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I received information about the fellowship from the pamphlets distributed at my college. They caught my attention and as I browsed the Teach For Nepal website, I couldn’t help but be fascinated by the stories, activities and interviews there. I was very impressed and inspired to apply for this fellowship. But after being selected, I definitely had to discuss this with my family. My brother was supportive but it was difficult convincing my parents because they were really concerned about their engineer son working as a teacher in some remote place. However, as I was determined, I chose to do this fellowship. With this fellowship, I am carrying the responsibility of not only making the students pass or secure good marks, but also trying to make the students responsible and productive citizens of our country. I also hope to teach my students to be leaders and have high dreams and hopes for their future.

I belong to a generation in Nepal who tried hard for years to get the MBBS scholarship but could not. And I couldn’t ask my family to sell our property to allow me to study MBBS in a private institution, so I ended up studying Genetic Engineering instead. My understanding of this fellowship came from a senior fellow whom I met in my village during his fellowship. After talking to him I applied for this fellowship, but there were some barriers. Upon my selection, it was hard to convince my wife as we had just had a baby. However, with the selection process, I grew more passionate about Teach For Nepal every day. Thankfully, my family understood this. I believe that as fellows, we can definitely work to realize the vision of Teach For Nepal that all children in Nepal will be able to attain an excellent education. No child should face inequity just because they could not get a proper education.

My parents have worked very hard to provide me with the best education and basic luxuries of life in Kathmandu. I never had to worry about money for my studies and I scored good grades, too. But I remember not being supported while I played guitar, wrote songs, sang, got too involved in sports, and everything I did which they thought didn’t support my academics. I turned up to my teachers for a much needed pat on my shoulder when I achieved something outside my class, because as a kid they were someone I looked up to apart from my family and it was disheartening to find that teachers felt no different. It may seem as any urban teen’s predicament towards life during in those awkward years, but things stayed the same during the early twenties as well. I was questioning every belief, values, norms and tradition but I had never been a rebel in my entire life, never swayed from the conventional image of a “good kid”. But when you are doing everything you can and you still can’t find ha…

Both my parents didn’t get to study in their childhood due to economic constraints in their families. So, both of them knew the value of education. As they faced many problems in their childhood and couldn’t fulfill most of their wishes, they wanted to get those wishes fulfilled through us; me and my two siblings. Unfortunately, my mother met with an accident when I was in school. After spending 13 days in a hospital she left us forever. Our happy world turned upside down. But we had to move on. Despite financial difficulties, my father always made sure my siblings and I had good education. It was he who encouraged me to join BBA, something that I always wanted to pursue. When I look back at my undergrad days, I feel very proud. Those 4 years gave me chances to build a lot of confidence in me. Those years gave me confidence to speak up. The girl who used to feel shy to speak or raise her voice now can give a speech in public in front of many people. Most importantly, my undergrad …

I broke into tears at the sight of construction workers one day when they were working in torn clothes despite the cold weather, and a 4-5-year-old was crying for her busy mother. Seeing me in tears, my father said, “Don’t feel bad, one day you will definitely get a chance to help them.” My parents are my role models who taught me kindness, compassion, manners, disciplines, and values. They never taught me shortcuts, and always supported and encouraged me in my every decision. I wanted to be a part of Teach for Nepal because I want to prove my parents that they were right. As a holder of Master’s degree in Genetics I could have taught in a good college or university but I chose Teach For Nepal so that I can make a direct and immediate impact on the lives of the ones who need it the most. I am also inspired by my mathematics teacher who made me want to become like him - patient, perseverant, kind hearted, little humorous and a good human being. As a Teach For Nepal Fellow, I’d like…

I learned most of my life’s lesson through my family members, friends, and colleagues. We learn new things every day and I believe that those who effectively use their learning can achieve anything in life. During the Fellowship, I want to do something meaningful that can transform the life of Nepalese people. While working on a cruise ship in Hongkong, after completing my Bachelor’s in Hotel Management from National College of Computer Studies - College of IT and Management, I felt the need to take action when I saw the unfortunate situation of my fellow countrymen. Many people in our country do not have adequate education and they end up in foreign countries earning less than the minimum wage. While reading a newspaper, I saw an announcement from Teach For Nepal, “What if your first job was to change the nation?” I felt it was a calling just for me. It made me think deeply about the people that were suffering in a foreign land just to make sure that their family has food on th…

I was born in Lele not far from the capital of Nepal. Growing up, life was difficult because my mother had to take care of me and the household, as my father was serving in the military. Along with going to school, I helped my family by working in the fields till exhaustion to provide financial support. I still remember my own childhood vividly. I had nothing to eat during school because my parents couldn’t afford to provide me with lunch. After classes, I would rush back home in the hopes of finding leftovers from the morning. Later my father got a job at Gyanodaya Bal Batika School where I had the opportunity to study with a full scholarship. Studying in a private school, I found English to be very difficult but that did not stop me in my quest to get the education I deserved. I spent hours reading English novels and refining my writing skills. My hard work helped me secure the first position in class academically - the proudest moment for my father. I decided to join Tea…

Iremember spending my childhood in a great comfort. My parents gave us everything one could ask for in their life. I really don’t know whether they went through very hard times or not but they did everything they could to fulfill our needs. My mother is illiterate and she always wanted her children to have a quality education so that they can live their life independently. She learned the hardship of not having education when we were growing. But she worked hard and gave her best so that we didn’t have to face the same kind of hardship she faced. She always wanted me to do something substantial in Nepal and make her proud. One thing, I have learned from my mother is to stay strong when the times are hard, to stay focused towards our dream so that nothing would stop you from reaching your goals. I want to take that learning to my community where I will be doing my Fellowship. I want to give my students not only the theoretical knowledge but also courage and belief to do something b…

I am the only daughter in my family and grew up with elder brother and younger brother. Gender discrimination was a big problem in my family. My grandparents didn’t want me to go to school, instead they wanted me to learn how to cook, wash dishes and clothes and clean the house. If it wasn’t for my father, who fought against my grandparents wishes, to send me to school. School years were difficult too, as I had to juggle my studies with household work. While heading to school, I had to carry goods like rice, maize and millets to sell them in the bazaar which was close to my school and also bring goods needed in the house when I came back. I had to help my parents in the field as well as do household chores. As a daughter of a public school teacher, I have had the opportunity to visit government school and interact with students and teachers. So many students don’t understand the coursework and teachers in government school think that they are not getting paid as much as teachers in …

I spent most of my childhood staying in a hostel where I got to live people from diverse backgrounds. My time as a student in a peaceful environment participating in dance and multiple other activities made a lifelong memory to cherish, thanks to my parents who were so determined to give me a good life, worked hard and sacrificed their needs for their children After I completed my undergraduate study, I was confused about my career path. I wanted to do everything I came across to find something meaningful, but none of my choices made me feel content. During these times of doubt and confusion, I realized that my motivation for myself was strong and that I was not ready to settle for average. I also strongly believe that you become what you surround yourself with. When I first came across TFN, the data and the information on education in Nepal unveiled to me by TFN spoke volumes to me, such that my problem in life suddenly became insignificant. When I read more about the Fellows thr…