8 Questions with Neti Gupta, Senior Undergraduate Academic Advisor

“I love meeting with students, strategizing, problem-solving and getting people ready for their careers!”

Neti Gupta has a passion for helping students navigate college and preparing them for their dream career.

Students with a major in Architecture (last names M-Q) and Sustainable Built Environments, or minor in Sustainable Built Environments: meet your new advisor!

1. What brought you to CAPLA, and where did you work before joining the college?

I was really excited when this posting opened up, as I have always admired and been a fan of CAPLA—the work, the people, the environments, the buildings, the garden—everything about it!

Before this, I was most recently a Pre-Health Advisor at The A Center. 

2. Tell us about your current role. 

I am an undergraduate advisor, and my focus is students majoring in Architecture (last names M-Q) and Sustainable Built Environments, or minoring in Sustainable Built Environments.

3. What do you find most rewarding about your job?

I love meeting with students, strategizing, problem-solving and getting people ready for their careers!

4. What do you enjoy about working with students?

I have been working with students directly for over 10 years, and my favorite part is seeing them feeling accomplished, happy and excited about what they are learning!

5. What do you find most challenging for your job, and how have you overcome that?

The most difficult thing is managing all of the duties that can sometimes overlap, and I overcome it by diligent time management, taking breaks and staying well-rounded/healthy/holistic! 

6. Beyond your job, what are your passions?

Outside of work, you can find me outdoors, at the yoga studio or with my loved ones! 

7. What is your advice for students to find success at CAPLA and UArizona?

My advice is to stay curious, seek support and have fun along the way!

8. What does the CAPLA experience mean to you?

I think being part of CAPLA means being part of an environmentally and socially conscious community!