Major: Political Science

Expected Graduation Year: 2011

Interests/Hobbies: Tea, mentoring, reading

Bio: I'm from Southern California and the fourth child of f5. I love mentoring and the program is an amazing way to get involved in the community

Favorite Movie: Gladiator

Favorite Song: "Grace Kelly" - Mika

Major: Social Welfare

Minor: Education & Public Policy

Expected Graduation Year: Spring 2011

Interests/Hobbies: I love painting, drawing, sleeping, hanging out with friends and family, dancing, psychology, volunteering and traveling.

Bio: Hi, my name is Faviola. I was born in Fullerton, CA and raised in Brea, CA (near Disneyland). I have three sisters and two brothers. I am currently a third year at UC Berkeley. This is my second semester with YSP and I really enjoy meeting all the mentors and mentees every semester. I hope that after graduating to pursue a career as a clinical psychologist helping the Latin@ community.

Favorite Movie: I love movies, so I’m narrowed it to three: Bajo la Misma Luna, Scarface and Ever After.

Favorite Song: Three of my top favorites are: Jay-z “99 Problems”, La Oreja de Van Gogh “Rosas” and Bobby Pulido “Desvelado”

Major: Molecular and Cell Biology and Religious Studies

Expected Graduation Year: 2012

Hobbies/Interests: Church, traveling, going on random/spontaneous
adventures, watching movies

Bio: I was born in the Chicagoan suburb of Des Plaines, Illinois, lived
in Egypt and Saudi Arabia for almost a year, and moved back to Chicago
where I was raised until the age of 8. I then moved to Southern California in the small city of Redlands, CA. I have been at Berkeley since 2008. After graduation, I wish to apply to medical school to someday become a general practitioner, or some sort of surgeon. I speak English, Arabic, and Spanish. My favorite sport is basketball, and my is one of the best friends I have ever had. I learn from him everyday.

Favorite Movie: Beautiful Mind

Favorite Song: Life in Technicolor-Coldplay

Major: English

Expected Graduation Year: 2012

Interests/Hobbies: Relaxing, Traveling, Reading, Writing, Hanging out with
friends, and going to/watching movies (when funds are good :])

Bio: I am from the Los Angeles area (Gardena to be exact) and have been up here at Berkeley since Fall 2008. After graduation I hope to go to graduate school and become a large-scale magazine/publication editor, and someday the Editor-In-Chief! This is my second year in the program and I have had a great time since day one.

Favorite Movie: The Devil Wears Prada

Favorite Song: Empire State of Mind By Jay-Z & Alicia Keys

Major: Intended Business

Expected Graduation Year: 2012

Interests/Hobbies: Singing, Reading Sci-Fi

Bio: I grew up in Dubai, but I was born in Canada. I came to Berkeley for college and I've been involved with YSP since my second year. I really want to manage my own business when I get older.

Favorite Movie: Dark Knight

Favorite Song: "Because You Loved Me" - Celine

Major: History

Expected Graduation Year: 2011

Interests/Hobbies: reading about things that happened a long time ago,
looking at art, and watching reality competition shows like Iron Chef and
Project Runway

Bio: I'm from the place in Southern California between Santa Barbara and
Los Angeles. I'm in my third year at UC Berkeley, and this will be my
second full year working with YSP. I'm sure it will be the best year!

Favorite Movie: Amélie

Favorite Song: "Nowhere Man" - The Beatles

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