Our Graduate Academic Counselor, Maria Nishanian, is available to support students with their academic journey with in-person meetings, phone meetings, and workshops. Areas of support can include:
- One-on-one counseling
- Academic and personal support
- Help in developing effective communication skills
- Time management strategies and work/life balance
- Help overcoming self-doubt and imposter syndrome
- Facilitate good mentoring relationships and healthy research communities
- Referrals to campus resources
- Lend a listening ear when students are stressed
For an appointment, email mnishanian@ucmerced.edu or call 209-947-9358.
