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I was born in Kathmandu. I simply adore the narrow alleys of this city. I am the kind of person who explores places, talks to a number of people, absorbs good things and ignores the rest. I have had many difficult situations in my life that made me the way I am today. I never got depressed by the difficulties. Instead I always tried to learn from them and this has been my strength. Even though my parents were deprived of education, they did their 100% to provide us with the best education so that we didn’t miss out any opportunities in life as they did. They are also the ones to instill the values of serving the society in me and my sisters. Looking back, I remember not enjoying all of my 8th, 9th and 10th grade education because of extensive rote learning. However, some teachers did put their 100% to give us practical education by connecting the contents of books with the real world through interactive classroom activities and personal sharing. Those teachers ended up becoming ro…

I had a wonderful childhood. I loved listening to music, travelling, watching movie, reading books, etc. I used to share my happiness, sadness and problems with my younger sister. My mother was a source of inspiration for me. She has always supported me in my education and my well-being. Regardless of our financial situation, she has always motivated me to continue my studies. She has understood the importance of education and has always been my motivation to get an academic degree. I got scholarship while doing my undergraduate as I was doing well in studies. I got opportunity to participate in different programs just because of the education I had. I understood that if we have good education then we can get all the opportunities from the world. Like my mother did to me I wanted to make other students know the importance of education and to widen the horizon of opportunities for them. As a TFN Fellow I want to work to end education inequality. I want to give them the skills a…

I was born in Gyaneshwor, Kathmandu. I wake up to the sound of chanting, bells and holy songs coming from the temple near my house. I enjoy arts and crafts, travelling and listening to music. I also like to take photographs and collect memories. At school, I was an average but very obedient student. My father wanted me to study Management and join the corporate world, but it was my solo decision to pursue a career in public health. Choosing Public Health as my undergraduate major was itself a challenge for me at that time, as it was very difficult for me to convince my parents about major that they had never heard of. I researched a lot and tried my best to convince my father to allow me. Today, I feel proud that as a Public Health student, I have been in many rural areas of Nepal helping people with their health. I, along with various social clubs and organizations, organized and facilitated trainings on menstrual hygiene. We also initiated reusable pad making and gave training…

My parents are the biggest inspirations in my life. My father, an ex-Indian Army personal, has taught me that age is not a barrier for people who want to learn. My mother constantly reminds me that our will power is stronger than our suffering. She taught herself how to read and write through sheer will even when her parents were against it. They have always been the source of positive energy for me. As a student, I encountered two kinds of teachers: one that prioritized competition and appreciated only the bright kids in class. Their only cared about your grades in exams. Another set of teachers, however, were the ones who taught with gusto and instilled a sense of responsibility in students towards their studies. It is thanks to the latter I got to explore more about life during my college life. I participated in various competitions and fund raisers in college while steadily improving my grades. Teach For Nepal has given me a stage to fulfill my duty as a citizen, it has help…

I was born in Kathmandu after my parents moved here from Udaypur in search of a better life. I was a confident, friendly and outspoken person. But in the eighth grade, my personality shifted drastically. I started doubting my abilities, became more introverted and less expressive. This got worse after my parents decided to move the family to Haraicha, Morang. I was stressed and frustrated. I somehow managed to complete my +2 but did not pursue my dream of becoming a nurse. I joined BBA instead. Things got a little better when I was selected for Ace Spectrum 2016. My teacher for entrepreneurship and my senior Ashrina supported me and despite wanting to quit many times, I stuck to it. Participating in that program gave me a much needed boost of confidence. Slowly, I started to once again come out of my shell. I had heard of Teach For Nepal before and thought I should join. The idea was cemented when in 2017, Ashrina whom I look up to joined TFN. I knew then that this was a right …

As a child I wanted to be a helicopter pilot. My house was near an army camp and I would frequently see helicopters fly above my roof. Now, I would like to think that maybe one day I will ride a helicopter not as a pilot but as a passenger. As a student, I performed well academically, however I was too shy to participate in extra curricular activities even when I wanted to. But everything changed when I realized I can grow more and make myself better. My perspective changed after the 2015 earthquake. I volunteered with an organization that was helping earthquake victims and I decided to challenge my fears by going on a solo trip. The experience I had made me realize my abilities and the fact that I can be much more than who I was now. I had the ability to make a difference in someone’s life and bring a change in society. Working as a TFN Fellow, I want to teach the students the importance of education, and encourage them to gain knowledge in the fields they are interested in. I…

I was born in Kyakmi, Syangja. 15 days after my birth, our family shifted to a new house in Rampur, Palpa. Then, we moved to India when I was still very young. Interestingly, my childhood was never spent in one place which was also the reason I found it quite difficult to make new friends. My childhood demanded a lot of adjustments and travels which somehow developed a reserved personality in me. For a very long time, Nepal was a vacation destination for me. When I finally shifted to Rampur to proceed with my life journey, it had basic facilities essential to support living but my expectations were quite high then. Not being able to do what I wanted to do, not being able to have what I craved for and the unexpected weather left me low-spirited. There were no friends to interact with and no guidance from anyone. Because I consumed a lot of time in adjustment and acceptance, I started scanning the opportunities and possibilities around me which resulted in me joining computer classes. …

I have always been curious about learning new things and loved exploring them, especially scientific concepts. As a child, I was fond of reading general knowledge books which I used to collect from the library. My school also cultivated a supportive environment for learners. Teachers were committed to students’ positive and progressive results. They set a fair number of assignments and project works to benefit the students from learning. When I was a child, I spent a lot of my time watching and playing cricket. I was addicted to it so much that I skipped many lunches and breakfasts. Sadly, in our society, we don't have a supportive environment for such extracurricular activities. Our society prioritizes bookish knowledge above practical and behavioral ones. I, therefore, had to quit playing cricket right before SLC and was bound to work hard for grades. I moved to India with my family and pursued Civil Engineering for my undergraduate program. The semester fees were quite high fo…

I was born in the capital city of Kathmandu where I gradually learned what freedom in life meant. However, I was brought up in a small conservative patriarchal society. As a teenager, I tried to ignore societal norms and kept away from them but did find solace in nature, my friends and reading novels. I had a strong desire to be a teacher since my childhood. I was inspired by my principal, Mrs. Rachana Karki, who was a nurturing and caring educator. I used to be impressed by her strong personality, her soft voice and her love towards students. When I was in school, I failed in Mathematics for the first time. I felt so hopeless that I spent all day crying. I thought I would not even pass school level examination and I would never be able to achieve my aim in life. My class teacher then motivated me to not lose hope. That was when I realized the role a teacher can play in a student’s life. She helped me regain my confidence. I graduated from the school with distinction. I was sh…

I grew up watching my parents struggle to make a living and provide the quality of life they wanted for us. Early on in life I decided the only way I could make them happy was to do my best in studies. I secured the highest scores in SLC from my school. To commemorate this, my school held a program where I received the token of love from veteran actor Madan Krishna Shrestha. This is one of the most memorable events in my life. My school ensured that we had a comfortable environment to study. All my teachers made sure we understood the lessons, but I still remember my Nepali teacher. I was slow in writing and couldn’t express myself properly but he believed in me and helped me improve. I wanted to bring positive change in social sectors and therefore chose to study social work in my undergraduate level. Our teacher always told us, “social work and social service are two different things. If you give food to the hungry, it is social service but if you enable him to earn food for h…