aardvarkApricot | Carnegie Mellon University `28

About Me

Hey there! I'm a first-gen international student from Nara, Japan (yes, where the friendly deer roam free!) with a passion for building bridges - both literally and culturally. When I'm not solving complex engineering problems or crushing it in Civilization VI, you'll find me swimming laps or tending to my beloved bonsai tree. My Japanese roots and love for innovation fuel my dream of creating sustainable communities through civil engineering. Living by my favorite proverb 'Fall seven times, stand up eight,' I've learned that every challenge is just another puzzle waiting to be solved - whether it's fixing a tennis racket with duct tape or nailing an English presentation!