#Immigration To Canada From Nepal

[jiminiminycrickerrttt]

my thoughts on religion that nobody asked for :)

Like many Hindu children, I had my annaprashan (a first rice ceremony) at 7 months old. Bengalis tend to believe that odd months (5 and 7) are particularly auspicious times to hold such ceremonies for baby girls. Conversely, baby boys would have their annaprashans on even months. Immigrating to Canada left us in a desperate search for community and companionship, the best place to find this, of course, was by connecting with any given Hindu Society in any given county. I remember attending various pujas for various deities, having a shallow understanding of their lores and mythologies, and learning the different songs and hymns used to worship them to sing on a stage after the evening prayers. 

Scindia Kanya Vidyalaya, the girls-only boarding school that I attended for 5th and 6th grade when we lived in Gwalior had a 97% Hindu majority student body. We celebrated the usual holidays, of course, though this time the performances and sermons were more spectacular, and were held in an auditorium instead of a rented out church basement. We were given days off from our classes, special meals, and were able to wear clothes and accessories that were not a part of our uniforms. Despite all of the pomp and circumstance, I can’t seem to remember exactly why we were celebrating these holidays. I haven’t attended a formal puja in 6 years. 

When I was around 7, I remember a particularly eclectic aunty showing up to a Bengali function. She had just flown in from her travels around Nepal, proudly proclaiming that she was a newly converted Buddhist. From her purse she pulled out a Sanskrit prayer book filled with Buddhist chants that she could not read. She had English transcriptions of each syllable under each line that told her how to pronouncers each phrase and which words to stress and not stress. Regardless, she made a show of praying aloud in front of everyone before dinner, and vowed to learn how to read Sanskrit as a step in her path to enlightenment. 

Many of the other guests were not particularly impressed by her, but my mother was taken immediately. She asked the aunty where she purchased her copy of the Vinaya Pitaka and was immediately gifted the spare one which had been kept in her bag in case she was asked this very question. For six months afterwards, my mom would pray every single morning and every single night, chanting those same repetitive lines over and over and over again, buying more books with insights into the teachings of Gautama. She however, did not need handwritten English transcriptions. She would follow up those prayers with a solid 20 minutes of silent meditation, and would break that silence to scold me every time I tried to distract her. I can’t recall exactly when she stopped praying, and I can’t find any of those books that she bought in the house today. 

That same year, she became friendly with our neighbours, whose names I cannot remember. What I can remember is the smell of khoresh fesenjoon the mother would make while preparing for Iftar during the days she would babysit me after school while my mother was at work. She taught me how to determine which direction north/northeast was when praying, explained Mecca to me, how it was the holiest, most sacred piece of land in the universe, and shook me awake when I would fall asleep on the prayer rug. I once asked her if she was bald under her hijab, she then asked me if I was empty in the head. 

The  language they spoke, the way they kneeled down to pray, and the kameezes and kurtas and saris they would wear for religious holidays all bore a striking resemblance to Hinduism for me, at that age I don’t even think I thought of them as different religions. But there was something much more intimate, much more profound that I could sense in the way that they prayed. For years afterwards I would dream of Mecca as a magical, spiritual, fantastical city with glittering stone pathways and magnificent towering marble architecture that could solve all of one’s problems and conquer all of one’s fears just by existing. I also remember vividly seeing gigantic orange dragons in those same dreams. To this day I cannot draw any correlation between the two, but whenever I think of Islam, I think of dragons. 

In 2015, shortly after we moved back to Canada, my mother and I were baptized. At the time there were no Hindu societies in the Drayton Valley-Devon area, but there was one single Multicultural society. Once again in search of community we joined it immediately. The president of the Multicultural society, Bharti Khulisia, was an Indonesian woman of Indian descent who had lived in Drayton Valley for over 15 years. She was married to a foul-mouthed (though well-meaning) man named Dennis who has some sort of generic but lucrative job in the trades. Bharti Aunty told me that I reminded her of her granddaughter, and told my mother that she reminded her of herself when she was younger. Immediately, we were hooked. She was also a devout Christian who had gone on missions across South America. She would take my mom to church on most Sundays, who began taking me shortly after. I remember being annoyed at having to stand during the 20 (twenty!!!) minutes of singing at the beginning of each session, and otherwise being mostly indifferent towards the sermons. I did enjoy the post-church barbecues, though. 

Months after we began attending church, Bharti Aunty convinced my mother to get us both baptized for reasons that I can’t quite recall (again). I had to write a small speech about finding Christ, was dunked into a hot tub of cold water at some sort of ceremonial hall, and was given a free t-shirt to change into and a baptismal certificate afterward. Neither of which I can find today. 

When I started making my own money, I bought copies of each religious book and scanned them over again to see if anything would resonate, if anything would stick. The Quran (the Hindi translation, sorry), the Bible (which I skimmed, admittedly), the Bhagavad Gita (took me a solid eight months to get through that thing), and the Vinaya Pataka (I’ll get around to reading the other two Patakas eventually) were all profound in their own respective ways, all evoked emotion and revelation, all managed to mould and shape my morality, and all seemed to kill my perception of what I thought God was. The problem that I had not anticipated was that everything, in fact, had stuck. 

Fortunately by then, I had discovered mathematics. The insurmountable weight that was taken off my shoulders when I realized that everything was a statistical anomaly and/or prediction, when billions upon billions of years of physics and chemistry and biology happily worked together to create the world that we live in, that the reason we are here on this earth, asking these questions and contemplating these concepts is simply due to the unknowable mathematical coding of the universe that dictated the consecutive major events that gave us consciousness in the first place, cannot be overstated. It was so immensely freeing to place all of my beliefs onto something far greater and far more complex than I could ever fathom, something so beyond me that I didn’t even need to fully understand it to know that it was there. To believe in something unshakable, to base my beliefs in something that surpassed the powers and expectations of any being on earth. To read through my math textbooks, to listen to TED-Talks in order to gain insight and clarity on my silly little mortal problems. 

But what if I’m wrong? What if there is a God? And what if they are angry at me, positively incensed at me for denying them completely? Do I place my bets based on the statistical evidence of how likely it is for a single religion to be true? If I do end up in hell, will I be satisfied that I remained steadfast to my beliefs or will I spend an eternal punishment being regretful that I had not subscribed to the correct one?

Isn’t questioning your faith one of the biggest components of being faithful anyways?

[noahtally-famous]

some Dave family & childhood/adolescence headcanons:

bc I wanna dissect this guy and his mind fr-

(fyi I'm desi (a person of South Asian descent born in another country), and I'm like 99% sure Dave is desi as well, so this is just a note for ppl so y'all are aware that I'm an Indian too! however, if anything at all mentioned below doesn't sound right (and not opinions, though I'd love to hear those too, I mean like actual info) pls lmk!)

uh, also mentions of homophobia, internalized homophobia, and trauma relating to mysophobia

some of these might be subject to change or tweak here and there, but overall, I'm satisfied with what I have!

- his father is a prestigious businessman who was born in Canada—he worked his way from the ground up as his parents (Dave’s grandparents) were immigrants from India; his reputation is everything to him, and he sees his family as a way to enhance said reputation so that he doesn’t lose face.

- his mother is descended from a wealthy family—she likes to say her great-grandfather was a Baron who’d resided on the India-Nepal border—and she was born in London. It was her grandparents (Dave’s great-grandparents) who emigrated from India to the UK. She’s artistic and the lower level of their house is her own studio.

- Dave’s parents marriage was more of an ‘alliance’ than anything. It’s little details that are also glaringly obvious that signified to him that his parents really didn’t love each other in that way—and if they did, it isn’t a priority; things like his mother hyphenating her last name and not fully taking his fathers, the distance in the way they interact, just slight emotional ticks that let him know their love was more of a facade.

- since then, Dave vowed that if he ever found someone, the love they’d share would be real and genuine—ironically, he became a bit of a romantic (okay, a huge romantic). Obv his parents weren’t good role models in the romance department but all those movies he’d watched are!

- anyway back to the family; Dave’s father spent long hours either at the office or traveling for business. Whenever he’s away, their house feels a bit more like a home—his mother unfurls like a flower and her already overprotective nature due to his weak immune system heightens, and Dave let’s himself believe he’s a normal guy in a normal family when this happens.

- but eventually his father returns and the emotional distance ensues, the high expectations, his mother retreating back into her shell, and the reality hits that he just can’t ever be ordinary.

- only one person has brought up the topic of a divorce and it’s his older brother; it’s mentioned half-heartedly too as though he knew she’ll disagree. It’s a funny thing; Dave’s mother does love his father and maybe that feeling is returned, but there’s so much weight and expectations and pressure they’d placed upon themselves that whatever affection is straining.

- his father reacts to this by overworking himself; his mother by retreating.

- (Dave also vowed that him and his lover won’t have a relationship this complicated. It’ll be simple, cliche, normal, and perfect.)

- Dave has Middle Child Syndrome. He has three other siblings and he’s not just the middle kid, but also the kid who doesn’t seem to know what he’s doing (in other words, who doesn’t seem to be able to ‘enhance the family name rep’. He’s just…There.)

- perhaps that’s why he and his father are so distant—more than his siblings are. No matter how hard he tries to impress his father with anything, it goes awry and/or his father never seems to give him more than a curt nod.

