By Maya Rector

Keeping an open mind and talking to people is extremely important. There’s power in saying yes to things, and you never know what’s going to happen. The more you talk to people, the more you learn and the more doors that open.

No matter what Nelly decided to academically and professionally, she has always managed to keep art and painting as a satellite to her life.





The way people perceive your work can differ — be sure of the perception of your art regardless of how the outside sees it.

Nelly Alandou: MEng Student and West African Artist was originally published in Berkeley Master of Engineering on Medium, where people are continuing the conversation by highlighting and responding to this story.