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I was born in a small village in western Nepal. While studying in Grade 6, there were daily attacks and violence by the Maoists. Plagued by the Maoist insurgencies, my parents decided to take me to India for my further studies. Initially, it was very difficult for me to adjust in the new country, where students were from different backgrounds. I had a tough time with the new language, subjects, friends and teachers. But my mother took care of everything. She used to come to school every day to drop me off and stayed the whole day in school making sure that I felt comfortable and studied properly in class. I could thus slowly adapt to the environment. I used to go out of the station for inter-school competitions and I always met kids from the far-western part of Nepal working in hotels. They were merely 12 years old. I really wanted to do something for them but I could do nothing. During my undergrad years in India, I worked with three different clubs. I got an opportunity to g…

I graduated with a Master’s degree in Medical Biochemistry from Sri Ramaswami Memorial University, India and was awarded gold medal by the Prime Minister of India for my Master's degree and have also published an article on “Study of Insulin Resistance and Lipid profile in Obese Adults”. I always loved the idea of discovering the wonders of how our world works and this fascination was inspired by my science teacher. As a child, I always participated in various kinds of projects, out of which, some were collecting different species of plants and some were collecting insects. My interested weren’t just limited to science, I loved reading books and learning about different cultures and languages which led me to learn French in Bishwo Bhasa Campus. My experience as a lecturer in the medical college in Chitwan has provided me with an understanding that teachers need to understand subject matter deeply and flexibly so that they can help students connect ideas across fields and to everyda…

I am originally from Nalma a village in Lamjung. Although the time I spent in my village was short, I love my birthplace. The memories of going to the jungle for hunting, picking berries and swimming in the river are the most cherished memories of my childhood. With struggles, pain and hard work, my parents made sure that I was sent to a good school. I have to thank them for providing me with the opportunity. My father used to work overtime and still does so that he can cater to every demand of my family. His hard work and sacrifice have helped me achieve my dreams that is to complete a Bachelor's degree in Engineering and become the first Engineer from my village. Being an average student in my class, my teachers have played an extensive role in mentoring, guiding and motivating me so that I could live my dreams in the future. The hardships and struggles my parents and teachers went through cannot be explained in words. Their dedication has inspired me to give back to the commun…

Growing up I was a shy kid and often suffered from low self-esteem. But thanks to my father, I learned the importance of hard work and discipline at an early age. Although not the most outspoken person, I was a hard worker. In eighth grade during our English class, the teacher told us a story about a shy kid who couldn’t achieve anything in life because of his introversion. It was at that moment I realized I needed to overcome my shyness if I wanted to grab the opportunities that came my way. And from that moment I started to change myself for the better. This came in handy when I went to Delhi to pursue my Bachelors. The first few days I felt lost: I did not have any friends and family in the big city and often felt lonely in the crowd. However, I mustered up the courage and joined student groups which helped me come out of my shell and make new friends. My time in Delhi also taught me how inadequate we are as a country and how much we need to work in order to stand shoulder…

I believe education can come from different sources and not just books. During my free time I love watching anime. Anime has taught me things that no teacher or books has. It has enforced positivity and hard work in my life and has helped me find happiness in every little thing. The most important person in my self-development is my mother. My father and brother both work in Dubai. She has not only taken care of the house in their absence but has constantly supported me to fulfill my dreams. After completing +2, I was preparing to apply abroad but then the earthquake happened, and all my plans were put on hold. It was through my mother’s encouragement that I joined bachelor’s after a one-year gap. I have had many inspiring teachers in my school and college days. Their dedication towards their students and devotion in teaching has made a huge impact in my life. Since they helped me get a good education as a child, I want to do the same for someone else. If I can help make someon…

I was raised by my mother, who is a single parent. I have many fun memories as a child. I loved Saturdays because it meant both my parents would be home. My mother would cook up a feast and my entire family would sit together to watch movies. But in a way I have always felt that I had to grow up before my friends because I had the added responsibility of taking care of my two sisters while my mother was away at work. I was an average student but my mother believed I could do so much better. My teachers were friendly and with their help I steadily did better in my studies. A good base helped me get a scholarship to study in the US, which allowed me to explore my personality and my limits. In graduate school, I met some amazing professors who helped me understand what I wanted in life and showed me how to approach it. Growing up in Kathmandu, I am familiar with the sight of street children. Every time I saw them, I wished I could help them in some way. When I got to know more abou…

Until high school I attended public schools and this experience made me realize the plight of these schools and the sufferings of the students. I completed my Bachelors at a private institution after being provided a scholarship. I used to work but this fellowship pulled me away since I think this experience will pave my way towards creating a bright future for my country. My friend was the person who told me about this fellowship and after searching online I applied for it. There were moments of confusion because when I was offered the fellowship, I was also offered a job that would pay me double. However, I decided to accept this fellowship because I believe that investment in education will not only contribute towards my country but also help me in my long-term career growth. During this fellowship, I am enthusiastic to learn about the community and teach children while in return gaining life experience in rural Nepal. My fellowship goals are to increase academic achieveme…

I was born and raised in Bhaktapur, a culturally rich city. I used to really enjoy the alleys of Bhaktapur and miss times spent there with my childhood friends. I love dancing, trying out various cuisines and exploring places with my my friends and sister was really an average student at school. Rote memorization was used as the teaching method butI was very weak at memorizing things. This really bothered me as my interest in the studies lowered because of this. However, later in class 9 when I started feeling the urgency for better performance, I started to concentrate even more and got better in studies. With time, for my career, I realized that I am a people person and that working in closed room in front of a computer was not going to fulfill me. This led me to leave my job. I had always dreamed of becoming a School Principal and working with children as I wanted to contribute in the education. So, I chose TFN as the first step in learning more about children, school system an…

My family runs a hotel in Prithvi Chok, Pokhara. My father is a wonderful cook. When I was a child I was very influenced by chef and cooking show host Nigella Lawson. I would often pick up pots and pans from the kitchen and pretend to be on a cooking show. One of my proudest moment was when I got the main role in a music video that represented my village and my culture. More than me, my parents were happy and proud of me. I have always been a go-getter and I was very active in school. I love to be involved in different things and therefore while I pursued my bachelor’s in public health, so that I could work with the community, I am also a CTEVT certified beautician and beauty pageant choreographer. I chose Teach For Nepal because I believe working to end an education inequity is a noble cause. And I have always believed that my biggest achievement would be being able to transfer my knowledge and contribute to the society. Moreover living in a community, I will be able to explore…

I actively participated in the People’s Movement leading a Student Struggle Committee against the then King during my college days. Later, during the Madhesh Revolution I participated by taking a leadership role in the Rural Youth Front. Due to my political engagements, I went to the deathbed when I was 19. This incident changed my life and pushed me towards social service. My dream is to work for the betterment of society in order to end social injustice. I have seen so many injustices in my community such as child marriages, dowry, and illiteracy. I was motivated to apply for this fellowship but my father didn’t want me to join, as he wanted me to earn a lot or go for a government job. I had a hard time convincing him but I’m passionate about this movement. Through this fellowship, I want the children of my community to have a bright future, and the community to understand the importance of education. I believe that this fellowship will help increase my own capacity and then h…

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