Marielena Mendoza
Peer Academic Advisor
School of Social Sciences
Major:
Cognitive Science
Hometown
Santa Ana, CA
Extracurricular
* TNL Research Assistant (Summer 2022 – Present)
* Peer Academic Advisor (Fall 2022 – Present)
* Reading and Thrifting Enthusiast
Personal Biography
Why do you love UCI?
I love how UCI offers various outlets to explore both academic and personal interests. If you look around, finding a club devoted to your niche hobby or a lab researching a topic you’re curious about is easy to find.
How can you be a successful Anteater?
Remembering to be kind to yourself greatly helps one become a successful Anteater. Navigating higher education can be overwhelming, and I think we sometimes forget to applaud ourselves for simply trying.
What is one fun fact about yourself?
I find it relaxing to go for a walk while listening to music. When walking to class, I always try to cut through Aldrich Park for a few minutes of peace. Lana Del Rey, Mitski, and BTS make the walk all the more enjoyable.