Hi everyone! My name is Erica Ochiai, and I’m currently a sophomore studying Business Administration, Human-Computer Interaction, and Japanese. I’m passionate about pottery, surfing, thrifting, volleyball, and cooking! At Carnegie Mellon, I’m involved with Delta Gamma, UEA, Club Volleyball, and I work at Capital Grains.

I’m excited to help you find the perfect balance between work and fun, whether it’s through time management tips, study strategies, or just finding ways to make the most of your college experience!

Hello! I’m Lehar, a Master's student specializing in Business Intelligence and Data Analytics. Alongside my studies, I am a research assistant at the Tepper School of Business. I enjoy traveling and reading new books in my free time. As your academic coach, I'm happy to help you with anything you need, whether it's time management, refining study skills, setting goals, staying motivated, or simply discussing any topic of interest. Please feel free to reach out—I’m excited to connect with each of you!

Hi! I'm Shanaya, a junior studying Materials Science and Engineering with an additional major in Biomedical Engineering at CIT. I was born in Austin but grew up in Mumbai, India (if you ask me about home, I'll never stop talking).

At CMU, I compete as a sprinter for the Track and Field team and am involved in Alpha Kappa Psi and Kappa Kappa Gamma. Hence, juggling academics, athletics, and extracurriculars is something I’ve learned through experience, and I know how challenging it can be. As an Academic Coach, I’m here as a peer and a friend who understands the demands of student life. My goal is to create a space where you can talk openly, and we can work together to manage your time in a way that fits your priorities and still gives you time to rest and socialize.

Hi, I'm Shweta! I am currently pursuing my master's in Artificial Intelligence at CMU. I love anything that has to do with data and am excited to learn new things surrounding it. Beyond academics, I'm passionate about various art forms, including sketching, painting with different mediums, digital art, and crocheting. I love animals and you shouldn't be too surprised if you see me petting dogs in the parks or waving at cats in windows.

As an international student with diverse experiences, I have had my fair share of ups and downs and have navigated through them with self-awareness and empathy. As an academic coach, I bring my values of kindness, honesty, and positivity to the table. I firmly believe that every attempt, no matter how small, is a step forward in one's journey; to me, that is progress. If you find yourself reading this on the SASC website, it's a step in the right direction! Having experienced it myself, I like to think that everyone is a diamond in the making, I am here to help you believe in that too.