Welcome to PeerTalks! In this episode we just wanted to introduce ourselves and tell you all about our vision for this podcast. If you have any question, concerns, or suggestions, please feel free to email us at ugengr@uci.edu

PeerTalks Intro

What are you all up to this summer? Wether you have an internship, full time job, summer classes, or you're just chillin... sit down with Bri and Sishir to talk about some common concerns students have surround the summer pressure. This includes but is not limited to: not feeling qualified enough to start your role, disappointment around not having landed a position, or the fear that taking a summer off will set you back in your engineering career. 

As always, please email us with any questions or suggestions at ugengr@uci.edu

This Summer

Do you feel like it is impossible to make friends on campus? Is it hard to socialize in engineering classes? Listen to Bri and Mariam chat about their way of navigating community, support, and fun involvements during their time on campus!


Let us know if there is any events you want to see that could help y'all get connected! We would love to host the events. If you have any question or suggestions, please email us at ugengr@uci.edu

Get Connected Next Year! Do EETTT

PeerTalks is back and we have a new host, Abaigh, a Chemical Engineering Peer Advisor!
In this episode, Bri Mena will be telling us what is like transitioning into the industry and give some helpful tips for current students as a recent alumna of UC-Irvine. Bri was a Peer Advisor who graduated in 2023 with a Mechanical Engineering degree.

Catching Up With Bri

In this episode, we hear from Toni Martinez Mental Health and Emotional Wellbeing Programs Manager from Student Wellness & Health Promotion on what it means be "well" along with debunking some misconceptions about mental health. Tune in to learn how you can help take care of your mental health and what to do if you may need help!

Your Student Guide to Wellness

Join us on PeerTalks today with Ashley Inocencio to talk about life as a first generation, third-year civil engineering student. Hear from a peer for some helpful tips to go from surviving to thriving in engineering!

Talking with a First Generation Engineering Student

In this episode, we will be talking with Liz Held, a Senior Buyer at Urban Decay, who also worked for SpaceX and Tesla. We will be chatting about overcoming burnout and her career journey.

Dealing with Burnout

On this episode, we are chatting with Dr. Wendy Robello, Senior Director of Systems Engineering at Northrop Grumman, on how she navigated her way through UCI from overcoming academic probation to dealing with imposter syndrome.

Overcoming Adversity

Listen to our annual Women in Engineering Panel hosted by fourth year Mechanical Engineering and Peer Academic Advisor, Mariam Al Moubasher. The Panelists are Tara Esfahani, Meg Houck, Jewelle Segarra, Carolina Perez, and Brianna Mena.

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