Peer Advisors (PAs) are current upper-level undergraduate Economics majors who have been trained to understand and advise on degree requirements and University resources. They play a vital role in advising at our office, and undergraduate Economics majors can meet with one of them during drop-in hours. They have a variety of experiences including student groups, studying abroad, internships, and other leadership positions.

Major: Economics Minor: Accounting

Class Standing: Senior

Involvement at UConn: Homies - Friends of the Homer Babbage Library and HuskyThon

What I Love Most about Economics: Economics is an incredibly diverse field which allows me the flexibility to apply my knowledge in many different places throughout my life, whether it be personal or professional. I enjoy learning about all the different parts of economics, but I especially enjoy learning about macroeconomics.

Major: Economics Minor: Human Development and Family Sciences

Class Standing: Senior

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.

Majors: Economics and Pre-Statistical Data Science Minor: Spanish

Class Standing: Junior

Involvement at UConn: UConn Model United Nations, UConn FED Challenge

What I Love Most about Economics: What I love most about economics is how it applies both to everyday life at the individual level and to the global economy, where choices made under constraints can have far-reaching impacts.

Majors: Economics and Women's, Gender, Sexuality Studies

Class Standing: Senior

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.