About Me — Anika Neela
A galactic dreamer with room for giggles
One of the most challenging interview questions for me has always been ‘Tell me about yourself?’ I always struggle to effectively describe myself and apologize in advance for my possibly inadequate response to this question.
Background
I am a 23-year-old Software Engineer at Microsoft in the USA, who is also a part-time Master’s student at Georgia Tech, specializing in Machine Learning. Yes, that also means, I don’t have a life. Haha.
I was born in Bangladesh and was fortunate to be awarded a merit scholarship to study in the United States at the age of 14. While it was a difficult decision for my parents to send their daughter across the world to study, they highly valued education and trusted me to take this opportunity head-on. I am deeply grateful to them for giving me the chance to grow and develop through this experience, which has had a profound impact on my perspective and character. It has truly been a valuable and enriching experience.
For more information about my professional experience and skills, please check out my LinkedIn profile at https://www.linkedin.com/in/anikaneela/.
Who am I?
I personally don’t like the idea to let my job or education define me as a person. I want to be more than just some title and hence this section.
I am a huge foodie, which puts me at great risk of getting kidnapped. I mean, if someone says, “I got good food at this party”; 9/10 times my response is going to be, “Imma come!”. Haha.
I also enjoy cooking, reading, writing (of course!), watching anime, and pursuing fitness. But above all, I love people. My relationship with my loved ones is extremely important to me. And although I may not get time for them, I make time. No excuses.
Why do I write?
I personally write for 3 main reasons:
- Ponder: Self-reflection is a crucial component of personal growth. For me, writing serves as a means of exploring and processing my inner thoughts and feelings. It can be a therapeutic and healing process.
- Philanthropy: Throughout my life, I have gained a wealth of knowledge and experience. Writing allows me to share what I have learned with others and contribute to the community in a meaningful way.
- Passion: When I was younger, I used to enjoy reading for pleasure. However, as life became busier, my efforts for reading out-of-school and my job began to fade. In order to rekindle my passion for reading, I have decided to try my hand at writing. After all, to be a good writer, it is important to be an avid reader.
My Medium Goals
- To connect and learn from all of you amazing people. I can’t wait to read your writings!
- To amplify my voice and grow an audience of passionate people with similar interests.
Topics
I cover an array of topics such as technology, education, immigration policies, fitness, finance, fiction, and more.
Truly, thank you for reading this. It would mean the world to me if you give my writings a read and if you like my content, do give a follow. It works as a great motivator to continue to write.
I am looking forward to reading yours. Cheers.
[You can also follow me at https://www.instagram.com/neela_official99/]
