Home: Chabahil, Kathmandu, Bagmati

Education: Bachelor’s of Commerce (Hons.), Zakair Hussain Delhi College, Delhi University, India

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-to-shoulder with our neighbours. More than anything, I believe it is a moral obligation for all of us to contribute for the transformation of our country. As a Teach For Nepal Fellow I will try to create an impact in the rural community not only through education but also entrepreneurship.