| | June has been a month of preparations at USEF-Nepal – orienting Nepalese students and scholars for their time in the U.S. and planning for American Fulbrighters’ arrivals in July. We conducted orientations for Nepalese Fulbright and Opportunity Funds grantees heading to the U.S. for their respective programs this Fall. Additionally, EAC also conducted Pre-departure orientations for Nepali students bound for the U.S. for their further studies. These programs cover important topics such as the U.S. academic system, American culture, and lifestyle, what to pack, self-care, safety and more. With 12 American Fulbrighters arriving in the next few months, we are also busy finalizing their travel itineraries and visas as well as preparing for their in-person orientations.
Do not miss out on a variety of different opportunities for Americans as well as Nepalese students, scholars and Fulbright alumni. Scroll down to the Events and Opportunities section to find out more. Register for sessions to learn more about various USEF-Nepal opportunities and to meet and hear from experts in a variety of different fields. |
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| | Orientations for AY 2023-2024 Humphrey Fellows and Master’s Grantees |
| | | (L-R) Deepak Kc and Tufan Neupane |
| | | | | (L-R) Sanjeev Gupta, Shishir Lamichhane, Sarita Pariyar and Rasmita Suwal during pre-departure orientation |
| The Commission also conducted another session for the 2023-2024 Fulbright Foreign Student (Master’s) grantees. The purpose of this orientation was to equip the Master's cohort of Sarita Pariyar (Cornell University, Asian Studies), Shishir Lamichhane (Georgetown University, LLM), Rasmita Suwal (Syracuse University, Forensic Science), and Sanjiv Gupta (Boston University, Public Health), with the necessary knowledge and preparation for their upcoming time in the U.S.
We are delighted to have collaborated with program alumni Chandni Jaiswal (2019, Emory University for Health, Management and Policy) and Seema Subedi (2018, Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health for Public Health) for this orientation. Their valuable insights and tips provided the fellows with a deeper understanding of the program and will undoubtedly enhance their overall experience.
We wish them all the best! |
| | | | | (L-R) Rachael Lau at the Fulbright Forum at IOE pulchowk; Rachael Lau is with other Fulbrighters after her Fulbright Forum at IOE Pulchowk |
| | | | | Perrin Krisko at the American Corner Dhangadi |
| | | | | Nicole McCloseky at iHub Kathmandu |
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Advising Center Highlights |
| | | On June 12, USEF-Nepal's EducationUSA Center conducted the orientation for the Opportunity Funds Program 2024 participants. Our center looks forward to working with this talented group of students as they apply for Fall 2024 admissions at U.S. colleges and universities.
Our OF24 students are:
1. Bhuwan Bhandari
2. Pawan Chaudhary
3. Sarad Gaihre
4. Sagar Gupta
5. Madhav Khanal
6. Puja Khatri
7. Dawa Dechen Lama
8. Aakriti Khapung Limbu
9. Abhinav Prasad Neupane
10. Aswina Neupane
11. Sugam Parajuli
12. Diwash Patel
13. Samip Paudel
14. Pamela Sherpa
15. Dijesh Shrestha
The Opportunity Funds Program is an initiative by the U.S. Department of State's Bureau of Education and Cultural Affairs to make U.S. higher education more accessible to non-elite international students from disadvantaged backgrounds. USEF-Nepal's EducationUSA Advising Center, the official source in Nepal for information and advice on U.S. higher education and administers the Opportunity Funds Program in Nepal. Through this program, EducationUSA is committed to helping non-elite international students from disadvantaged backgrounds to have the best possible chance to experience higher education in the United States.
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| On June 26 and 27, advisers conducted sessions on the "5 Steps to U.S. Study" in Dhangadhi, at the American Corner and several colleges, including the National Academy of Science and Technology, Sudur Paschimanchal Academy BHM BIM, Sudur Paschimanchal Academy Grade 12, and Aishwarya Multiple Campus, as part of USEF Nepal's annual outreach program to promote U.S. higher education to the 7 regions of Nepal. The sessions were intended for both undergraduate and graduate studies. There was an enthusiastic response to the sessions and students learned a lot in these sessions. Advisers were able to connect with 213 students, who were eager to learn about the procedures for studying the United States. |
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Alumni HighlightsDr. Alton C. Byers |
| The U.S. Embassy, Nepal is hosting a Fulbright talk series at the American Center on Friday, July 7, at 2 PM on Contemporary Impacts on Alpine Ecosystems in the Kanchenjunga Conservation Area, Eastern Nepal presented by Fulbright alumni Dr. Alton C. Byers. |
| | | A Senior Scientist at the University of Colorado Boulder, Dr. Byers was selected as a Fulbright Nepal Research Scholar for the 2021-2022 period. During this time, he conducted research on the Kanchenjunga Conservation Area (KCA) in collaboration with the Central Department of Geography at Tribhuvan University.
The primary aim of the research project was to identify, understand, and mitigate the threats faced by the alpine ecosystems in the KCA, to promote sustainable management practices and contribute to the region's economic development through nature-based tourism. Dr. Byers will present on this research and provide his expert advice in ensuring the long-term preservation and well-being of the alpine ecosystems, while also benefiting the local communities and the broader population that relies on their environmental services.
Dr. Byers holds a Ph.D. and a B.A. from the University of Colorado, with his doctoral research focusing on landscape change, soil erosion, and vegetation dynamics in the Sagarmatha National Park in Nepal. Throughout his career, he has made significant contributions in various positions at The Mountain Institute (TMI), including Co-Manager of the Makalu-Barun National Park and Founder/Director of Andean Programs. He has published extensively on various scientific and popular topics, including his co-edited book "Mountain Geography: Human and Physical Dimensions" and his most recent publication, "Khumbu Since 1950," which features a collection of historic photographs of the Mount Everest region.
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Articles by and Featuring our Alumni |
| In high placesArticle by Kunda Dixit in Nepali Times
Proliferating impunity
Article by Sujeev Shakya in The Kathmandu Post China wants a buffer, it doesn't want Nepal to be so pro-India'Senior Specialist Dr. Michael H. Glantz’s interview in The Himalayan Times
Is Male Out-Migration Associated with Women's Participation in Post-Disaster Rebuilding? Evidence from Post-Earthquake Nepal
Article by Shana Scogin in Wiley Online Library
Milking every opportunity
Article by Sahina Shrestha in Nepali Times
Kunda Dixit interview in Himal Khabar
Breaking the Barriers
Article by Dev Datta Joshi in myRepublica
State of the state
Article by Kunda Dixit in Nepali Times
Eleganza Extravaganza
Article by Sahina Shrestha in Nepali Times
Seeking solace in personalities
Article by Sujeev Shakya in The Kathmandu Post
Home away from home in Nepal
Article by Jack Shangraw in Nepali Times |
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Opportunities and EventsJuly 2023 |
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Fulbright Fulbright Talk Series by Alton Byers at the American Corner Kathmandu July 7, 2023, at 2:00 PM Fulbright Programs for Students Information Session at the American Corner, Pokhara July 7, 2023, at 2:00 PM 2024-2025 Humphrey Fellowship Program Information Session at the American Corner, Pokhara July 7, 2023, at 4:00 PM Centennial Fellowship (For Fulbright Alumni) Deadline: July 11, 2023 Humphrey Fellowship Program Deadline: July 31, 2023
Fulbright Specialist Program Deadline: August 14, 2023
U.S. Scholars Program (for American Citizens)
Open May 2023 – September 15, 2023
U.S. Student Program (for American Citizens)
Open May 2023 – October 10, 2023 |
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