Home: Kathmandu, Kathmandu, Bagmati

Education: Bachelor’s of Environmental Science, Kathmandu University, Nepal

I was raised by a single mother, and I give all the credits to my selfless mother for making me what I am today. She taught me to be graceful, caring and independent. Her sheer determination to overcome difficulty has always been an inspiration to me. Her dedication to fulfilling our needs and necessities through hardships has helped me to strongly believe that one should never lose hope when faced with difficult circumstances.

I remember while I was in school, I had a hard time understanding the concepts of mathematics. With the help of an amazing teacher and the influence of my mother, I was able to overcome math anxiety. After finishing higher education, I decided to study Environmental Science at Kathmandu University because of my interest in learning about the earth, its biology and to help develop solutions to environmental problems. After graduating from Kathmandu University, I was in the process of joining Tribhuvan University until my brother whispered in my ears, “Teach For Nepal”.

While discussing the opportunity with Prajwal Khadka, Teach For Nepal’s Alumni, he addressed all my concerns and also informed me about the diverse opportunities Teach For Nepal offers, where I could use my education in Environmental Science and also enhance my leadership skills.

I know that students in rural communities come from a different socio-economic background and face different challenges and I want to inspire them to be like my mother. I also want to inspire students with teaching that is beyond textbook which can be applied to their real life situations. I plan to be the pillar of strength and support to the students during my two-year Fellowship journey.