- there’s his older sister: she’s graduated from law school, is 25, and is currently an attorney for their fathers business. She goes with him on his business trips, and Dave is so not jealous. She’s strong, bold, and isn’t afraid to look assholes, sexism, and racism in the eye and shoot them down with her words and expressions. She’s like the shield, a mature presence in the siblings’ lives.

- his older brother is second. A double-major in history and business, and 22 years old. At first, he was meant to take on the mantle of their fathers business when the time was right. However, that took a drastic turn when news got out that his brother was fully and utterly homosexual. Naturally the equation in his fathers head was: ‘homosexuality = hate = losing precious reputation’ and the following arguments that spawned between the two of them from this were some of the nastiest. That’s when Dave, listening in keyholes, over banisters, and in other random locations, found out one huge thing: his father is a homophobe.

- (not that that mattered to him. He’s straight, he liked only girls. Right?)

- anyway, their father told his brother to ‘hide his gayness’ and pretend he’s straight. His brother said that’s bullshit and that everything rich ppl do is ‘pretend’. Long story short, his brother moved out. Currently, he lives in Europe and owns an art gallery that his mother sends her artwork to (his father found out abt that once, and that resulting fight was a mess too--but dw she still does it and he can't stop her).

- Dave hates him. He wants to hate him so fucking badly for leaving him behind, for not listening to their dad and pretending to be straight, for being gay in the first place! Bc he and his brother were tight; they were super close and he’s the one guy Dave felt he could rely on and now?? He’s in another damn continent and Dave’s stuck in this suffocating atmosphere and ugh, goddammit he wants to hate him but he can’t bc he’s his brother and he loves him. So yeah. He def has mixed feelings lmao

- (this is also when his internalized homophobia started. He doesn’t care who other ppl love, he just cares who he loves. He’s not making the same mistake his brother did.)

- his younger sister, 14-15 years old, going into high school. Unlike the rest of their siblings, she doesn't want to be bogged down by office work or business drags. With a foot in every sport imaginable and an expert breakdancer, she's already got her sights set on making it professional in the sports category or becoming a famous dancer (maybe both, depending on how good she is, and she is good). She may only be in 9th grade, but words already spread that she's been scouted to go pro. She takes self-defense classes, helps coach soccer and softball for the younger kids during summers, and basically whatever her siblings didn't do in the athletic field, she's making do with flying colors.

- so yeah. After all this, you can see why Dave feels as lost as he does. Whichever way he turns, there's one or more of his siblings achieving great things, and he's just there...doing nothing...not being recognized because he's good at nothing. Just average. At every goddamn thing.

- normally he'd be fine with that, considering that's what ordinary ppl feel and that's what he wants to be, but it goes at odds with the side of him who wants to impress his father, make his mother proud, also stay at the same level as his siblings are.

- he's just so confused, he doesn't know what to do, and he's too scared to take a step forward. He's just some sheltered rich kid who doesn't understand/know cues in society, what good is that?

- onto his childhood/adolescence; boarding schools. That's basically all he's known. And ofc it has to be fancy boarding schools that the parents of other rich kids send them bc despite Dave being so average, his father will be damned if he sends him off to some middle-grade school.

- boarding schools left their own respective impressions on him as well. He used to be made fun of, teased, and even bullied bc rich ppl are nasty and they don't hold back—even to one of their own (especially to one of their own). One stark incident that left a huge mark on him was when he was eleven and his bullies took things a bit too far--you can't put a bunch of kids whose parents are competitive maniacs in a harsh cooperative and/or political world together and expect nothing crazy to happen; this was one of those crazy incidents. Long story short: some older kids took advantage of the fact that Dave has a weak immune system, lots of dirt was involved, a near burying-alive incident, lots of name-calling and taunting, and, as a result, on top of his immune system problems, he developed mysophobia too—which added more to his germaphobic tendencies.

- Whenever he's in a situation similar to the one that triggered this phobia, he falls into a panic. Those first few weeks, months, couple of years, it was horrible; only his siblings (mainly his younger sister and older brother bc his older sister was away a lot) and his best friend at the time would make any headway pulling him out of that trauma. Overtime (and the only time Dave was actively determined to do smth) he forced himself, his mind, his body reactions, to tune in with his thoughts so that if he ever got into a panic, he'd have a greater chance of pulling himself out instead of relying on someone else.

- but yeah. He has mysophobia, is a germaphobe, and has a weak immune system (smth his father considered a weakness) so him asking if smth is unhealthy or dangerous or "of questionable origin" isn't just him being a hypochondriac.

- that wasn't the only thing he went through in boarding schools. But, before we get to that, imma just say after that incident, he learned his lesson—he learned that rich kids are nasty pieces of shit and he's not gonna get anywhere the way he's being right now. So he excels in the art of people-watching, of careful observation that over time just becomes a habit/instinct—scoping out the opposition. He knows who's the assholes, who're worth interacting with, what to do to stay under the radar. Like magic, the lack of bullies dwindles once he starts doing that, and he finds out that everyone rlly does have something to hide—but he's not a blackmailer, he just observes, gives a mental nod, and moves on with his life.

- he often fluctuates with what his father would expect of him, and what he expects from himself; one of them is the lengths to go to stay on top. For example, despite knowing he's not a blackmailer, he'll still hesitate bc it's "what his father would've wanted".

- anyway, he's switched boarding schools twice—the first bc of the dirt incident, the second bc that's when he got his sexual awakening:

- his best friend in that boarding school—the only person he lets loose around—ends up also being someone he, to his horror, gets a crush on. Why horror, you might ask? Simple: his best friend is a guy.

- see: Dave's internalized homophobia. My dude already has fluctuating feelings abt impressing his dad, if he comes out as liking guys, he just knows that's not gonna be well-received. Literally, the one thing he thought wouldn't ever happen does. So he reacts in typical Dave-fashion: he panics, and does what his mum would do: retreat. He basically runs away from the problem lmfao, he ignores his best friend—which he still feels guilty for to a degree bc the one person who accepted him for who he was and supported him, and he just...stomped on him bc of a sexuality crisis lmao. And that's not the worst of it: he actually nails the head in the coffin by asking his dad to switch him to another boarding school bc his roommate is gay. (And yeah, ofc, they were roommates lmao).

- not his best moment, everyone's well aware.

- (and try as he might, his bisexuality (though he doesn't know that he's bisexual yet) isn't "gone" like he hoped it was; it's more so repressed, buried, deep within him, but in a manner that one tilt off-axis will send him spiraling into another sexuality crisis)

- anyway, he's in his third boarding school when he comes across the Total Drama audition flyer online, and decides why the heck not lmao.

- before his younger sister was born, Dave spent most of his early childhood at his aunts place—his mother's younger sister. The utter normalcy of the place compared to what he’s used to astounds little him, and his visits there leave a great impact on him. His aunt, an art teacher at a local school, had a small, modest house filled with sketches, paintings, murals, and the various designs and bright colors were mesmerizing to him. They took him to a world where only colors mattered and nothing else. His aunt doted on him too, and Dave loved spending his days in that house more than his own place.

- Unfortunately, when he was seven, his aunt died—a mundane way to die for a mundane young lady, he couldn’t help thinking; (I'm thinking either getting hit by a car while crossing the street or what is a 'simple viral infection' which turned out to actually be a tumor). As mentioned though, those times left a great impact on him. Made him realize that it is possible to an extent to lead an ordinary life even while connected to such extraordinary. It also made him harbor a love for art—any and all kind of it (except maybe pottery bc it’s messy, as well as the unconventional types like using dirt and the outdoors as tools).

- her death, if I wanna go the tumor route, will emphasize his germaphobic tendencies and his mysophobia. Depending on which road I wanna take, if I do this, the dirt incident at the boarding school won’t have happened, maybe?? not quite sure 🤔

- given all this, it's no wonder he has attachment issues. Usually, he's standoffish, he keeps to himself, he still interacts with ppl but he doesn't trust or get close to ppl easily. But when he does, when he finds someone who he actually vibes with, he sorta just...latches to them bc of this worry that they might leave him, or the other shoe will drop, or smth bad will happen to them. Basically, it's hard for him to let go. He's capable of it, but it's difficult for him to process—heightened depending on how strong the bond is with the other person.

- being ordinary is the center point of this guy's persona—his core existence. it's why when he auditioned for Total Drama, he's labeled as "A Normal Guy". He didn't mention anything abt his family and if he had to, it was the bare minimum; no one knows who his parents are, who he's connected to, they just know him as a germaphobic average joe.

bonus stuff:

- for his last name, I'm thinking Jha??? idk I rlly like it and I think it suits him.

- vegetarian, due to his cultural background.

- hates horror movies, he's the guy to cling onto your hand or arm if you're watching one with him, and def the type to scream at the jump scares and then curse up a storm.

- gore is a no. it's too messy and makes his stomach twist; same with zombies bc uh...the effects are basically overkill for him. (Shawn dared him during one of their scavengings that if he won the show, Dave would watch a bit of The Walking Dead with him. Rip Dave lmao.)

- he can tolerate horror and gory movies, btw, he just doesn't prefer it.

- I've this standing silly hc that he and Noah are family friends; as a desi, let me tell you, we've a lot of family friends lmao. The opposites of his and Noah's home lives only serve to prove that it is possible to lead a normal life where your emotions aren't secondary to the public.

- despite leading a variety of lives, Dave and his siblings are pretty close! When they were little, they used to have tree-climbing contests, which is why, even if his arms might look chickeny, his legs are pretty strong stamina-wise. They might be more distant now with a lot more differences between them, but they're capable of standing together when need be.

