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Savi Dhoat

Major: Bioinformatics
Class of 2023

Ravjodh Heer

Major: Computer Science
Class of 2023

Tanvir Sandhu

Major: Computer Science
Class of 2023

Tarun Singh Salh

Major: Computer Science
Alumni

Shavdeep Dosanjh

Major: MCD Bio
Class of 2022

Savi Kaur Dhoat

College Advisor @ UC Santa Cruz

Location: Bay Area, CA

Orgs and ECs:
SSA board member (Director of Sangat and Event Manager), Apna Virsa Bhangra, ISA, Bioinformatics Club

Bio:

Hi! I’m Savi, and I attend the University of California at Santa Cruz. Coming to Santa Cruz has been a great way for me to expand my religious and cultural identity because I went to a small, predominantly white high school.

I’m an advisor because I want to show incoming college and transfer students that Santa Cruz is a GREAT university. One should not be hindered by college rankings and I will show incoming college and transfer students why Santa Cruz is such an amazing school. Its beautiful campus and small, yet warm Punjabi Sikh community are just two reasons why Santa Cruz should definitely be on your college list. We have an active SSA and Bhangra team for those interested (and I happen to be a part of both so I can best guide them in these departments). Did you know that there are Sikh and Punjabi Studies at UC Santa Cruz?! More of a reason to consider Santa Cruz! I will look closely with students to figure out whether their proposed major is an option at Santa Cruz and how they will fit into our small Sikh and Punjabi community here :).

Ravjodh Heer

College Advisor @ UC Santa Cruz

Location: Bakersfield, CA

Orgs and ECs:
Sikh Student Association Marketing Manager, Indian Student Association member

Bio:

I am a sophomore at UC Santa Cruz studying computer science. I love computers and technology as well as cars and machinery. I also love staying fit at the gym and playing soccer which is my favorite sport. I am also well experienced in Graphic Design and Digital production.

I am an advisor because I personally believe that if there was someone there to help me understand the initial complications of college as an incoming freshman, I would be more involved in campus activities and altogether more successful. That’s why, I want to be someone who can help incoming students and give them the help they need to reach that success as well as experience a smooth transition from high school to college.

Tanvir Sandhu

College Advisor @ UC Santa Cruz

Location: San Jose, CA

Orgs and ECs:
UCSC Bhangra Captain, SSA Director of Religious Events, Kirtan, And Speech competitions.

Bio:

Hi! My name is Tanvir Kaur Sandhu, and I’m a sophomore at UC Santa Cruz majoring in Comp Sci. I’m a first generation college student, and I love to sing, dance, and perform!! I want to make sure that the future generations of Sikh students have role models to help guide them through high school, and even college, in a way that no one was able to guide me.

Shavdeep Dosanjh

College Advisor @ UC Santa Cruz

Location: Hercules, CA

Orgs and ECs:
BPSHI

Bio:

I am currently a third-year MCD bio major at UC Santa Cruz who is aspiring to become a neurologist. When I am not studying I am either playing soccer, boxing, at the gym, or out with friends.

I would like to become an advisor for Sikh Pre-College because I love the org’s goal and want to give back to our community by helping our youth during a crucial time of their lives.

Tarun Singh Salh

College Advisor @ UC Santa Cruz

Location: Union City

Orgs and ECs:
Sikh Student Association

Bio:

I was fortunate enough to find a job working as a Software Engineer at Boeing. I completed my Computer Science B.S. at UC Santa Cruz after transferring from Chabot College in Hayward, Ca. I have interests in tutoring, playing soccer, and I would love to help and share my advice to any generation of college students because I know its an intimidating process.

Frequently Asked Questions

There are around 100 Sikh students on campus.

Some Punjabi and Sikh organizations include the Sikh Student Association and Apna Virsa Bhangra team.

The unweighted GPA for Santa Cruz is 3.91 for incoming college students and 3.34 for transfer students.

You should aim for a SAT of 1290 and ACT between 28 and 32.

The most popular majors Computer Science and Engineering, Molecular, Cell & Developmental Biology, Psychology, Economics, Ecology & Evolutionary Biology.

The University of California Santa Cruz is on the UC Application. Apply by November 30th for Regular Decision. The FAFSA is due March 3rd.

The application fee is $70.

Students say the University of California at Santa Cruz is academically rigorous. The campus is beautiful with beaches 15 minutes away from campus. The campus is surrounded by nature in a small town. The student body is fairly diverse. There are very strong STEM majors at the University of California Santa Cruz. There is a 10 college system with unique characteristics.

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