Meet Aisylu, a determined 17-year-old international student from Almaty, Kazakhstan. Growing up in a city rich in culture, Aisylu has always had a passion for technology and coding, influenced by her father, a software engineer. Despite her strong academic record and a 92.5% average, she's feeling anxious about her math preparation for university, particularly about missing out on AP Calculus. With the University of Waterloo as her dream school, she’s been navigating the complexities of the American AP curriculum while trying to advocate for herself and find a way forward in her academic journey. Aisylu is resilient and resourceful, reaching out to online communities for support and advice as she strives to turn her aspirations into reality.