Home: Charpane, Jhapa, Mechi

Education: Bachelor’s of Business Studies , Pathari Multiple Campus

When I was a kid, I used to watch planes passing over the sky for a long time from my house. Pilot or aeronautical engineering was what I wanted to study. I took a break from school for almost two and a half years, because of several reasons. I consider those 34 months to be a very productive time of my life, as I learned about my true desires and dreams at that time. I also came to realize that education is not only about theoretical concepts of a book but has a lot to do with practical life.

Along with studies, I was also interested in sports during my childhood. I remember participating in several tournaments. I have won several local level football and cricket tournaments. I was among the winners of the Indoor Cricket League that was held in Kathmandu. Further, I have also coached female futsal players. However, despite my involvement in sports, I never forgot the value of education.

While at college, I realized that most students in rural parts of Nepal do not get quality guidance in terms of education and extracurricular activities. I have also seen teachers coming to class just to read out what is in the textbook. I have seen a lack of eagerness in many teachers to help students reach their fullest potential, which is why I wanted to join Teach For Nepal’s movement. Through this Fellowship, I want my students to look beyond traditional careers. I want to introduce them to new arena of careers in sports, arts, technology as well. My experiences have taught me to be a good leader and it is one of the key learnings that I want to share with my students.