Please meet ASU West's Peer Mentor, Kassandra Barrera Garcia!

Hello everyone! I was born and raised in Phoenix, Arizona. I am currently a Senior at Arizona State University West Campus getting a degree in Forensic Science. In 2019, I graduated from Phoenix College with an Associate in Science and Arts. That same year I transferred to Arizona State University to continue my studies. I was a part of the TRAIN program in both schools and researched at Phoenix College for two years. I worked closely with Dr. Robin Cotter, who is a microbiology teacher for the biosciences department. She allowed me to do research on a Biodegradation project that involved different species of pseudomonas.

As I continue my studies at ASU, I am a Student Peer Mentor for the TRAIN scholarship. My job is to help incoming transfer students and support students already enrolled in ASU classes in the New College Program. Aside from being at school, I love to be outdoors and go hiking. I also love to play the piano and hang out with my friends and family. :)

Please contact Kassandra for more information about her experience at West and her transfer experience.