My journey has been quite the adventure, starting from seeking my first research internship to eventually landing at Cornell University, a prestigious IVY in the US. Before that, I studied at NSUT in Delhi for my undergraduate degree. Like many, I didn't receive much assistance in finding MechE research opportunities. However, through collaborations with esteemed institutions such as KU Leuven in Belgium and Nanyang Technological University in Singapore, I ended up at my dream university. Working in various research labs worldwide, I've had the chance to interact with numerous master's and doctoral students. With these diverse experiences, I aim to share the lessons I've learned and support others on their academic journeys.