- speaks English and Hindi; due to his upbringing, he's fluent in several other languages too.

- obv closet disaster bi; his main fear is someone will find out and his sexuality will be exposed on international television

- likes to garden, but only if he's wearing gardening gloves; he also feels productive when doing so bc it makes him feel strong tackling the dirt to let beautiful plants grow—like facing his fears to let smth else grow there instead. He has several potted plants in his house.

- while he seems standoffish and 'colder' at first, ironically, he also has the tendency to get emotional easily. Especially when it comes to rejection—he's not very good at handling that. Basically he's a mix of nervousness and distant—he can be quick to judge, especially when it comes to ppl who have different quirks like Beardo and Leonard.

- he learned coding bc that’s what his dad wanted him to do. All he got from his father was the usual ‘curt nods’ so he thinks he’s just average at it. Whenever his dad gives him one of those nods, Dave just assumes that means he’s not particularly exceptional at whatever it is he’s currently doing—even if that may not be the case.

- the attachment issues and emotional detachment of his family are one of the main reasons for his snarky self-aware yet also lack of self-awareness (and, at times, rude) personality; I want to say it's like a shield--the snarkiness, I mean--but it's also basically an ingrained habit.

- doesn't like being called David. his father (and his mother, oftentimes) tend to call him that, and hearing the name reminds him of them and the expectations and pressure and everything he cannot be. He much prefers Dave.

[brookstonalmanac]

Holidays 10.28

Holidays

Bhai Dooj (India)

Bhai Tika (Nepal)

Children’s Day (Australia)

Chucks-N-Pearls Day

Civil Servants’ Day (Brazil)

Common Fig Day (French Republic)

Cox Plate Day (Australia)

Day of International Concern About Young People and Gun Violence

Engineer’s Day (Venezuela)

Flying Baby Day

Folly Day

Gone-ta-Pott Day [every 28th]

Hari Sumpah Pemuda (Youth Pledge Day; Indonesia)

Honoring the Nation’s First Responders Day

International Animation Day

International Creole Day

Liberation of Ukraine from Nazi Invaders Day (Ukraine)

Milvian Bridge Day

National Caroline Day

National Comprehensive Sex Education Call-In Day

National Cry Yourself to Sleep Day

National Day of Outrage

National First Responders Day

National I Love You Day

National Immigrants Day

National Internal Medicine Day

National Internment Commemoration Day (Canada)

National William Day

Ohi Day (a.k.a. Ochi! Day or Oxi Day; Cyprus, Greece)

Part Your Hair Crooked Just To See If Anyone Will Say Anything About It Day

Plush Animal Lover's Day

Prefectural Earthquake Disaster Prevention Day (Gifu, Japan)

Q Day

Republic Day Eve (Turkey)

Separation of Church and State Day

Stan Lee Day (Los Angeles)

Stargate Day

Statue of Liberty Day

Ticker-Tape Parade Day

Time Day

Twitter Emancipation Day

Ugly Pickup Truck Day

Vote Early Day

World Judo Day

World Tobacco Growers’ Day

Youth Pledge Day (Indonesia)

Food & Drink Celebrations

National Chocolate Day

Wild Foods Day

4th & Last Monday in October

African-American Cotton Pickers’ Day [4th Monday]

Bank Holiday (Ireland) [Last Monday]

Equality Day (Antarctica) [4th Monday]

Green Monday [Monday of Last Full Week]

International School Library Day [4th Monday]

Labour Day (New Zealand) [4th Monday]

La Saoire i mi Dheireadh Fomhair [Last Monday]

Meatless Monday [Last Monday of Each Month]

Meditation Monday [Every Monday]

Monday Musings [Every Monday]

Moody Monday [Last Monday of Each Month]

Motivation Monday [Every Monday]

October Bank Holiday (Ireland) [Last Monday]

School Library Day (Canada) [Last Monday]

Independence & Related Days

Bokonton (Declared; 2007) [unrecognized]

Czechoslovakia (Now the Czech Republic; from Austria-Hungary, 1918)

Erusia (Declared; 2008) [unrecognized]

Foundation Day (Davao Occidental, Philippines)

United Republics of Michigan (Declared; 2019) [unrecognized]

Weekly Holidays beginning October 28 (Last Week of October)

Hudson Valley Restaurant Week (Hudson Valley, New York) [thru 11.10]

Festivals Beginning October 28, 2024

American Indian Tourism Conference (Marksville, Louisiana) [thru 10.31]

Supply Side West (Las Vegas, Nevada) [thru 10.31]

TechCrunch Disrupt (San Francisco, California) [thru 10.30]

Tokyo International Film Festival (Tokyo, Japan) [thru 11.6]

Feast Days

Abdias of Babylon (Christian; Saint)

Abgar V of Edessa (Eastern Orthodox Church)

Ayad Akhtar (Writerism)

Eadsige (Christian; Saint)

Evelyn Waugh (Writerism)

Extra Kinky Day (Pastafarian)

Faro, Bishop of Meauz (Christian; Saint)

Feast of the Einherjar (Norse)

Feast of the Lord of Miracles (Peru)

Fidelis of Como (Roman Catholic Church)

Firmilian (Christian; Saint)

Francis Bacon (Artology)

Fyribod (a.k.a. Forebode; Norse beginning of Winter)

Godwin of Stavelot (Christian; Saint)

Gumby Day (Church of the SubGenius; Saint)

Isis/Osiris Mysteries I (Pagan)

Job of Pochayiv (repose) (Eastern Orthodox Church)

Jude Thaddeus (a.k.a. Jude the Apostle; Western Christianity)

Leibnitz (Positivist; Saint)

Lord of Miracles (Lima; Christian; Saint)

Makoshe’s Holiday (Honoring Mother Earth; Asatru/Pagan Slavic)

Michael Noakes (Artology)

Neot (Christian; Saint)

Paraskrevi of Iconium (Christian; Saint)

Simon the Zealot (a.k.a. Simon the Canaanite; Simon the Apostle; Western Christianity)

The Tortoise (Muppetism)

Lucky & Unlucky Days

Butsumetsu (仏滅 Japan) [Unlucky all day.]

Umu Limnu (Evil Day; Babylonian Calendar; 50 of 60)

Premieres

All Quiet on the Western Front (Film; 2022)

An Alpine Symphony, by Richard Strauss (Tone Poem; 1915)

Barking Dogs Don’t Fite (Fleischer/Famous Popeye Cartoon; 1949)

Because I Got High, by Afroman (Song; 2001)

Bee Movie (Animated Film; 2007)

Black Beauty (Hanna-Barbera Animated TV Special; 1978)

The Blue Danube (MGM Cartoon; 1939)

Breakfast at Tiffany’s, by Truman Capote (Novella; 1958)

Decade, by Neil Young (Compilation Album; 1977)

Decline and Fall, by Evelyn Waugh (Novel; 1928)

The Desperate Showers (George of the Jungle Cartoon; 1967) [#8]

Droopy (Tex Avery Droopy MGM Cartoon; 1955)

Educating Rita (Film; 1983)

The Futurological Congress: From the Memoirs of Ijon Tichy, by Stanisław Lem (Novel; 1971)

Gulliver’s Travels, by Jonathan Swift (Novel; 1726)

How Green Was My Valley (Film; 1941)

Inferno (Film; 2016)

Kiss Meets the Phantom of the Park (TV movie; 1978)

The Legend of Zorro (Film; 2005)

Man's Search for Meaning, by Viktor E. Frankl (Philosophical Book; 1959)

News of the World, by Queen (Album; 1978)

The Ones Who Walk Away from Omelas, by Ursula K. Le Guin (Short Story; 1973)

The Pet Store (Disney Cartoon; 1933)

Pinterest (Social Media App; 2009)

Pop ‘im Pop! (WB LT Cartoon; 1950)

Puss in Boots (Animated Film; 2011)

Pussy Willie (Oswald the Lucky Rabbit Cartoon; 1929)

Puttin’ On the Dog (Tom & Jerry Cartoon; 1944)

The Quail Hunt (Oswald the Lucky Rabbit Cartoon; 1935)

Richard Pryor … Here and Now (Stand-Up Comedy Film; 1983)

Rotten Hood (Super Chicken Cartoon; 1967) [#18

The Rum Diary (Film; 2011)

Stargate (Film; 1994)

String Along Pink (Pink Panther Cartoon; 1978)

Supermarket Pink (Pink Panther Cartoon; 1978)

Talking Book, by Stevie Wonder (Album; 1972)

Tinker Bell (Animated Film; 2008)

We Can’t Dance, by Genesis (Album; 1991)

Today’s Name Days

Judas, Simon, Thaddeus (Austria)

Juda, Šimun, Siniša, Tadej, Tadija (Croatia)

Státní Svátek (Czech Republic)

Judas, Simon (Denmark)

Siim, Siimo, Siimon, Siimu, Simmo, Simmu, Simun (Estonia)

Simo (Finland)

Jude, Simon (France)

Freddy, Simon (Germany)

Evniki, Vili (Greece)

Simon, Szimonetta (Hungary)

Giuda, Simone (Italy)

Antoņina, Ņina, Ninona, Zemgals (Latvia)

Almantė, Gaudrimas, Simas, Simonas, Tadas (Lithuania)

Simen, Simon (Norway)

Juda, Szymon, Tadeusz, Wszeciech (Poland)

