I come from a middle-class family. My father is a government officer and my mother is a housewife. Overall, I’d describe my childhood as good. Since I was an introvert, I spent most of my time with my family. After completing my SLC, I wanted to study in Kathmandu. But my parents couldn’t afford to send me to the capital. My only option was to get a HSEB scholarship. The day I got the news that I got the scholarship was the best day of my life. I started my schooling in a private school and then attended a public school after the second grade. In that way, I have seen both sides of the world. The difference between a private school and a public one is huge. Among other things, there is a difference in the way the teachers treat students, the sense of punctuality among both students and teachers etc. After my graduation, I was unsure of what to do next when I saw the advertisement for Teach For Nepal. I decided to apply for the Fellowship since I felt that I can bring unique ins…

I was the youngest of twelve siblings: seven sisters and four brothers. My father is a farmer, so my relationship with the land is an old one. Although I wanted to be a police officer when I was a child, it was the connection I had with the earth that inspired me to pursue a degree in agriculture. My sisters have played an important role in my self-development. It was due to their support that I could graduate from school. I was an average student, but I loved the process of studying. It was my strong willpower and desire to study that led me to complete my bachelors in India. The first time I came to TFN office, I met with Ashrina who introduced me to the senior Fellows. That day a group of students from Lalitpur too had come for an exhibition of their projects. I could see the impact the Fellowship had made by looking at these students. And I wanted to be a part of that process to. Therefore, I applied for the Fellowship.