We are dedicated to fostering academic excellence and are driven by the philosophy that students working with students promotes academic and personal success.

The rigor of classes and the expectations here at Cal are very difficult and high. However, with the help of tutors, I was able to learn the level of analysis needed to succeed at Cal.

- Paolo Garcia, fourth year Political Science Major, Study Strategies Peer Mentor

We are dedicated to fostering academic excellence and are driven by the philosophy that students working with students promotes academic and personal success.

It is my wish that your experience in the SLC allows you to discover your personal gifts, to expand intellectually and to develop an awareness and understanding of others.

- Cara Stanley,
Director, Student Learning Center

In preparing for future careers or graduate/professional school, students hone their leadership skills by joining the SLC.

Working as a tutor at the SLC when I was a junior at Berkeley helped me to become a better writer. It was also my first introduction to the profound pleasure of the pedagogic moment, when two people are thinking through ideas together.

- Colleen Lye, Professor of English, UC Berkeley