Tanisha Nalavadi
Tanisha is a senior studying Computer Science and Statistics from Mumbai, India. After graduation she will be moving onto her next adventure in Seattle. Tanisha is obsessed with scuba diving and anything to do with the ocean. She loves to binge watch the Mindy Project, collect post cards, and go on long walks
L's Taken
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"Thank you for applying but..."
Duke Spoon (got that rejection before I arrived on campus freshman year)
SLG rush
100+ new grad job applications (no joke)
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Things I thought I'd finish but never did
5
Everyday L's of life
A complete and total lack of motivation to do my weekly CS 330 psets
Stress napping
Skipping my workout
Forgetting to do my laundry
On the Bright Side
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Memories I made when I wasn't working/studying
2
Things I've learned that will still matter in 10 years
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TV shows, movies, and books I've enjoyed
3
Things I'm proud of that you won't see on my resume
Building a community at Duke, half way across the world from home
Being a great older sibling and supporting my brother
Appreciating feedback and criticism and always having an open mind
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Unconventional skills
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Quirks that make me who I am
I love the ocean so so much that I get instantly happy every time I think of it/ visit it
I'm incredibly spontaneous but I also have a type A side to me
57% of the reason I was most excited to move to the US was year long supply of strawberries
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Small joys in my life
Snacking on chocolate chips
Walking through campus during golden hour
A sunny day
Wednesday night jazz @ Mary Lou
The feeling after a good workout
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Obstacles I have overcome
4
Things I've done that pushed me out of my comfort zone
Moved half way across the world for college
Rush
Pursuing a career in tech + CS degree without ever having coded before college
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Failures that seemed like the end of the world back then but don't matter in hindsight
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Leaps of Faith
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Life events that have made me stronger
5
Things I look forward to in the future
Building a new life in Seattle post grad
Learning to sail
Learning to actually cook
Reading a book a week after graduation
Starting a company with my best friends some day