Chandra Chouhan

Hi! My name is Chandra Chouhan and I’m a rising senior at UW-Madison majoring in Global Health and International Studies. I was raised in a Hindu household in the suburbs of Milwaukee, WI, while attending a Christian school for the greater part of my upbringing. My faith has provided me with a sense of purpose and meaning, helping me find the deeper significance in life’s everyday moments. My faith has been a source of guidance and meaning throughout my life. My parents taught me how to embrace the teachings of all religions and adopt their fundamental values which are common to all walks of life. While growing up, I was exposed to an array of religious practices having visited many places of worship and engaged in various religious practices. Through these experiences, I learned how to draw connections between different faiths through their stories, traditions, beliefs, and values. I learned that people perceive their religion far differently than how it is portrayed to the rest of the world. Through the Center for Interfaith Dialogue I aim to help educate people about all religions to foster an inclusive campus culture where we can freely observe our faiths and appreciate each other’s beliefs.