The Office of Academic Advising proudly announces Cristina Barrera as Student Director of Peer Academic Advising for 2012-2013. Cristina is a Sid Rich junior majoring in Health Sciences with a minor in Sociology. She has served as an O-week PAA for two years, helped establish the Health Professions PAA Program and currently serves Sid Rich as a head PAA.
When asked why she chose to apply for the position, Cristina says, “Academic advising is such an important component to student life here at Rice University, and I have enjoyed the fact that all of the work I have put in as an O-Week PAA, Head PAA, and a Health-Professions PAA benefits such a large percentage of the student population. With my own involvement in the PAA program, I have gained a considerable amount of leadership and communication experience, and I would like to continue my own personal growth and take on additional responsibilities within the PAA program.”
In addition to her work with the Office of Academic Advising, Cristina is currently an intern at the Wellness Center, volunteers with the Rice Women’s Resource Center, and serves as a Sid Rich associate justice. Cristina hopes to pursue a career in Public Health upon graduation. Please help us welcome Cristina Barrera to our Academic Advising team!