Iachint (Romania)

Dobromila (Slovakia)

Judas, Simón (Spain)

Simon, Simone (Sweden)

Nestor (Ukraine)

Dayanara, Eunice, Jonah, Jonas, Jude, Liberty, Simeon, Simon, Simone, Thad, Thaddea, Thaddeus (USA)

Today is Also…

Day of Year: Day 302 of 2024; 64 days remaining in the year

ISO: Day 1 of Week 44 of 2024

Celtic Tree Calendar: Hagal (Hailstone) [Day 2 of 28]

Chinese: Month 9 (Jia-Xu), Day 26 (Yi-Chou)

Chinese Year of the: Dragon 4722 (until January 29, 2025) [Wu-Chen]

Hebrew: 26 Tishri 5785

Islamic: 24 Rabi II 1446

J Cal: 2 Wood; Oneday [1 of 30]

Julian: 14 October 2024

Moon: 12%: Waning Crescent

Positivist: 22 Descartes (11th Month) [Gibbon / Robertson]

Runic Half Month: Wyn (Joy) [Day 6 of 15]

Season: Autumn or Fall (Day 36 of 90)

Week: Last Week of October

Zodiac: Scorpio (Day 5 of 30)

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Blog 3: The Privilege of Driving to Nature

Mcintosh described privilege as “an invisible knapsack of unearned assets ... of special provisions, maps, passports, codebooks, visas, clothes, tools, and blank checks” while Oxford describes it as “a special right or advantage that a particular person or group of people has” (Noel, 2000; Oxford University Press Editors, 2024). My personal definition of privilege kind of relates to my country, Nepal. When I think of privilege, I think of the rich tourists who go to Nepal to summit Mount Everest. Not only can they afford the expensive tickets, but they are also able to sit around doing nothing at the base camp while waiting for ideal weather conditions to summit the Mountain. They don’t even have to carry all their heavy equipment; that’s the job of the Sherpas; all they must carry is whatever they feel like carrying. At the same time, the Sherpas must plan their whole year around when and how many rich tourists they can help summit the Mountain. They are not afforded the opportunity to worry about their lives or how taxing carrying all the heavy equipment is on their body. If they don’t risk their lives, the families that rely on them risk starvation for the season, as growing their own food and making money through alternate pathways is nearly impossible. I am frequently reminded of the video where a Sherpa carried a dying tourist all the way back to safety, only for the tourist to go back home, become a celebrity, and not acknowledge the Sherpa who saved their life until the internet forced them to (Zachary Rogers, 2019). I believe the ability to scale Mount Everest, sometimes multiple times, without putting in much effort is the best representation of privilege for me.

A Sherpa carrying a heavy load for a climber on Mount Everest summit

Privilege plays a huge role in nature interpretation since people who are not privileged enough to experience nature interpretation do not even know what nature interpretation means. To the immigrant parents living in the Greater Toronto Area, nature and nature interpretation are not even in their mindset. Their mind is filled with how to support their family, whether they can afford rent this month, and if they can finally buy a car to open more job opportunities. I witnessed my parents go through this as my dad would work night shifts at a Petro Canada and then go to college all while relying on whether this bus would arrive on time. This posed an economic barrier for my parents to experience nature and nature interpretation, which was one of the five factors mentioned in this week’s assigned reading on ‘Why Don’t More Minorities Come?” (Beck et al., 2018). In the same chapter, the authors proposed that public transportation from urban areas to interpretive facilities would greatly alleviate the car economic barrier (Beck et al., 2018). I believe this is a great idea, as I experienced this myself while living in Ottawa, where I did not have a car. I wanted to visit Gatineau Park however, you cannot reach the park without a car or paying for a cab. The city provided free shuttle buses from urban downtown Ottawa to Gatineau Park to alleviate this barrier.  

Shuttle bus at Gatineau Park

References

Beck, L., Cable, T. T., & Knudson, D. M. (2018). Interpreting Cultural and Natural Heritage: For a Better World. In Interpreting Cultural and Natural Heritage: For a Better World. Sagamore Publishing LLC. https://sagamore.vitalsource.com/reader/books/9781571678669/pageid/152

Noel, J. (2000). Notable Selections in Multicultural Education. Dushkin/McGraw-Hill.

Oxford University Press Editors. (2024). Privilege - Definition. Oxford University Press. https://www.oxfordlearnersdictionaries.com/definition/english/privilege_1

Zachary Rogers. (2019, June 6). Man saved from certain death on Everest criticized for thanking sponsors instead of savior sherpa. ABCNews4. https://abcnews4.com/news/nation-world/man-saved-from-certain-death-on-everest-criticized-for-thanking-sponsors-instead-of-savior-sherpa-mount-ravichandran-tharumalingam-gelje-zone-rescue

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Holidays 10.28

Holidays

Bhai Dooj (India)

Bhai Tika (Nepal)

Children’s Day (Australia)

Chucks-N-Pearls Day

Civil Servants’ Day (Brazil)

Common Fig Day (French Republic)

Cox Plate Day (Australia)

Day of International Concern About Young People and Gun Violence

Engineer’s Day (Venezuela)

Flying Baby Day

Folly Day

Gone-ta-Pott Day [every 28th]

Hari Sumpah Pemuda (Youth Pledge Day; Indonesia)

Honoring the Nation’s First Responders Day

International Animation Day

International Creole Day

Liberation of Ukraine from Nazi Invaders Day (Ukraine)

Milvian Bridge Day

National Caroline Day

National Comprehensive Sex Education Call-In Day

National Cry Yourself to Sleep Day

National Day of Outrage

National First Responders Day

National I Love You Day

National Immigrants Day

National Internal Medicine Day

National Internment Commemoration Day (Canada)

National William Day

Ohi Day (a.k.a. Ochi! Day or Oxi Day; Cyprus, Greece)

Part Your Hair Crooked Just To See If Anyone Will Say Anything About It Day

Plush Animal Lover's Day

Prefectural Earthquake Disaster Prevention Day (Gifu, Japan)

Q Day

Republic Day Eve (Turkey)

Separation of Church and State Day

Stan Lee Day (Los Angeles)

Stargate Day

Statue of Liberty Day

Ticker-Tape Parade Day

Time Day

Twitter Emancipation Day

Ugly Pickup Truck Day

Vote Early Day

World Judo Day

World Tobacco Growers’ Day

Youth Pledge Day (Indonesia)

Food & Drink Celebrations

National Chocolate Day

Wild Foods Day

4th & Last Monday in October

African-American Cotton Pickers’ Day [4th Monday]

Bank Holiday (Ireland) [Last Monday]

Equality Day (Antarctica) [4th Monday]

Green Monday [Monday of Last Full Week]

International School Library Day [4th Monday]

Labour Day (New Zealand) [4th Monday]

La Saoire i mi Dheireadh Fomhair [Last Monday]

Meatless Monday [Last Monday of Each Month]

Meditation Monday [Every Monday]

Monday Musings [Every Monday]

Moody Monday [Last Monday of Each Month]

Motivation Monday [Every Monday]

October Bank Holiday (Ireland) [Last Monday]

School Library Day (Canada) [Last Monday]

Independence & Related Days

Bokonton (Declared; 2007) [unrecognized]

Czechoslovakia (Now the Czech Republic; from Austria-Hungary, 1918)

Erusia (Declared; 2008) [unrecognized]

Foundation Day (Davao Occidental, Philippines)

United Republics of Michigan (Declared; 2019) [unrecognized]

Weekly Holidays beginning October 28 (Last Week of October)

Hudson Valley Restaurant Week (Hudson Valley, New York) [thru 11.10]

Festivals Beginning October 28, 2024

American Indian Tourism Conference (Marksville, Louisiana) [thru 10.31]

Supply Side West (Las Vegas, Nevada) [thru 10.31]

TechCrunch Disrupt (San Francisco, California) [thru 10.30]

Tokyo International Film Festival (Tokyo, Japan) [thru 11.6]

Feast Days

Abdias of Babylon (Christian; Saint)

Abgar V of Edessa (Eastern Orthodox Church)

Ayad Akhtar (Writerism)

Eadsige (Christian; Saint)

Evelyn Waugh (Writerism)

Extra Kinky Day (Pastafarian)

Faro, Bishop of Meauz (Christian; Saint)

Feast of the Einherjar (Norse)

Feast of the Lord of Miracles (Peru)

Fidelis of Como (Roman Catholic Church)

Firmilian (Christian; Saint)

Francis Bacon (Artology)

Fyribod (a.k.a. Forebode; Norse beginning of Winter)

Godwin of Stavelot (Christian; Saint)

Gumby Day (Church of the SubGenius; Saint)

Isis/Osiris Mysteries I (Pagan)

Job of Pochayiv (repose) (Eastern Orthodox Church)

Jude Thaddeus (a.k.a. Jude the Apostle; Western Christianity)

Leibnitz (Positivist; Saint)

Lord of Miracles (Lima; Christian; Saint)

Makoshe’s Holiday (Honoring Mother Earth; Asatru/Pagan Slavic)

Michael Noakes (Artology)

Neot (Christian; Saint)

Paraskrevi of Iconium (Christian; Saint)

Simon the Zealot (a.k.a. Simon the Canaanite; Simon the Apostle; Western Christianity)

The Tortoise (Muppetism)

Lucky & Unlucky Days

Butsumetsu (仏滅 Japan) [Unlucky all day.]

