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Growing up in the #IndianArmy, I absolutely loved it! By the time I was 18, we had moved over 9 times across 9 states! #Diversity #India #TravelTuesday #IWS #VoicesIWS
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Hitting the books!
My family planned a visit to #TajMahal when I was in Grade 10 and I chose to stay at home by myself and study!!! Little know fact about me, I have never been to this well-known site which can see upto 70,000 daily visitors!!!
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My #dad was a strong guiding factor during this time of my life. He investigated opportunities for me & introduced me to careers I had never considered. #RoleModel #Guide #Parents #LifeChoices #IWS #VoicesIWS
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#LifeChoices #STEM #WomeninScience #WomenInSTEM #IWS #VoicesIWS #RealLife #SayItForward #CelebrateYourStory
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#ArrangedMarriage #LifeChoices #RealLife #IWS #VoicesIWS #WomenInScience #WomenInSTEM #India
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#IWS #VoicesIWS #GradSchool #WomenInScience
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Sadly, my story is hardly unique. theguardian.com/education/2018…
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#IWS #VoicesIWS #WomenInSTEM #WomenInScience #WomenInspire #SayItForward #CelebrateYourStory
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Sometimes, the harder you try to make something work, the harder it gets. I had spent 9 years in US, traveled extensively and despite challenges, had grown to love the country and its people.
It was time to say goodbye. #IWS #VoicesIWS #LifeChoices
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I packed by belongings in my car, drove up I5 and landed in here. At the border, the official said - Welcome #Home!
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In 3 months I had the perfect job. 🙏@andremarziali
In a year, I had wonderful multicultural friends.
I now have a family and am a citizen!
Ummm... still working on savings!🙄
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Professionally, I have done some of my proudest work as a scientist @borealgenomics & worked with amazing people @C_D_R_D.
Personally, I found friends, family and a place to call home!
#IWS #VoicesIWS #DreamsFulfilled #ProudCandian #Vancouver
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♦️You are never alone. Find your tribe!
♦️Your circumstances do not define you. Know your worth!
♦️It's okay to be lost. Clarify your values!
♦️Speak up. Others are counting on you!
♦️Stay curious, explore. And always #leadwithlove!
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