Q1: What’s one skill or experience you gained through APIE that you wouldn’t have learned elsewhere?

One of the most valuable things I learned was about domain name servers. Mr. Awal explained the topic so clearly that I finally understood it in depth. And not just in theory — we had hands-on experience configuring our own primary, secondary, and recursive DNS servers. Now, I feel confident that I could set up a DNS system on my own.

Understanding DNS also helped me make sense of how the internet works — IPs, reverse lookups, and all the layers behind everyday web activity. That clarity is something I never got from classroom lectures alone.

Q2: How do you see yourself applying what you learned in APIE in your future career?

At first, networking felt really confusing to me. But when I joined APIE, I gained a strong foundation — I now understand the internet on a deeper level. In the future, I want to become a system engineer or system administrator, and I want to help other women see that they, too, can succeed in this field. I hope to advocate for more women to join networking and internet engineering.

Q3: If you could describe APIE in one word or phrase, what would it be and why?

I’d say: “Big Missions.”
APIE connects many countries, each with different infrastructures, to build something meaningful across the Asia Pacific. It takes time, effort, and funding — but the APIE team approaches it with such sincerity. I’m really thankful for how dedicated and genuine they are.