Umu Limnu (Evil Day; Babylonian Calendar; 50 of 60)

Premieres

All Quiet on the Western Front (Film; 2022)

An Alpine Symphony, by Richard Strauss (Tone Poem; 1915)

Barking Dogs Don’t Fite (Fleischer/Famous Popeye Cartoon; 1949)

Because I Got High, by Afroman (Song; 2001)

Bee Movie (Animated Film; 2007)

Black Beauty (Hanna-Barbera Animated TV Special; 1978)

The Blue Danube (MGM Cartoon; 1939)

Breakfast at Tiffany’s, by Truman Capote (Novella; 1958)

Decade, by Neil Young (Compilation Album; 1977)

Decline and Fall, by Evelyn Waugh (Novel; 1928)

The Desperate Showers (George of the Jungle Cartoon; 1967) [#8]

Droopy (Tex Avery Droopy MGM Cartoon; 1955)

Educating Rita (Film; 1983)

The Futurological Congress: From the Memoirs of Ijon Tichy, by Stanisław Lem (Novel; 1971)

Gulliver’s Travels, by Jonathan Swift (Novel; 1726)

How Green Was My Valley (Film; 1941)

Inferno (Film; 2016)

Kiss Meets the Phantom of the Park (TV movie; 1978)

The Legend of Zorro (Film; 2005)

Man's Search for Meaning, by Viktor E. Frankl (Philosophical Book; 1959)

News of the World, by Queen (Album; 1978)

The Ones Who Walk Away from Omelas, by Ursula K. Le Guin (Short Story; 1973)

The Pet Store (Disney Cartoon; 1933)

Pinterest (Social Media App; 2009)

Pop ‘im Pop! (WB LT Cartoon; 1950)

Puss in Boots (Animated Film; 2011)

Pussy Willie (Oswald the Lucky Rabbit Cartoon; 1929)

Puttin’ On the Dog (Tom & Jerry Cartoon; 1944)

The Quail Hunt (Oswald the Lucky Rabbit Cartoon; 1935)

Richard Pryor … Here and Now (Stand-Up Comedy Film; 1983)

Rotten Hood (Super Chicken Cartoon; 1967) [#18

The Rum Diary (Film; 2011)

Stargate (Film; 1994)

String Along Pink (Pink Panther Cartoon; 1978)

Supermarket Pink (Pink Panther Cartoon; 1978)

Talking Book, by Stevie Wonder (Album; 1972)

Tinker Bell (Animated Film; 2008)

We Can’t Dance, by Genesis (Album; 1991)

Today’s Name Days

Judas, Simon, Thaddeus (Austria)

Juda, Šimun, Siniša, Tadej, Tadija (Croatia)

Státní Svátek (Czech Republic)

Judas, Simon (Denmark)

Siim, Siimo, Siimon, Siimu, Simmo, Simmu, Simun (Estonia)

Simo (Finland)

Jude, Simon (France)

Freddy, Simon (Germany)

Evniki, Vili (Greece)

Simon, Szimonetta (Hungary)

Giuda, Simone (Italy)

Antoņina, Ņina, Ninona, Zemgals (Latvia)

Almantė, Gaudrimas, Simas, Simonas, Tadas (Lithuania)

Simen, Simon (Norway)

Juda, Szymon, Tadeusz, Wszeciech (Poland)

Iachint (Romania)

Dobromila (Slovakia)

Judas, Simón (Spain)

Simon, Simone (Sweden)

Nestor (Ukraine)

Dayanara, Eunice, Jonah, Jonas, Jude, Liberty, Simeon, Simon, Simone, Thad, Thaddea, Thaddeus (USA)

Today is Also…

Day of Year: Day 302 of 2024; 64 days remaining in the year

ISO: Day 1 of Week 44 of 2024

Celtic Tree Calendar: Hagal (Hailstone) [Day 2 of 28]

Chinese: Month 9 (Jia-Xu), Day 26 (Yi-Chou)

Chinese Year of the: Dragon 4722 (until January 29, 2025) [Wu-Chen]

Hebrew: 26 Tishri 5785

Islamic: 24 Rabi II 1446

J Cal: 2 Wood; Oneday [1 of 30]

Julian: 14 October 2024

Moon: 12%: Waning Crescent

Positivist: 22 Descartes (11th Month) [Gibbon / Robertson]

Runic Half Month: Wyn (Joy) [Day 6 of 15]

Season: Autumn or Fall (Day 36 of 90)

Week: Last Week of October

Zodiac: Scorpio (Day 5 of 30)

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Represent Your University in Nepal: Tapping into a High-Potential Market

In recent years, Nepal has emerged as a promising source of international students for universities around the world. While traditionally overshadowed by its larger neighbours like India and China, Nepal is rapidly becoming an important market for higher education institutions seeking to diversify their student body. With a growing middle class, increasing aspirations for global education, and a surge in government scholarships, representing your university in Nepal can open doors to a motivated, career-driven group of students eager to succeed on the international stage.

In this blog, we will explore why universities should prioritize Nepal as part of their international recruitment strategy, delve into the latest trends and data on student mobility, and highlight key strategies to effectively represent your university in Nepal.

Why Nepal is an Emerging Education Hub

1. A Growing Population of International Students

Nepal’s youth population is both large and ambitious, with increasing numbers of students seeking education opportunities abroad. In 2023 alone, 63,000 Nepali students enrolled in universities overseas, marking a 20% increase from the previous year . This growth can be attributed to multiple factors, including the lack of access to specialized programs domestically and a strong desire among Nepali students to improve their career prospects through international education.

Nepal now ranks among the top 10 countries for sending students abroad, with the most popular destinations being Australia, Canada, and the United States. These countries attract Nepali students with their high-quality education, post-study work opportunities, and welcoming immigration policies. Universities that position themselves strategically in Nepal stand to benefit from a well-educated, English-speaking population eager to engage in international programs.

2. The Importance of STEM and Business Programs

Nepali students, like their counterparts in other South Asian countries, are particularly interested in STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics) and Business fields. This is driven by a desire to secure lucrative career opportunities in industries such as IT, engineering, healthcare, and entrepreneurship.

A report by ICEF Monitor revealed that nearly 75% of Nepali students pursuing education abroad enroll in STEM or Business-related programs. Universities that offer cutting-edge programs in these fields, along with internship and job placement opportunities, are likely to attract high-quality candidates from Nepal.

3. Scholarships and Financial Aid: Key Drivers for Student Mobility

One of the most significant factors influencing the decision of Nepali students to study abroad is financial aid and scholarship opportunities. With Nepal’s per capita income lower than many other nations in the region, affordability is a major concern for students and their families. Government scholarships, such as the Nepal Government Scholarship Program, are crucial in helping students pursue their education abroad.

In addition, many international organizations and foreign governments offer scholarships specifically targeted at Nepali students. For example, the Australia Awards and Fulbright-Nepal Programs provide full financial support to students from Nepal, making education abroad more accessible.

Universities that offer competitive scholarships and need-based financial aid will have a significant advantage in attracting talented students from Nepal.

Key Strategies for Representing Your University in Nepal

1. Build a Strong Digital Presence

Nepal’s digital landscape is rapidly evolving, with a growing number of young people using the internet to research education opportunities abroad. Facebook, YouTube, and Instagram are among the most popular platforms used by Nepali students, providing universities with a direct line of communication to prospective applicants.

To effectively represent your university in Nepal, it’s crucial to create a localized digital marketing strategy. This includes:

Targeted online ads promoting specific programs and scholarships for Nepali students.

Localized content that addresses the unique concerns of Nepali students, such as visa requirements, living costs, and career outcomes.

Offering virtual campus tours and webinars to give students a taste of campus life and the academic environment without needing to visit in person.

By tailoring your digital content to resonate with Nepali students, you’ll increase engagement and boost applications from the region.

2. Collaborate with Nepali High Schools and Colleges

Building strong partnerships with high schools and colleges in Nepal can provide a direct pipeline for recruiting students. Guidance counselors and school administrators in Nepal play an important role in advising students on their education pathways, making them key influencers in the decision-making process.

Hosting information sessions, providing guest lectures, or collaborating on joint programs can position your university as a trusted option for Nepali students. Additionally, organizing scholarship workshops in collaboration with local schools will raise awareness about financial aid opportunities, making your institution more attractive.

3. Leverage Education Agents for Maximum Reach

Education agents are highly influential in Nepal, with students and families often relying on their guidance to navigate the complex application and visa processes. Partnering with trusted agents who specialize in international education can help streamline the recruitment process and increase your reach in the country.

Agents in Nepal can:

Promote your university to students who are actively seeking to study abroad.

Assist students with visa applications, ensuring they have the necessary documentation and support.

Provide personalized counseling, helping students understand the academic programs, scholarships, and career opportunities available at your university.

By collaborating with reputable education agents, your university can increase visibility and simplify the application process for Nepali students.

4. Offer Tailored Scholarships and Financial Aid

Given the importance of affordability for students in Nepal, offering tailored scholarships and financial aid packages can significantly increase your university’s appeal. Consider creating merit-based and need-based scholarships specifically for Nepali students, and promote these opportunities through your website, social media, and agent networks.

Highlighting affordable tuition fees, payment plans, and on-campus job opportunities can also make your university more attractive to Nepali students, who often face financial constraints when considering education abroad.

