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On March 17, the ETAs began their month-long in-country orientation, including intensive Nepali language classes and a series of informative sessions on Nepal’s culture, history, educational system, and other subjects to equip them with the basic knowledge required to begin their assignments on April 15 at schools in and around Kathmandu Valley. |
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(L-R) Bryce Moulton, Jina Bhagat, Meredith Levin, Claire Chevallier, Dwight Miller |
Fulbright Outreach Programs |
On March 28, USEF-N hosted an information session at its auditorium to provide insights into the currently open Master's program in the United States. Attendees were afforded the opportunity to delve into the program specifics, gain firsthand experience through an application walk-through, and receive personalized responses to all their questions. |
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(L-R) Prospective Fulbright Master’s applicants attending the session; Program Administrator Tina Lama facilitating the session |
Information Session for SIT Master’s Students |
Seven SIT Study Abroad master’s students currently based in Nepal, accompanied by their academic director, visited the Commission to learn about the Fulbright and EducationUSA programs. Executive Director Nick Langton and USEF-N staff gave an overview of the programs and answered questions. |
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SIT Study Abroad Master’s Students with USEF-N staff |
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Educational Advising Center |
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To mark Women's History Month, the EducationUSA Nepal Center organized a talk program titled "Women in Science and Technology". Guest speakers included Dr. Babita Paudel, Founder and Research Director/Head at the Center for Natural and Applied Sciences in Kathmandu, and Ms. Eva Gyawali, President of Karkana Samuha. They discussed the programs they studied and the transformative journeys that propelled them toward careers in science and technology. Additionally, they shared invaluable insights from their experiences in the field, along with their ongoing research efforts to inspire and empower students to follow their passions and their dreams. |
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During March 19-21, the EducationUSA Advising Center collaborated with the American Corner, Surkhet to conduct sessions on the Five Steps to U.S. Study for +2 and undergraduate students and teachers at the following institutions: |
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Amar Jyoti Higher Secondary School
American Corner
Kopila Valley School
Jana Namuna Secondary School
Mid-West University
Siddhartha Pathshala
SOS Children's Village
Surkhet Model Collage |
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The sessions helped students to clarify their understanding of the application process, including document requirements and funding opportunities. EAC Advisers met with 371 students during the outreach. |
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Nepal Association of Humphrey Fellows Talk Series |
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On March 11, the Nepal Association of Humphrey Fellows (NAHF) continued its talk series with a program titled “Economic Reconstruction of Nepal: Challenges and Way Forward” hosted at SAIM College. Speakers featured at the event included former Finance Minister and Fulbright alumnus Dr. Prakash Chandra Lohani (1998, The University of Maryland, College Park) and Ms. Sneh Rajbhandari, Head of Public Affairs, Communications, and Sustainability at Coca-Cola Beverages Nepal. |
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Fulbright alumnus Dr. Biraj Man Karmacharya received the prestigious 2024 Alumni Impact Award from the University of Washington School of Public Health. Dr. Karmacharya, under the Fulbright Science and Technology Program, pursued a PhD in Epidemiology at the university and will deliver the convocation address at the school's graduation ceremony in June. |
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Asia-Pacific's Regional Commemoration of International Women’s Day |
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Sanjana Chhantyal (second from right) |
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During March 15-31, current Fulbright Student Researcher Maria Bossert’s project, conducted in collaboration with the Tharu Cultural Museum and Research Center, Chitwan, was showcased at the Patan Museum. Titled “Daule Daule”, the mixed-media exhibition featured pictures and quotes from interviews Maria conducted during her Fulbright fieldwork, offering visitors rich insights into Tharu culture, wisdom, and lifestyle. |
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Maria Bossert (center); Maria Bossert addressing the audience |
PATA International Conference on Women in Travel |
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During March 20-22, Humphrey Program alumna Shradha Shrestha (2021, Michigan State University) participated at the prestigious PATA International Conference on Women in Travel hosted at Bohol, Philippines. During the conference, Ms. Shrestha discussed the impactful role of women in connecting communities and leveraging tourism to dismantle barriers, defy stereotypes, and foster a more equitable, sustainable, and culturally vibrant world. |
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Shradha Shrestha (second from right) |
