"I received technical training and vastly enhanced my behavioral skills. In addition, I gained a deeper understanding of myself during that time. "

I first came to the United States to pursue my master’s degree as a student. I had already gotten a job in my native country and was on leave when I came over here. Once I arrived in the United States, I had to decide whether I wanted to accept the risk of starting over in a new country or return to my safe life in Bangladesh.

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When I first moved here, I was enthralled with the quality of life and chances available to us in the United States. As a result, I decided to take a risk and remain back. And I’m not going to lie, I’m glad I took the chance, and Algorizin has played a critical role in my success.

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What were your biggest struggles in America? How did you overcome the challenge and what did you learn from it?

As I already stated, I had to start from scratch here. As a result, the burden of starting over was enormous. I was working on my master’s degree and grappling with the question of what to do next.

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With a master’s degree, finding work in the United States is quite tricky. My friends and family members advised me to pursue a Ph.D. to gain permanent residency in this country quickly. Everyone I knew at the time who was in a similar circumstance to me was heading on the same path.

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On the other hand, I had no desire to pursue a Ph.D. That’s how I discovered Algorizin. I found a community of folks on the same journey as me in Algorizin. It gave me the confidence to trust my judgment.

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People, particularly immigrants in this country, feel that acquiring additional degrees will help them find jobs, obtain citizenship, etc. However, I could break free from that mentality, and Algorizin was important in my empowerment.

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How did Algorizin added value in your life?

To begin, I received technical training and vastly enhanced my behavioral/interview skills. Second, I was able to gain a better understanding of myself. I learned how to assess situations. I also received extensive guidance on improving soft skills such as time management, task prioritizing, and so on.

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What is your goal in life?

I believe that success is a journey and not a destination. If you want to succeed, you need to keep hustling. It’s a continuous road. My goal is to enjoy myself along the way.

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Do you have any advice for the international students who're struggling?

My advice to newcomers is to keep a positive attitude. Concentrate more on maintaining a positive mindset, remaining calm confident, believing in yourself, and progressively improving your abilities and productivity.

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Another thing to remember is to have a vision and plan it out ahead of time. Have an idea for what you want to accomplish, no matter how small the task, and when you want to achieve it.

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