Meet Peer Leader Sunil Baherawala

Headshot photo of Sunil Baherawala.

Peer Leaders are undergraduate students who support their peers in WISCIENCE programs and courses while learning valuable leadership skills. Find out more about Sunil and his experience as a Peer Leader!

Pronouns: He/Him
Major:
Information Science and International Studies
Peer Leader for: STEM Transfer
Hometown: Appleton, WI              

If you could choose anyone for a mentor, who would it be? 
Christopher Nolan  

What is your favorite place on campus?
Mosse Humanities  

What extracurricular activities are you involved in?
Pickleball Club-UW Madison                  

What is an academic accomplishment that you are proud of?
I am very proud of the majors and certificates I am involved in.

What sparked your interest in STEM?  
I wanted to gain an in depth education of the niche aspects of life.         

What is your vision for life after graduation? 
I hope to work for a company that helps disburse aid to underdeveloped countries.

What advice would you give a friend considering becoming a peer leader?
Go into it with the idea of trying to make friends and it’ll be tons of fun while you’re doing lots of good.   

What have you learned through your experience of being a peer leader?
I have learned that people come to this campus from all over the world and no matter what your major is, it is always worth learning about other cultures.              

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