Roshan Mani Rao Ram — India
Industrial Engineering, MS
Graduation: May 2025
Roshan believes that patience is the most powerful tool an incoming student can develop. It will be their greatest asset in navigating the challenges of grad school.
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What is a word describing Purdue University: College of Engineering?
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Inspiring.
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What is one fictional character you relate with; describing you and your relation with COE?
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Naruto. He didn't know his potential until he began fully believing in himself and dedicate himself to growth. Through relentless effort and perseverance, he transformed his dreams into reality, ultimately becoming the Hokage.
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What is particularly special about Purdue University for you?
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This place feels like a rebirth - a source of hope and dreams that fuels your courage to chase and achieve them.
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Biggest challenge you faced and how you overcame it?
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Definitely the culture shock and being away from family in a new land all one your own. It was overwhelming at first, but I am overcoming it by adopting a positive mindset and taking each day as it comes.
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What is your favorite activity?
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Exploring new places and simply driving around. I own a motorbike, and I love taking off on rides to clear my head and embrace the open road.
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What are your future career aspirations?
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My career aspirations have evolved as I've grown older and gained more experience. Right now, I aspire to be an entrepreneur. I used to think I had to wait for a groundbreaking idea to strike me and shake up my world, but I'm realizing that success comes from taking action - exploring opportunities, learning, and building something meaningful along the way.