I believe education can come from different sources and not just books. During my free time I love watching anime. Anime has taught me things that no teacher or books has. It has enforced positivity and hard work in my life and has helped me find happiness in every little thing. The most important person in my self-development is my mother. My father and brother both work in Dubai. She has not only taken care of the house in their absence but has constantly supported me to fulfill my dreams. After completing +2, I was preparing to apply abroad but then the earthquake happened, and all my plans were put on hold. It was through my mother’s encouragement that I joined bachelor’s after a one-year gap. I have had many inspiring teachers in my school and college days. Their dedication towards their students and devotion in teaching has made a huge impact in my life. Since they helped me get a good education as a child, I want to do the same for someone else. If I can help make someon…

I was raised by my mother, who is a single parent. I have many fun memories as a child. I loved Saturdays because it meant both my parents would be home. My mother would cook up a feast and my entire family would sit together to watch movies. But in a way I have always felt that I had to grow up before my friends because I had the added responsibility of taking care of my two sisters while my mother was away at work. I was an average student but my mother believed I could do so much better. My teachers were friendly and with their help I steadily did better in my studies. A good base helped me get a scholarship to study in the US, which allowed me to explore my personality and my limits. In graduate school, I met some amazing professors who helped me understand what I wanted in life and showed me how to approach it. Growing up in Kathmandu, I am familiar with the sight of street children. Every time I saw them, I wished I could help them in some way. When I got to know more abou…

My family runs a hotel in Prithvi Chok, Pokhara. My father is a wonderful cook. When I was a child I was very influenced by chef and cooking show host Nigella Lawson. I would often pick up pots and pans from the kitchen and pretend to be on a cooking show. One of my proudest moment was when I got the main role in a music video that represented my village and my culture. More than me, my parents were happy and proud of me. I have always been a go-getter and I was very active in school. I love to be involved in different things and therefore while I pursued my bachelor’s in public health, so that I could work with the community, I am also a CTEVT certified beautician and beauty pageant choreographer. I chose Teach For Nepal because I believe working to end an education inequity is a noble cause. And I have always believed that my biggest achievement would be being able to transfer my knowledge and contribute to the society. Moreover living in a community, I will be able to explore…

I am very laid back and like making friends. In school, although I wasn’t the best student academically, I was active outside the classroom. I was good at communicating with people of different ages and building good relationships with them; therefore I was selected as the school captain in grade 10. One of the most difficult situations I have faced is when I failed my +2 board examinations. But I did not give up hope and maintained a positive attitude and passed the exams. This experience taught me a big lesson and helped me identify my potential. It showed me that I can achieve a lot of things if I gave it my hundred percent. Good education and good teachers enabled me to have a better way of thinking, behaving and reacting to situations. Moreover, they have taught me the importance of being patient. Because of my laid-back attitude, my family members sometimes don’t have faith in me. They often think that I am not serious about anything and I can’t achieve anything. Teach For N…

I completed my schooling from a community school. The teachers were very kind and caring, my school was like a second home for me. I was included as a laborious, studious student and I was always curious to learn new things. Outside of school I was the president of Panauti Junior Jaycees. Once we had run a program to teach basic IT in schools. We divided the work but the person who was supposed to follow up with the concerned school failed to do so. Somehow, I ended up getting the blame. This experience taught me not to depend on others and to keep track of everything while working in teams. What I remember about the first meeting with Teach For Nepal is the warm smile and friendly environment. As the idea of the Fellowship revolves around community-based teaching, I was encouraged to apply for it. Through the Fellowship, I hope to learn about effective teaching methods and teamwork.

My brother has always been a source of inspiration for me. Ever since I was a child, I emulated him a lot. He has directly or indirectly supported me in everything I did, he has taught me the values of life and has covered my mistakes, so I didn’t land in trouble with my parents. Studies and discipline were prioritized in our household. I didn’t get too much time to play but made sure to make the most out of the time I had. I wanted to become an engineer, and everyone said that it’d be easy for me since I was good at math. But the fact is you must work hard for it. In my life I saw a lot of discrimination, inequity and other social issues. I think the two sectors that needs immediate attention is health and education. I researched many organizations so that I could get involved and found TFN which is working to address the problem of in the education sector. As a Fellow, I really want to improve educational and social condition of my placement district.

My father is in the Indian Army and I grew up mostly in India. My initial days in Dehradun is one of my favourite memories. After school, I’d play cricket with my friends and chase paper boats down the drainage during rainy days. Even as a child, I wanted to join the Indian Army. So, a lot of the decisions I made in life reflected on that. One of the toughest decisions I ever had to make was choosing between chasing my dream to become an army officer or continuing with my studies. I chose to pursue my dreams. I was recommended by Services Selection Board three times but unfortunately could not make it through the academy. Although I was not successful, the experience made me stronger. It taught me to keep my spirits up and face the adversaries with a smile. I always wanted to prove my worth and do something significant for the society. Applying to be a TFN Fellow was my opportunity and I grabbed it with both my hands. Instead of complaining about the system of the country, I n…

I come from a close-knit family of seven. My eldest brother works in Denmark, my second brother is a monk and my third brother works in the tower maintenance department for Huawei. My sister is a teacher at a monastery. I grew up loving the outdoors. Being in nature, trekking, hiking and going on picnics excited me. My fondest memories are of the times we travelled to different places. It was a no-brainer when it came to choose a study path. I am proud of the fact that I started earning my own money since I turned eighteen. I started teaching at a monastery, the children there were fond of me and we still keep in touch. I felt like it took some load off the family and helped me understand about personal finances. My eldest brother has been a huge influence in my life. He has taught me right from wrong and supported me throughout my life. My passion for teaching and doing something for the community encouraged me to apply for the Fellowship. In the next two years, I look forward t…

My father had to go through a lot of challenges while growing up. Despite his best efforts he could only manage to complete his SLC. Due to various circumstances, he couldn’t study further. That is why he decided that he wouldn’t compromise on his children’s education. For this, he moved the family to Biratnagar where I completed my intermediate level and then moved to the capital to complete my bachelor’s degree. I was also the first person in my family to not only get a post graduate degree but also to go to college. When my father was the chairman of the village, he was active in social work. This stimulated me to follow his lead, and what better way to do it than Teach For Nepal. Within these two years as a Fellow, I have an opportunity to provide better education to the children in rural areas and make a small contribution in filling the gap of education inequity. I hope to enhance my teaching skills and personal development during the Fellowship.

I belong to an Army family – my father and uncles are all in the army. Being an army is a highly regarded profession in my village and hence, I grew up with an aspiration of joining the army too. But after witnessing the sycophancy that goes around in the institution, I decided to move onto the next best option in my life and pursued my undergraduate in Social Work with the aim to serve my community as a Women Development Officer. My journey with Teach For Nepal started as an intern. At first, I thought of TFN simply as an organization funded by an INGO working in the educational field. But after witnessing firsthand the impacts the Fellows were creating in their communities and the education system, I decided to take up the challenge as a Fellow. As a Fellow, I will be able to work in a ground level and have a hands-on experience with the community. I want to inspire and motivate my students to come out of their comfort zone. And I want them to know that the socio-economic stat…