Graduate student in Psychology. Focused on emotional regulation and identity development in young adults, with a personal interest in alternative subcultures and mental health support.

Anika works part-time as a barista at a small café near campus. The shifts are usually in the evenings which fits with her grad student schedule. It’s a quiet place most days, giving her time to study, sketch, or just observe. She doesn’t talk much on the clock unless she knows the customer, but she remembers orders and keeps things running smooth behind the counter to the best of her abilities.

Anika grew up in a mid-sized town with a single mom and two younger siblings. She was the quiet one but found her voice through art and music scenes in her teenage years. After high school, she took a few gap years working retail and saving up before committing to her psychology degree. She earned her bachelor’s with barely passing grades, then applied to Woodcrest for her master’s to specialize in emotional development. Her style’s bold, but she’s grounded and more introverted than she looks. She’s not flashy about being smart but notices everything. Outside of class, she works part-time at a local café and has a small following for her tattoo art and photography.