Leena Jaiswal 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 Leena!
Pronouns: She/her
Year: Second (in spring 2024)
Major: Pre-Pharmacy (Undeclared)
Hometown: Milwaukee, WI
If you could choose anyone to be a mentor to you, who would it be?
Priyanka Chopra Jonas.
What is your favorite place on campus?
My favorite place on campus is the Bakke, especially the ice rink.
What extracurricular activities are you involved in?
I am in the Pre-Pharmacy Club, India Students Association, and Wisconsin RangDe (a fusion South Asian dance team).
What are your favorite snacks for a study session?
My favorite snacks right now are Garden Salsa Sun Chips, mandarin oranges, and anything with chocolate.
If you could be any animal, what would you be and why?
If I could be any animal I would be a whale because I love the ocean and they seem very carefree and relaxed.
What is an academic accomplishment that you are proud of?
An academic accomplishment that I am proud of is reaching my targeted GPA goal every semester so far.
What are you looking forward to about being a peer leader this semester?
I am looking forward to meeting new people to learn about experiences different than mine and to learn more about myself. I am also looking forward to being able to provide guidance to others based on my experiences, which can hopefully help with their college journey.
What sparked your interest in STEM?
Math and science were always my favorite subjects and I always loved to learn when it came to math or science. Once I took biology and chemistry in high school, it reassured me that I love STEM and it brings out my strengths.
What is your vision for life after graduation?
After graduation, I want to focus on a career in pharmacy. Specifically, I want to work in pediatric pharmacy.
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