Stateside Stories: Unplugged and Unscripted
(my personal catch of the winter at State College) I've been in the USA for almost two years now, and it's been a rollercoaster ride. There have been good days, bad days, and times when I laughed so hard I cried. It's all part of this messy yet beautiful chapter in my life. A canvas of ups and downs that I've come to appreciate. In the beginning, I questioned my life choices almost daily. I'd ask myself, "Why did I sign up for a Ph.D. here, of all places?" Adjusting to a new environment felt like trying to dance salsa when all I knew was the two-step. Everything was unfamiliar, and it was overwhelming. Slowly, I realized that this journey wasn't just about earning a degree. I'm here because I love learning and genuinely diving into things that matter to me. It's not just about formal education but about growing as a person. Learning has changed the way I think and how I see the world. It's made me pause before I speak, consider the impact...