Aparna Arul

Aparna Arul

Aparna is a 3rd year computer science major, focused on media and modeling & simulation. In her free time, she likes to doodle, read fantasy & mystery novels, and waste time on TikTok.

The Do’s and Don’ts of Georgia Tech

Written by Aparna Arul and Ayushee Kalura As rising 4th years reflecting on our time at Georgia Tech, we were curious about other students’ experiences and the advice they would give the past version of themselves who were entering college…

The Science of Plan B

After Roe v. Wade was overturned this past summer, I saw a spark of online discussions about access to birth control, as well as misinformation online on how different contraceptive methods work. Plan B has many misconceptions surrounding it, and…

The Sound of Calm

This meme made the rounds on the internet, claiming that a song can significantly reduce anxiety. The song was even named one of Time Magazine’s 50 top inventions of 2011, quoting, “Could this be the sleeping pill of the future?…

One TA is Not Like the Others

If your teacher was AI, would you notice? Would you feel duped that you weren’t being taught by a real human? Or would you be awestruck by advanced technology’s capabilities? Perhaps a mix of both. In spring of 2016, Georgia…