{"id":85699,"date":"2025-06-24T14:28:45","date_gmt":"2025-06-24T18:28:45","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.bu.edu\/cas\/?p=85699"},"modified":"2025-07-11T13:42:47","modified_gmt":"2025-07-11T17:42:47","slug":"student-stories-ayush-sharma","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.bu.edu\/cas\/student-stories-ayush-sharma\/","title":{"rendered":"Student Stories: Ayush Sharma"},"content":{"rendered":"<figure id=\"attachment85703\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment85703\" style=\"width: 194px\" class=\"wp-caption alignleft\"><img loading=\"lazy\" src=\"\/cas\/files\/2025\/06\/IMG_5621-613x636.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"184\" height=\"191\" class=\"wp-image-85703\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.bu.edu\/cas\/files\/2025\/06\/IMG_5621-613x636.jpg 613w, https:\/\/www.bu.edu\/cas\/files\/2025\/06\/IMG_5621-986x1024.jpg 986w, https:\/\/www.bu.edu\/cas\/files\/2025\/06\/IMG_5621-768x797.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.bu.edu\/cas\/files\/2025\/06\/IMG_5621-1479x1536.jpg 1479w, https:\/\/www.bu.edu\/cas\/files\/2025\/06\/IMG_5621-1973x2048.jpg 1973w, https:\/\/www.bu.edu\/cas\/files\/2025\/06\/IMG_5621-755x784.jpg 755w, https:\/\/www.bu.edu\/cas\/files\/2025\/06\/IMG_5621-320x332.jpg 320w, https:\/\/www.bu.edu\/cas\/files\/2025\/06\/IMG_5621-620x644.jpg 620w, https:\/\/www.bu.edu\/cas\/files\/2025\/06\/IMG_5621-335x350.jpg 335w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 184px) 100vw, 184px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment85703\" class=\"wp-caption-text\"><strong>Name:<\/strong> Ayush Sharma <strong>Hometown:<\/strong> Jhansi, India <strong>Program at BU:<\/strong> Master&#8217;s in Artificial Intelligence<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p data-pm-slice=\"0 0 []\">We caught up with Ayush Sharma, a recent MS in Artificial Intelligence graduate (May 2025), to explore his inspiring path and hear his top advice for fellow GRS students in this exclusive Q&amp;A.<\/p>\n<p><b>Please briefly introduce yourself, what\u2019s your background, where are you from, and why did you study at BU GRS?<\/b><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Hi, I am Ayush, an AI and Fitness enthusiast at heart. <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">I\u2019m originally from India, where I completed my undergraduate degree in Computer Science. Before moving to the U.S. for my Master\u2019s, I worked as a Machine Learning Intern at Schneider Electric for seven months. I also received multiple full-time offers, which I declined to pursue my MS degree.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Mathematics has always been my core interest, which led me to choose Computer Science for its blend of logic and math. I wasn\u2019t drawn to other fields like Physics or Chemistry.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">During my undergrad, I discovered Machine Learning and was fascinated by its math-heavy nature, which inspired me to pursue an advanced career in AI at Boston University.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>Why did you choose to come to BU for your graduate degree?<\/b><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">BU was one of the very few universities offering a specialized Master\u2019s degree in Artificial Intelligence, which was the primary reason I chose to study here. Additionally, BU\u2019s strong global reputation and Boston\u2019s urban environment, student-friendly atmosphere, and competitive academic culture (thanks to the presence of numerous universities) made it an ideal choice.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>What are your favorite spots on the BU Campus?<\/b><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Some of my favorite spots at BU include the Mugar Library and the Computing &amp; Data Sciences (CDS) building (especially the 6th floor), where I spent countless hours studying during my first two semesters. Not to mention, the CDS building&#8217;s architecture is crazy, I\u2019ve never seen anything like it. I love it, it&#8217;s incredible!<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">FitRec holds a special place in my heart, it\u2019s an amazing gym and recreational spot! I spent a lot of time there throughout my Master\u2019s and continue to use their membership even after graduation. <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">I also love spending time and playing Spikeball at BU Beach.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">When it comes to food, I often cook for myself, but on campus, the George Sherman Union was always my go-to spot.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>What was your favorite part about attending BU and studying in the US?<\/b><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><em>&#8220;If I had to sum up my experience in a few words, it would be: Diversity, Exposure, and Knowledge&#8221;.<\/em> The diversity at BU is unmatched, with a vibrant community of international students. I love living in Boston, and the BU campus was a unique and refreshing experience, especially since I had never been part of an open, city-integrated campus before.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">BU offered countless opportunities for growth, and I made the most of them through roles like Teaching Assistant, Research Assistant, and by completing a Master\u2019s thesis. Overall, studying at BU was an amazing and unforgettable experience.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>How is life in Boston?<\/b><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A beautiful city with incredible exposure. It\u2019s full of students and working professionals, creating a vibrant and dynamic atmosphere. The public transportation system is well-connected across the city, making it easy to get around. You literally do not need to own a vehicle in Boston.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Boston has a great energy and pace to it. I absolutely love Boston: it\u2019s safe, scenic, and has a lot of skyscrapers, especially in and around Downtown.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>What are your post-graduate plans?<\/b><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">I\u2019ve joined a company called ReSupply as an AI Engineer, based in Boston. I\u2019ll be working out of their Downtown office starting June 2, 2025.<\/span><\/p>\n<h5>About The Author:<\/h5>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" src=\"\/cas\/files\/2025\/06\/Harini_TN-2-150x150.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" class=\"alignleft wp-image-85716 size-thumbnail\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.bu.edu\/cas\/files\/2025\/06\/Harini_TN-2-150x150.png 150w, https:\/\/www.bu.edu\/cas\/files\/2025\/06\/Harini_TN-2-636x636.png 636w, https:\/\/www.bu.edu\/cas\/files\/2025\/06\/Harini_TN-2-1024x1024.png 1024w, https:\/\/www.bu.edu\/cas\/files\/2025\/06\/Harini_TN-2-768x768.png 768w, https:\/\/www.bu.edu\/cas\/files\/2025\/06\/Harini_TN-2-755x755.png 755w, https:\/\/www.bu.edu\/cas\/files\/2025\/06\/Harini_TN-2-320x320.png 320w, https:\/\/www.bu.edu\/cas\/files\/2025\/06\/Harini_TN-2-620x620.png 620w, https:\/\/www.bu.edu\/cas\/files\/2025\/06\/Harini_TN-2-100x100.png 100w, https:\/\/www.bu.edu\/cas\/files\/2025\/06\/Harini_TN-2.png 1080w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 150px) 100vw, 150px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><b>Harini Saravanan<\/b><\/p>\n<p>Marketing &amp; Communication Assistant, GRS<\/p>\n<p>Master of Science, Applied Data Analytics<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>We caught up with Ayush Sharma, a recent MS in Artificial Intelligence graduate (May 2025), to explore his inspiring path [&hellip;]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":25042,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":[],"categories":[198,17,8,376,545,6],"tags":[],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.bu.edu\/cas\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/85699"}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.bu.edu\/cas\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.bu.edu\/cas\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.bu.edu\/cas\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/25042"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.bu.edu\/cas\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=85699"}],"version-history":[{"count":14,"href":"https:\/\/www.bu.edu\/cas\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/85699\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":86008,"href":"https:\/\/www.bu.edu\/cas\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/85699\/revisions\/86008"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.bu.edu\/cas\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=85699"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.bu.edu\/cas\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=85699"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.bu.edu\/cas\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=85699"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}