Peer Leaders are undergraduate students who support their peers in WISCIENCE programs and courses while learning valuable leadership skills. Find out more about Shefali and her experience as a returning Peer Leader!
Pronouns: She/her
Year: Third (in spring 2024)
Major: Neurobiology
Hometown: Fond du Lac, WI
If you could choose anyone to be a mentor to you, who would it be?
My aunt.
What is your favorite place on campus?
Union South.
What do you like most about Madison?
The people.
What is an academic accomplishment that you are proud of?
Successfully navigating through the transfer process after freshman year and being able to excel academically is a significant achievement for me.
What sparked your interest in STEM?
Growing up around successful STEM majors.
What is your vision for life after graduation?
Medical school.
What advice would you give a friend considering becoming a peer leader?
Take the opportunity to talk to many people, and be approachable and flexible with your schedule.
What have you learned through your experience of being a peer leader?
How to communicate with others, and empathize with others.
Meet the rest of the WISCIENCE Peer Leaders.
Learn more about the WISCIENCE Peer Leader program.