"Algorizin has helped me with professional growth and improved my communication skill which played a vital role in connecting with employers."
Anamol Acharya · Workflow Engineer at HiOperator
Introduction
I graduated with a bachelor's degree in Computer Science from Texas Tech University. I initially began my U.S. journey at Dallas College where I received my Associate Degree from.
I was always rather interested in Bioinformatics, however, the universities I was looking at were not offering this particular major. I finally found Texas State University which provided me with a great scholarship in the Computer Science department which felt like the closest thing to Bioinformatics.
What were your biggest struggles in America? How did you overcome the challenge and what did you learn from it?
I realized my life in the U.S. meant working harder than a regular student. "My average was usually 15-16 credits every semester while maintaining regular life". Alongside, having to work hard to manage the financial needs and plan ahead.
One good thing that came out of the hard work was getting to accomplish those milestones. "I gave my best to work on my studies and that went well so that is a good thing. Meanwhile, it helped me to challenge myself and learn". Getting through these accomplishments also helped me become more independent and mature.
How did you learn about Algorizin?
During my senior year, it occurred to me that I would have to work on my portfolio and gain internship experience to land a job. This realization led me to connect with people on LinkedIn and form networks in order to ramp up my experience.