5. Focus on Career Outcomes and Alumni Success

Nepali students are highly motivated by the potential to secure better career prospects through international education. Therefore, universities should place a strong emphasis on promoting their career services, internship programs, and alumni success stories.

Creating a section on your website dedicated to Nepali alumni, featuring testimonials and success stories, can provide prospective students with tangible proof of the opportunities your university offers. Additionally, promoting internship and post-graduation work opportunities in countries like Australia, Canada, and the USA—which offer favorable work visas for international students—will increase your university’s attractiveness to Nepali students.

Future Trends: What to Watch in Nepali Student Recruitment

1. Rise of Tech-Driven Education Programs

With the increasing focus on digitalization and technology-driven education, Nepali students are showing more interest in fields such as Artificial Intelligence (AI), Data Science, and Cybersecurity. Universities offering cutting-edge programs in these fields are likely to see a rise in applications from Nepal.

2. The Impact of Government Initiatives

The Nepalese government is actively working to improve access to international education through various scholarship programs. Keeping an eye on emerging government initiatives that fund international study will help universities tap into these opportunities and attract more students from Nepal.

Conclusion: Positioning Your University for Success in Nepal

Representing your university in Nepal presents a unique and valuable opportunity. With a growing number of Nepali students seeking higher education abroad, universities that implement a targeted recruitment strategy stand to benefit from this emerging market.

By focusing on digital marketing, building partnerships with local schools, leveraging education agents, offering tailored scholarships, and showcasing career outcomes, universities can successfully position themselves to attract top-tier talent from Nepal.

As the demand for international education continues to grow, now is the perfect time for universities to solidify their presence in Nepal and tap into the country’s motivated and ambitious student population.

How Envision Edge International Supports Universities in Nepal

Envision Edge International helps universities expand their presence in Nepal by providing comprehensive market research to identify trends, student preferences, and untapped opportunities. We leverage our strong network of local education agents and partnerships with schools and colleges to streamline recruitment efforts, ensuring that universities connect with the right students.

Through targeted digital marketing campaigns and student engagement strategies, we help universities enhance their visibility among Nepali students. Our tailored approach also includes assisting universities in offering competitive scholarships and financial aid packages, making them more attractive to cost-conscious students in Nepal.

With HR support and yield activities, Envision Edge International ensures a seamless recruitment process, from initial inquiries to confirmed enrollment.

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Educational Consultancy Trends in Nepal: What's Changing in 2024?

Education has always been a key pillar of development, both for individuals and society at large. In Nepal, the pursuit of higher education, particularly abroad, has steadily grown over the years, and educational consultancies have played a vital role in facilitating this process. These consultancies act as intermediaries, guiding students through the complexities of applications, visa processing, and choosing the right university or program. 

However, with the evolving global educational landscape, technological advancements, and changing student preferences, the trends in educational consultancies in Nepal are also shifting. As we enter 2024, several key trends are emerging that are reshaping the consultancy sector and the services they offer to aspiring students.

1. Increased Digitization and Online Services

One of the most significant changes in 2024 is the accelerated adoption of digital platforms by education consultancy in Nepal. The global COVID-19 pandemic acted as a catalyst for many industries to transition to virtual platforms, and the education sector was no exception. Now, even as the world moves back to normalcy, the convenience and efficiency of online consultations, application submissions, and virtual university fairs have taken root.

Many educational consultancies are embracing fully integrated digital solutions. From offering virtual counseling sessions to providing online workshops for standardized test preparation (like IELTS, TOEFL, GRE, and SAT), these services allow students from remote areas of Nepal to access expert guidance without the need for travel. This digital transformation is democratizing the consultancy process, making it more accessible and flexible for students across the country.

In addition to online consultations, the use of AI-powered tools to help students create personalized study plans, choose universities, and even predict chances of admission is gaining traction. The use of digital platforms for data collection and analysis helps consultancies provide more accurate guidance based on student profiles and preferences.

2. Shift in Popular Destinations for Education Abroad

Traditionally, the top destinations for Nepali students seeking higher education abroad have been countries like the United States, Australia, Canada, and the United Kingdom. While these countries still remain popular in 2024, there is a noticeable shift in preferences toward alternative destinations.

Countries like Germany, Japan, and the Netherlands are gaining popularity due to their affordability, world-class education systems, and relatively easier immigration pathways for international students. Additionally, countries like New Zealand and Ireland have started to make a significant push to attract international students, offering appealing post-study work opportunities. Educational consultancies in Nepal are expanding their knowledge and services to cater to these new destinations, understanding that students are looking for both quality education and the possibility of future career prospects in the country they study in.

Another key factor driving this trend is the financial considerations of studying abroad. With the rising costs of education in traditionally popular countries, many Nepali students and their families are looking for countries that offer lower tuition fees and affordable living costs. Consultancies now provide more detailed cost-benefit analyses for different countries, helping students and parents make informed decisions based on their financial circumstances.

3. Focus on Career-Oriented Counseling

In 2024, there is a growing emphasis on career-oriented counseling rather than merely focusing on the admission process. The role of educational consultancies is expanding to cover not just admissions and visa processing but also long-term career planning. Students are increasingly looking for educational pathways that align with their career goals, and consultancies are stepping up to meet this demand.

Educational consultants are becoming more specialized in understanding global labor market trends, in-demand skills, and the potential career opportunities in different countries. For example, the demand for tech-related courses (such as data science, AI, cybersecurity, and software engineering) is growing rapidly, and students want to ensure their education leads to viable job opportunities. Consultancies are focusing more on advising students about employability after graduation, including insights into job markets, work visas, and residency options in different countries.

In this changing landscape, consultancies are also offering services like resume building, interview coaching, and professional networking guidance to ensure that students are well-prepared to enter the workforce post-graduation.

4. Rise in Scholarships and Financial Aid Assistance

Affordability remains a primary concern for many Nepali students aspiring to study abroad, and the availability of scholarships and financial aid has become a crucial factor in decision-making. Educational consultancies in Nepal are increasingly focusing on helping students identify and apply for scholarships, grants, and other forms of financial aid.

In 2024, more consultancies are building partnerships with international universities and funding organizations to provide students with the latest information on scholarships and financial aid opportunities. They are also training their staff to assist students in preparing strong scholarship applications, which include writing compelling essays, meeting eligibility criteria, and submitting all necessary documents on time.

This trend is expected to grow as more students seek out affordable education options and look for ways to reduce the financial burden of studying abroad. Educational consultancies that offer comprehensive scholarship assistance are likely to attract more students, especially from middle-class families who see foreign education as a stepping stone to better opportunities but face financial constraints.

5. Growing Importance of Mental Health and Well-being Support

Another emerging trend in 2024 is the increasing awareness of the mental health challenges that students may face when studying abroad. Going to a foreign country for higher education can be a stressful experience, involving culture shock, homesickness, and academic pressure. Consultancies in Nepal are starting to recognize the importance of preparing students not just academically but also emotionally for this transition.

Many consultancies are now offering workshops and counseling sessions focused on mental well-being, stress management, and cultural adaptation. They are also partnering with international student support services and mental health organizations in destination countries to ensure that students have access to the help they need while abroad.

This holistic approach to student counseling is becoming a significant value proposition for consultancies, as students and parents increasingly look for guidance that addresses both educational and emotional well-being.

6. Sustainability and Ethical Practices

Sustainability and ethics are becoming more prominent in the education consultancy sector in Nepal. In the past, some consultancies have been criticized for unethical practices, such as charging exorbitant fees, providing misleading information, or encouraging students to apply to universities that were not well-suited to their needs. However, there is now a shift towards greater transparency and accountability.

Reputable educational consultancies are prioritizing ethical practices, offering students clear, honest guidance about their chances of admission, visa requirements, and the potential return on investment of various educational paths. They are also working more closely with universities and government agencies to ensure that students receive accurate information and that the consultancy process is fair and transparent.

Moreover, as global awareness of environmental issues grows, sustainability is becoming an important consideration for both students and educational consultancies. Some consultancies are partnering with universities that focus on sustainability and environmental studies, while others are incorporating eco-friendly practices into their operations, such as reducing paper usage and encouraging virtual consultations.

7. Increased Competition and the Need for Differentiation

The educational consultancy market in Nepal is becoming more competitive. With the increasing number of students aspiring to study abroad, new consultancies are entering the market, and existing ones are expanding their services. In 2024, the competition among consultancies is fierce, and those that can differentiate themselves by offering specialized services, personalized counseling, and strong partnerships with international universities are likely to thrive.

Consultancies are also exploring new ways to add value, such as offering language training, internship placement services, and post-study job placement support. The ability to provide end-to-end services that go beyond the traditional consultancy model is becoming a key differentiator in this competitive market.

Conclusion

The landscape of educational consultancy in Nepal is undergoing significant changes in 2024. Increased digitization, a shift in study destinations, a stronger focus on career guidance, and the growing importance of mental health support are some of the key trends that are reshaping the industry. As students become more informed and selective about their educational journeys, consultancies must adapt by offering more comprehensive, ethical, and specialized services.

Those that can embrace these trends and provide value beyond just admissions assistance are poised to succeed in the evolving educational consultancy market in Nepal.

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Unlock Canadian Opportunities with the Best Consultancy for Canada in Nepal in 2024

When considering studying in Canada from Nepal, it's essential to choose the right consultancy to guide you through the process. The best consultancy will provide tailored advice, have a proven track record of success, and offer comprehensive services to support your journey from start to finish.

