Economics peer advisors are a valuable resource for prospective and current economics students.
Our peer advisors are trained by the undergraduate advising staff on department policies and procedures. They are very knowledgeable about the economics department because they have completed the process of declaring the major, and have taken economics courses on-campus. We encourage students to consult with them about their experiences in the Economics major.
If your questions require the review of your academic records, please refer to an Academic Advisor. Visit our advising website to view your options for getting in touch with an Academic Advisor.
How to Connect
To connect with a Peer Advisor, feel free to use one of the following options:
Peers Front Desk
Email: peers-econ@berkeley.edu
Peer Advising Appointments
Meet the Peer Advising Team
Ethan Hoffman
Major(s)/Minor(s)
Economics; minor in Science, Technology, & Society
Areas of interest in economics
Macroeconomic policy and commodities, specifically relating to the renewable energy transition in transportation
Interests outside of school
Play golf, rock climbing, and cooking exotic cuisines
Postgraduate Plans
I aspire to go into the electric vehicle industry and eventually earn my master's in economics
Emily Fan
Major(s)/Minor(s)
Economics & Data Science
Areas of interest in economics
Game Theory, Behavioral and Experimental Economics
Interests outside of school
Traveling, Gaming
Postgraduate Plans
Business Analyst
Michelle Margiotta
Major(s)/Minor(s)
Economics & Legal Studies
Areas of interest in economics
Environmental Economics, Financial Economics, and Monetary Law
Interests outside of school
Traveling, skiing, cooking
Postgraduate Plans
Traveling and pursuing a JD/MBA
Sophie Xue
Major(s)/Minor(s)
Economics & Cognitive Science
Areas of interest in economics
Economic inequality, gender wage gap, game theory
Interests outside of school
Cooking, playing tennis, and reading
Postgraduate Plans
Applying to Law school with an emphasis in social justice
Connecting with an Economics Peer Advisor
Peer Advisor Appointments (Coming Soon in Spring 2024)
We encourage new students pursuing an Economics major to seek out advice from our Peer Advisors. Our Peer Advisors are current Berkeley students majoring in Economics. They can help to answer your questions about the major and give you suggestions based on their experience as students.
All scheduled appointments are virtual.
Email the Peer Advising Team
If you would like to discuss course plans, major requirements, ask for advice or hear about our Peer Advisor's experience as a Berkeley student and Economics major, feel free to contact our Peers via email and other options.
Peer advisors can also be contacted via email at: peers@econ.berkeley.edu