What are you most curious about in life?
There are many things that drive me curious. One of the most fascinating things is cultures. Cultural differences within individuals and associated places make them unique and tell a lot about their history and being.
What are the failures that you most cherish?
After completing masters, I choose to work instead of pursuing PhD. I wasn’t sure if it was ok to postpone my studies. However, with the work experience accumulated over the years, I stand a better candidate for the PhD now than ever before. And also learning is a never-ending process and I’II get back to the PhD soon.
If you could go back five years, what advice would you give your younger self?
I would tell her that although procrastination is very tempting, it’s definitely not acceptable. When we have a sincere desire to accomplish something, there is no way going back or no cold feet once decided. Utilize all good opportunities when it comes to learning new things.
What do you do outside of the work environment?
I like to explore food of different regions by cooking or tasting food while traveling. Reading books especially biographies or historical ones interests me a lot. Otherwise, I like spending time with my family.
What is the most courageous thing you have done in your life?
When I got an opportunity to work in UAE, I traveled alone and managed to make all the basic arrangements for the work myself. I was not someone who’d traveled abroad before.
What is your favourite film/series and why?
Chernobyl series. They not only portraying the Chernobyl catastrophe but also telling the story of brave men and women who sacrificed to save Europe.