Peer Advisors
Meet the department’s peer advisors for 2024-25. Reach out to any of them for general advising questions and to review your checklist—whether you are declaring your major or (for seniors) want to revise the courses listed under “Academic Progress” in Workday.
2024-2025
Geneva McLain
Geneva McLain is a fourth year Handler Scholar majoring in political science and learning a few languages along the way. Their community involvement includes working with kids experiencing foster care and people impacted by the justice system, an internship at the New York State Office of the Attorney General, and doing a few stand-up mics downtown. On campus, you might find them writing for the Campus Times, walking their dog, or filming a vlog.
Email GenevaAlexander Yang
Hailing from Belmont, Massachusetts, Alex is a senior studying political science and business entrepreneurship with a minor in music performance. On campus, he is involved in Model UN, mock trial, and chamber orchestra, as well as being an RA.
Email AlexIlana Weiss
Ilana is a junior from Phoenix, Arizona, majoring in political science and minoring in business and psychology. She spent this past summer in Chicago as an intern for the Chicago Cubs in their Baseball Operations Department. On campus, she is a member of the softball team and deputy chief justice of the All-Campus Judicial Council.
Email Ilana