Peer Advisors are current upper level undergraduate Economics majors. They play a vital role in assisting with advising to our undergraduate students. You may meet with one of them during drop-in hours! They are highly trained and have a variety of experiences in student groups, studying abroad, internships, and leadership experience.
Drop-In Advising Hours & Location
Our advising office is located at 309 Susan V. Herbst Hall.
Monday | 10 AM - 12 PM
12:30 PM- 4:30 PM |
Tuesday | 10:45 am - 12:15 PM
12:30 PM - 4:30 PM |
Wednesday | 10:30 AM - 12 PM
1:30 PM - 4:30 PM |
Thursday | 10:45 - 12:15 PM
2:30 pm - 4:30 PM |
Friday | 10 AM - 3 PM |
Econ's Peer Advisors Team
Alyssa Heitz
Major: Economics Minor: Healthcare Management and Insurance Studies
Class Standing: Senior
Involvement at UConn: Transfer Student Association - attended both UConn Waterbury and UConn Hartford campuses
What I Love Most about Economics: I like how Economics can be used to make decisions about law and policy, and how it can be used to promote efficiency across a variety of fields.
Julia Mazzola
Majors: Economics and Statistical Data Science
Class Standing: Senior
Involvement at UConn: UConn Field Hockey Video Analyst, Economics Peer Advisor, and Women in Business
What I Love Most about Economics: I love the versatility of Economics and how its principles can be applied to understand many various areas such as healthcare, labor, and finance.
Maya Leonard
Major: Economics Minor: Human Development and Family Sciences
Class Standing: Junior
Involvement at UConn: Engagement Intern at UConn Hillel, Pi Beta Phi
What I Love Most about Economics: I’ve loved being able to understand how the world functions through a more analytical perspective and studying a social science that explores the intersection between decision making and people and how it can affect society on a larger level.
Sherlyn Alvarado
Majors: Economics and Women's, Gender, Sexuality Studies
Class Standing: Junior
Involvement at UConn: Economics Mentor for The Major Experience, part of WHUS Station, and Multimedia Committee Member
What I Love Most about Economics: The Economics field is like a puzzle waiting to be solved. Each question and topic become a challenge, and putting the pieces together is immensely satisfying.