Peer Leaders are undergraduate students who support their peers in WISCIENCE programs and courses while learning valuable leadership skills. Find out more about Lily and her experience as a Peer Leader!
Pronouns: She/her
Majors: Neurobiology and Psychology
Peer Leader for: Research
Hometown: Rice Lake, WI
If you could choose anyone for a mentor, who would it be?
I am not sure if you want a serious or silly answer here, so I will give you both! Serious answer: Dr. Rita Charon. Silly answer: Dr. Miranda Bailey
What is your favorite place on campus?
Memorial Union
What extracurricular activities are you involved in?
BadgerSPILL, Research at Zhao Lab
What do you like most about Madison?
All of the fun, community-building activities such as the Farmers’ Market and the Night Market!
What are your favorite snacks for a study session?
Nerd Clusters
What is an academic accomplishment that you are proud of?
Receiving the Morris H. Aprison Scholarship for Undergraduate Research
What sparked your interest in STEM?
I am a naturally curious person who is drawn to understanding why things work and how they happen. STEM has always been interesting to me because it has provided a path for me to explore many of my questions.
What is your vision for life after graduation?
More school, woohoo!! I plan on studying medicine.
What advice would you give a friend considering becoming a peer leader?
Go for it! It is so rewarding to work with students who are interested in pursuing their goals in STEM the same way that you have.
What have you learned through your experience of being a peer leader?
Leadership is all about adaptability! Embracing the unexpected is an opportunity for growth.
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