The Advising Edit

Dates to Know

📅 February 6, 2026: Schedule of Classes + Enrollment Times Drop

Winter Remote After Hours Advising:

📅 February 6, 2026, 10-11:30am 

📅 February 9, 2026, 4-5:30pm 

Peer Advising Column

Hi there! My name is Taylor Koshiol, and I'm a first-gen college student in my fourth year at UCSD, studying Cognitive Science Design and Interaction. I'm interested in all things design, programming, and user research! This is my third year serving as a Peer Advisor for Sixth College, and I am so excited about wrapping up my time at UCSD with more fun Advising tabling and events. I'm also a research assistant for the UCSD Comparative Cognition Lab and a Dialogue for Peace Student Fellow. Below you can find weekly tips, advice, and more from me!

Week 8 Peer Spotlight

Happy Week 8, Sixers! Last week, we shared 5 peaceful study spots on campus to hopefully help you find a comfortable place to prepare for exams. This week, we want to share 5 tips, tricks, and resources for how to take care of yourself during exam season. It’s important to practice self-care and develop healthy routines for success.

1. Check in with Yourself Regularly
   Engaging in self-care is one of the most important steps in maintaining a strong sense of self and a high degree of mental well-being. It’s important to check in with yourself to make sure you are meeting your self-care needs.
      
2. Make Strategies for Success
    
   
3. Find a Relaxing Spot
   It’s important to take the time to rest and reset throughout the day. Find a place on campus where you can get some peace.
      
   
4. Make Note of Things to do Around Campus
   

   Especially if you are currently living on campus, it’s easy to feel stuck at school. Stepping away from routine scenery can reduce stress and improve your mood!
   

5. Connect with Campus Resources
   

   Academic Resources

   • Academic Advising
   • The Writing Hub

   Student Health and Well-Being Resources

   • Counseling and Psychological Services (CAPS)
   • Student Health Services

   Community Resources

   • The Zone
   • UCSD Recreation
   • Women’s Resource Center
   • Black Resource Center (BRC)
   • Lesbian Gay Bisexual Transgender Resource Center (LGBT)