Home: Kathmandu Municipality 14, Kalanki, Kathmandu, Bagmati

Education: Bachelor of Science-Forestry, Hetauda Campus, Tribhuvan University

Movies I have watched and the characters in them have always helped me develop as a person. Films like Hichki, Gokusen, Vaathi, The Ron Clark Story, Freedom Writers, and Raatchasi speak volumes about the profound influence good teachers have on their students. I admire how fictional teachers never give up on students labeled as bad, naughty, or the worst. They have faith in them and prove the saying, 'There is no such thing as a bad student, only bad teachers' (a line spoken by Mr. Miyagi in the 1984 movie The Karate Kid). These teachers demonstrate immense patience and determination. In contrast, real-life educators are often quick to label students and may believe they will never improve. Cinematic teachers use real-life examples to teach and show how these lessons can be applied in daily life—an approach that is quite rare in reality, where classroom examples are often limited.

In movies, teachers show that education isn’t just about completing the school curriculum; it’s also about nurturing students’ emotional, mental, and social well-being. Very few real-life teachers embody this approach. The teachers in films illustrate how an individual’s actions can transform a student’s life and the significant impact they can have. These cinematic teachers fight alongside students against any injustices they.face. Although such actions and characters may be exaggerated, they are not impossible; there are real-life examples of such teachers—at least one in every student’s life. I aspire to become such an individual, starting as a teacher and carrying those qualities into whatever I pursue and accomplish. I have encountered different types of teachers in my life so far—some made learning fun, while others made it boring. Some motivated me and believed I could do better. I want to be that kind of individual for someone. This journey has also made me realize that teachers are constantly learning to become better versions of themselves.