Friday's 9am-10am.

My name is Maricela Melendrez, and I am currently a Junior here at UCM. I'm majoring in Psychology and interested in pursuing a double minor in Spanish and Cognitive Science. What I like to do on my spare time is listen to music, primarily Spanish pop, alternative and reggae ton. I also like to hang with my friends and watch lots of chick flicks.

Maricela is located in Mariposa Hall 1st Floor Lounge. She is available: Monday's 1pm-3pm, Tuesday's 5pm-7pm, Wednesday's 4pm-7pm, and Thursday's 12pm-1pm (in KL 172) and 5pm-7pm.

 Hi my name is Chelsea Wood and I am from Valencia, CA. I  am currently a Junior here at UCM and majoring in Political Science.  In my free time I like to read, bake cookies, listen to music, play Super Nintendo, sew, sing in the choir, and go to the beach. I involved with the Invisible Children Organization and enjoy  eating Italian food. I also am interested in Harry potter and mosaics.

Chelsea is located in Mariposa Hall 1st Floor Lounge. She is available: Tuesday's 12pm-4pm, Thursday's 1pm-4pm, and Friday's 12pm-3pm.