Farheen Chowdhury joined us as a WISCIENCE Peer Leader in spring 2024. Peer Leaders are undergraduate students who support their peers in WISCIENCE programs and courses while learning valuable leadership skills. Find out more about Farheen!
Pronouns: She/her
Year: First (in spring 2024)
Major: Neurobiology and Psychology
Hometown: Dhaka, Bangladesh
If you could choose anyone to be a mentor to you, who would it be?
My parents! They are the epitome of kindness and hard work!
What is your favorite place on campus?
Memorial Union.
What extracurricular activities are you involved in?
I’m currently in the Anatomy Club and in the American Medical Women’s Association.
What do you like most about Madison?
Madison has the perfect balance between chaotic and calm.
What are your favorite snacks for a study session?
Popcorn and pistachios.
What is an academic accomplishment that you are proud of?
I’m proud of myself for taking organic chemistry for my first semester here at UW-Madison.
What are you looking forward to about being a peer leader this semester?
I look forward to building meaningful connections with my peers.
What sparked your interest in STEM?
My first-grade teacher taught me all about the magical world of biology in the simplest way possible and I have been interested ever since.
What is your vision for life after graduation?
I hope to be in medical school and to have a good work-life balance after graduation. I want to be able to always prioritize my family and friends.
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