What to Look for in a Consultancy:

Expert Counselors: Knowledgeable advisors who stay updated with immigration policies and university requirements.

Track Record: A history of helping students gain admission to prestigious Canadian institutions and secure student visas.

Personalized Guidance: Advisors who understand your goals and help select the best programs and schools for you.

Documentation Support: Assistance with preparing and reviewing all necessary application documents to ensure a strong submission.

Edwise Foundation: Nepal’s Leading Consultancy for Canada With over 18 years of experience, Edwise Foundation stands out as the top study abroad consultancy in Nepal. They offer end-to-end support, from selecting the right program and university to visa documentation and pre-departure arrangements. Their strong partnerships with Canadian universities and colleges enable them to find the best fit for each student.

Services Offered by Edwise Foundation:

Program Selection: Guidance on choosing programs and institutions that align with your interests and career goals.

Application Assistance: Help with the entire application process, including paperwork, document gathering, and timely submissions.

Visa Counseling: Comprehensive support for obtaining a Canadian study permit, including document preparation and review.

Pre-Departure Briefing: Orientation sessions covering essential information for studying and living in Canada.

Success Stories and Reputation: Edwise Foundation has helped countless Nepali students achieve their dream of studying in Canada. They have a high success rate with visa applications and receive positive feedback from students who appreciate their transparency, expertise, and supportive approach.

For more information, visit the Edwise Foundation website.

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Study In Ukraine

 COUNTRY INFORMATION

 Advantages of studying at UkraineAdvantages of studying at Ukraine

1. Quality Education.

2. Globally Recognized Courses (WHO, UNESCO, MCI, PMDC, NMC Nepal medical council, EUROPEAN COUNCIL and many more countries of the world etc.).

3. Cost effective.

4. European Life Standard.

5. Worldwide Acceptance of Ukrainian Method of Teaching.

6. English Medium of Instruction.

7. Better Job Prospects.

8. Emphasis on Practical Aspects in Teaching.

9. Moderate Climate around the year.

10. Outstanding International Faculty.

11. One of the Best Transportation systems in Europe.

12. International Students enjoy approximately 50% discount on travel.

13. Enrichment of Experience through Visiting Professors from USA, CANADA, UK, etc.

14. Participation of Students in Seminars/Symposia/Project Work, etc. in other European cities.

15. Bilateral Student Exchange Program with Universities in Germany, Sweden, Finland, Check Republic, etc.

16. Three Months Summer Jobs during vacation in countries like U.K., SWEDEN, etc.

17. Chances of Permanent Residence & Settlement in Europe after completion of study program.

18.100% VISA assured to deserving candidates

OUR SERVICES

1. We provide you with the official invitation letter from the desired university faster than any one.

2. Arrangement of the visa support letter from the Ministry of Education and Science of Ukraine to the respective embassy.

3. We provide all the answers to your questions about Ukrainian universities either through mail or by phone.

4. We provide complete guidance to the students while they are going through the visa process.

5. We send our special representative on the airport to receive the students and bring them to their universities safe and sound.

6.  Assistance in Immigration clearance in Ukraine.

7. Accommodation arrangement in university hostel.

8. Medical Insurance, health care test, Police registration.

9. Student ID card, Hostel card, International student card, etc.

10. Opening of Bank account in Ukraine International Bank.

11. Support during the entire period of study.

REQUIRED DOCUMENTS FOR INVITATION

A. Valid Passport for at least one year (scan copy).

B. Secondary School Certificate 10 class (scan copy).

C. Higher Secondary School Certificate 12 class (scan copy).

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Expedite to Excellence Top Consultancies in Nepal for Canada Immigration Services

In the realm of global mobility, Canada stands out as a beacon of opportunity, attracting individuals and families from around the world seeking a better life and brighter future. Among those drawn to Canada's shores are aspiring immigrants from Nepal, enticed by the country's high standard of living, robust economy, and welcoming multicultural society. However, navigating the complexities of the Canadian immigration process can be a daunting task, requiring expertise, diligence, and meticulous attention to detail. This is where consultancy firms specializing in immigration services play a crucial role, offering guidance, support, and personalized solutions to facilitate a smooth and successful transition to Canada. In this article, we explore the top consultancies in Nepal that excel in providing Canada immigration services, helping aspiring immigrants realize their dreams of starting anew in the Great White North.

Nepal, nestled in the lap of the Himalayas, is home to a vibrant and diverse population with a strong desire to explore opportunities beyond its borders. With Canada being a preferred destination for immigration among Nepalese citizens, the demand for reliable and efficient immigration services has surged in recent years. Fortunately, Nepal boasts a cadre of best consultancy in Nepal for Canada firms specializing in immigration, each distinguished by its commitment to excellence, professionalism, and client-centric approach.

One such best consultancy  in Nepal for Canada at the forefront of Canada immigration services is Goreto Consultancy. With a team of experienced immigration consultants well-versed in Canadian immigration laws, policies, and procedures, it offers comprehensive assistance to individuals and families seeking to immigrate to Canada. From initial assessment and application preparation to post-arrival support and settlement services, Maple Leaf Immigration Consultancy guides clients through every step of the immigration journey with care and expertise.

Another prominent player in the field is Everest Canada Immigration Services, renowned for its personalized approach and unwavering dedication to client satisfaction. Committed to upholding the highest ethical standards, Everest Canada Immigration Services provides tailored immigration solutions tailored to the unique needs and circumstances of each client. Whether it's skilled worker immigration, family sponsorship, student visas, or business immigration, Everest Canada Immigration Services offers expert guidance and support to navigate the complexities of the Canadian immigration system with ease.

For Nepalese students aspiring to pursue higher education in Canada, Expert Education and Immigration Services emerges as a trusted partner in realizing their academic goals and aspirations. With a deep understanding of Canadian educational institutions, programs, and admission requirements, Expert Education and Immigration Services assists students in securing admissions, applying for study permits, and transitioning smoothly to life in Canada. By providing personalized guidance and ongoing support, Expert Education and Immigration Services empowers Nepalese students to embark on a transformative educational journey in Canada.

In addition to these specialized consultancies, several multidisciplinary firms offer a wide range of immigration services catering to the diverse needs of clients. One such firm is Global Access Immigration Services, which provides expertise in various immigration pathways including express entry, provincial nominee programs, family sponsorship, and citizenship applications. With a reputation for professionalism, integrity, and reliability, Global Access Immigration Services has become a trusted ally for Nepalese individuals and families seeking to immigrate to Canada.

As Nepal continues to produce a steady stream of skilled professionals, students, and families aspiring to make Canada their new home, the demand for reliable and efficient immigration services is expected to grow. By partnering with top consultancies  Services, Expert Education and Immigration Services, and Global Access Immigration Services, aspiring immigrants from Nepal can expedite their journey to excellence in Canada. With expert guidance, personalized support, and a commitment to client success, these consultancies pave the way for a seamless and rewarding immigration experience, turning dreams of a better life in Canada into reality.

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Top 10 Consultancy in Nepal For Canada: Study in Canada

Why do students prefer to study in Canada from Nepal? Students prefer to study in Canada due to high-quality education and a practical approach to learning. Generally, most educational institutions in Canada offer quality education with a hands-on learning approach. The fee structure of most educational institutions is also quite affordable with tuition fees starting from 12,000 CAD per annum. As a result, Canada has become one of the most preferred study destinations among Nepalese students. 

Canada’s welcoming environment with world-class education facilities has become home to many international students including Nepalese students. Additionally, quality of life, post-study employment opportunities, and immigration possibilities have all played a significant role. Various study-abroad consultancies have shown a vital role in supporting students in accomplishing study in Canada objectives.

What are study abroad consultancies for? 

Study abroad consultancies help student achieve their dream of studying abroad. They assist in choosing the right program and educational institution based on individual preferences. They make the overall abroad study process a hassle-free journey.

Why study in Canada?

Canada welcomes a huge number of International students from around the globe. It is known to be one of the most diverse and safest countries, according to the Global Peace Index Canada ranks 10th in 2021. Canadian educational institutions are renowned for offering quality education with a reasonable fee structure and a hands-on learning approach.

Canada has several top-ranking educational institutions. Most students are attracted to these educational institutions because of their exceptional learning opportunities and world-class education facilities. Canada’s popularity among international students is on a constant rise. It is known for its all levels of education, ranking 4th in recruiting international students as of 2019. 

Students who are interested in studying in Canada have various options. There are 200 plus public colleges and institutes in Canada offering diverse program choices to the students. Generally, an academic year consists of 2 semesters in most Canadian educational institutions. International students are offered placement and hands-on learning experiences according to the program choice and institution. Due to all these compiling reasons international students including Nepalese students are drawn towards studying in Canada from Nepal.

What exactly does Canadian consultancy do?

Taking a step towards studying abroad is a big deal for students and parents both. It can be quite hectic to go through the process from application to study permit lodge for an individual. Whatever country it is, it can be very stressful to do it all by yourself. To make this all a hassle-free journey educational consultancies play a huge role.

Canadian Consultancy provides all the services needed to study in Canada under a single roof. From experienced advisor providing their advice to the final study permit lodgment educational consultancy helps students throughout the study process. They provide their service with years of expertise making the study in Canada process easier and more accessible. 

