Peer Advisors
Contact any of the peer advisors if you have a question about the major and would like a student perspective!
Interested in becoming a peer advisor? It’s a great way to be involved in the major, meet new people, and spread the word about Urban Studies! Applications are due in May and are available here. If you would like to reach out to any of the peer advisors, please email them using this address: Urbst_peeradvisors [at] lists.stanford.edu (Urbst_peeradvisors[at]lists[dot]stanford[dot]edu).
Hometown: Denver, CO
Pronouns: He/him
Why I'm majoring in Urban Studies: I’ve always been passionate about studying the built environment. From architecture to mobility, I love analyzing layered urban histories. Every city has a unique story that continuously evolves, shaping the urban life that we experience today. However, beyond the theoretical analysis of cities, I want to work in urban design or urban planning. As the global population continues to skyrocket, more and more people will live in cities. In turn, we have no choice but to focus our attention on improving urban life for all ...
Hometown: Philadelphia, PA
Pronouns: She/her
Why I'm majoring in Urban Studies: Growing up in Philadelphia, I witnessed firsthand how the powerful forces of an urban environment directly shape a person's education, opportunities, and future. I chose to major in Urban Studies because it allowed me to dig deeper into the complex sociologies behind these real-world processes, turning my lived experiences into academic insight. I am drawn to the blunt, unfiltered reality of cities and the incredible diversity that defines them.
What I like best about Urban Studies: It treats the city not just as a ...