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Marvin Lopez, the Director of Student Programs in Engineering Student Services (ESS), joins us this week to introduce the programming element of ESS. This includes the programs, resources and opportunities that support a student's success in four areas: wellness, academic, professional and leadership. Like Marvin says, "You can't spell success without ESS!" For a transcript, please visit the episode page on the ESS podcast hub.

We know that financial aid has been more of a burden this year than in the past due to changes in the FAFSA. We were happy to invite Joseph Sell, Assistant Director, Financial Aid and Scholarships, to the podcast this week to discuss all things financial aid. We discuss deadlines, how to get support, where to find your most up-to-date information and much more. For a transcript, please visit the episode page on the ESS podcast hub.

Our first podcast episode of the summer is giving more information about Golden Bear Advising and introducing you to Engineering Student Services academic advising. We are excited to have Shareena Samson, the director of advising and policy in Engineering Student Services and ESS adviser Catherine Bouvier Dang. For a transcript, please visit the ESS 801: Introduction to GBA & ESS advisers on the ESS podcast hub.

Our final episode of the season is here and we are excited to have the co-presidents for the Engineering Student Council (ESC), Ryan Huntley and Tino Trangia. You'll learn about ESC student resources, the Blue & Gold Certification, how to get involved with clubs and organizations and more! For a transcript, please visit the episode page on the ESS podcast hub.

Our podcast this week is all about the new Late Schedule Change Policy that begins this semester. Sharon Mueller, director of advising and policy in ESS goes over the policy and process, plus answers many questions we think new and continuing students might have. For a transcript, please visit the episode page on the ESS podcast hub.

This week we have three guests to discuss Berkeley Engineering's transfer student resources. From Engineering Student Services, Nicole McIntyre, manager of transfer success initiatives and two of our transfer ambassadors, Steve Foryoung and Naz Khairallah. For a transcript, please visit the episode page on the ESS podcast hub.