I’m a Mechanical Engineer with a slightly unusual and diverse academic journey — VIT in India, a BS in Data Science from IIT Madras, and now a Master's from the University of Melbourne in Australia. Along the way, I’ve had international exposure through NUS Singapore and experiences across the UAE. I’ve worked on everything from research papers and patents to industry projects and internships, while balancing academics with being a student-athlete. And yes, volleyball has been a big part of the journey too. I’ve made plenty of mistakes, figured things out along the way, and learned a lot from the process. Now I’m happy to share that experience with anyone trying to navigate a similar path.