Top 10 consultancy in Nepal for Canada

Here are the top 10 consultancies in Nepal

Canadian Study Center Maitidevi

Canadian Study Center Bagbazar

Canadian Study Center New Baneshwor

Canadian Study Center Kamaladi

Canadian Study Center Chitwan

Canadian Study Center Butwal

Canadian Study Center Itahari

CIC Education Hub

Consultancy DAH

Future Point Education Consultancy

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Holidays 10.28

Holidays

Bhai Dooj (India)

Bhai Tika (Nepal)

Children’s Day (Australia)

Chucks-N-Pearls Day

Civil Servants’ Day (Brazil)

Common Fig Day (French Republic)

Cox Plate Day (Australia)

Day of International Concern About Young People and Gun Violence

Flying Baby Day

Folly Day

Gone-ta-Pott Day [every 28th]

Hari Sumpah Pemuda (Youth Pledge Day; Indonesia)

Honoring the Nation’s First Responders Day

International Animation Day

International Creole Day

Milvian Bridge Day

National Caroline Day

National Comprehensive Sex Education Call-In Day

National Cry Yourself to Sleep Day

National Day of Outrage

National First Responders Day

National I Love You Day

National Immigrants Day

National Internal Medicine Day

National Internment Commemoration Day (Canada)

National William Day

Ohi Day (a.k.a. Ochi! Day or Oxi Day; Cyprus, Greece)

Part Your Hair Crooked Just To See If Anyone Will Say Anything About It Day

Plush Animal Lover's Day

Prefectural Earthquake Disaster Prevention Day (Gifu, Japan)

Separation of Church and State Day

Stan Lee Day (Los Angeles)

Stargate Day

Statue of Liberty Day

Ticker-Tape Parade Day

Time Day

Ugly Pickup Truck Day

Vote Early Day

World Judo Day

World Tobacco Growers’ Day

Food & Drink Celebrations

National Chocolate Day

Wild Foods Day

4th & Last Saturday in October

Hug A Sheep Day [Last Saturday]

Make a Difference Day [4th Saturday]

Mother-in-Law Day [4th Saturday]

Muddy Dog Day (UK) [Last Saturday]

National Erotic Humiliation Day [4th Saturday]

National Forgiveness Day [Last Saturday]

National One United Race Day [4th Saturday]

National Pit Bull Awareness Day [4th Saturday]

National Prescription Drug Take Back Day [4th Saturday]

National Snowmobile Day [Last Saturday]

National Take Back Day [Last Saturday]

National Trick or Treat Day [Last Saturday]

Neighbors Helping Neighbors Day [4th Saturday]

Snowmobile Day (Sweden) [Last Saturday]

Universal Children’s Day (Australia) [4th Saturday]

William Penn Day (Delaware) [4th Saturday]

World Federation Day [Last Saturday]

World Swim Day [4th Saturday]

Yellow Saturday [Saturday of Last Full Week]

Independence Days

Bokonton (Declared; 2007) [unrecognized]

Czechoslovakia (Now the Czech Republic; from Austria-Hungary, 1918)

Erusia (Declared; 2008) [unrecognized]

United Republics of Michigan (Declared; 2019) [unrecognized]

Feast Days

Abdias of Babylon (Christian; Saint)

Abgar V of Edessa (Eastern Orthodox Church)

Diwali, Day 5 (Hindu, Jain, Sikh), a.k.a. ... 

Bhai Tika (Sisters honoring Brothers)

Gyan Panchami (Jain Celebration of Knowledge and Education)

Eadsige (Christian; Saint)

Extra Kinky Day (Pastafarian)

Faro, Bishop of Meauz (Christian; Saint)

Feast of the Einherjar (Norse)

Feast of the Lord of Miracles (Peru)

Fidelis of Como (Roman Catholic Church)

Firmilian (Christian; Saint)

Francis Bacon (Artology)

Full Moon [11th of the Year] (a.k.a. ... 

Beaver Moon (Amer. Indian, Colonial, Traditional)

Dark Moon (Celtic, North America)

Digging Moon (Traditional)

Flower Moon (South Africa)

Freezing Moon (Alternate)

Frost Moon (Alternate)

Hunter’s Moon (North America)

Ill Full Moon Poya Day (Sri Lanka)

Loy Krathong (Floating of the Lamps Festival; Thailand)

Palden Lhama Festival (Tibet)

Rutting Moon (Traditional)

Sassafras Moon (Choctaw)

Snow Moon (England, Wicca)

Southern Hemisphere: Corn, Flower, Hare, Milk

Tazaugmone (a.k.a. Thasaung Mong; Festival of Lights; Myanmar)

That Luang Festival (Theravada Buddhism; Laos) 

Trading Moon (Cherokee)

Tree Moon (Neo-Pagan)

Whitefish Moon (Traditional)

White Moon (China)

Fyribod (a.k.a. Forebode; Norse beginning of Winter)

Godwin of Stavelot (Christian; Saint)

Gumby Day (Church of the SubGenius; Saint)

Isis/Osiris Mysteries I (Pagan)

Job of Pochayiv (repose) (Eastern Orthodox Church)

Jude Thaddeus (a.k.a. Jude the Apostle; Western Christianity)

Leibnitz (Positivist; Saint)

Lord of Miracles (Lima; Christian; Saint)

Makoshe’s Holiday (Honoring Mother Earth; Asatru/Pagan Slavic)

Neot (Christian; Saint)

Paraskrevi of Iconium (Christian; Saint)

Simon the Zealot (a.k.a. Simon the Canaanite; Simon the Apostle; Western Christianity)

The Tortoise (Muppetism)

Lucky & Unlucky Days

Butsumetsu (仏滅 Japan) [Unlucky all day.]

Umu Limnu (Evil Day; Babylonian Calendar; 50 of 60)

Premieres

All Quiet on the Western Front (Film; 2022)

An Alpine Symphony, by Richard Strauss (Tone Poem; 1915)

Because I Got High, by Afroman (Song; 2001)

Bee Movie (Animated Film; 2007)

Breakfast at Tiffany’s, by Truman Capote (Novella; 1958)

Decade, by Neil Young (Compilation Album; 1977)

Decline and Fall, by Evelyn Waugh (Novel; 1928)

Educating Rita (Film; 1983)

Gulliver’s Travels, by Jonathan Swift (Novel; 1726)

How Green Was My Valley (Film; 1941)

Inferno (Film; 2016)

Kiss Meets the Phantom of the Park (TV movie; 1978)

The Legend of Zorro (Film; 2005)

Man's Search for Meaning, by Viktor E. Frankl (Philosophical Book; 1959)

News of the World, by Queen (Album; 1978)

The Pet Store (Disney Cartoon; 1933)

Pinterest (Social Media App; 2009)

Pop ‘im Pop! (WB LT Cartoon; 1950)

Puss in Boots (Animated Film; 2011)

Richard Pryor … Here and Now (Stand-Up Comedy Film; 1983)

The Rum Diary (Film; 2011)

Stargate (Film; 1994)

Talking Book, by Stevie Wonder (Album; 1972)

Tinker Bell (Animated Film; 2008)

We Can’t Dance, by Genesis (Album; 1991)

Today’s Name Days

Judas, Simon, Thaddeus (Austria)

Juda, Šimun, Siniša, Tadej, Tadija (Croatia)

Státní Svátek (Czech Republic)

Judas, Simon (Denmark)

Siim, Siimo, Siimon, Siimu, Simmo, Simmu, Simun (Estonia)

Simo (Finland)

Jude, Simon (France)

Freddy, Simon (Germany)

Evniki, Vili (Greece)

Simon, Szimonetta (Hungary)

Giuda, Simone (Italy)

Antoņina, Ņina, Ninona, Zemgals (Latvia)

Almantė, Gaudrimas, Simas, Simonas, Tadas (Lithuania)

Simen, Simon (Norway)

Juda, Szymon, Tadeusz, Wszeciech (Poland)

Iachint (Romania)

Dobromila (Slovakia)

Judas, Simón (Spain)

Simon, Simone (Sweden)

Nestor (Ukraine)

Dayanara, Eunice, Jonah, Jonas, Jude, Liberty, Simeon, Simon, Simone, Thad, Thaddea, Thaddeus (USA)

Today is Also…

Day of Year: Day 301 of 2024; 64 days remaining in the year

ISO: Day 6 of week 43 of 2023

Celtic Tree Calendar: Gort (Ivy) [Day 26 of 28]

Chinese: Month 9 (Ten-Xu), Day 14 (Ji-Wei)

Chinese Year of the: Rabbit 4721 (until February 10, 2024)

Hebrew: 13 Heshvan 5784

Islamic: 13 Rabi II 1445

J Cal: 1 Mir; Oneday [1 of 30]

Julian: 15 October 2023

Moon: 100%: Full Moon

Positivist: 21 Descartes (11th Month) [Leibnitz]

Runic Half Month: Hagal (Hailstone) [Day 2 of 15]

Season: Autumn (Day 35 of 89)

Zodiac: Scorpio (Day 5 of 29)

Calendar Changes

Mir (Month 11 of 12; J Calendar)

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Blog 1: First of Many

Hello! My name is Pratik, and I am a 5th-year Zoology Major and Plant Science Minor. This is the first of hopefully many blog posts that I will be writing weekly for at least the next 3 months.

My current relationship with Nature is deeply rooted in my heritage and culture. I was born in Nepal where I spent the first 12 years of my life before immigrating to Canada with my family. Nepal is a country that focuses on agriculture and tourism and houses the tallest Mountain on Earth, Mt. Everest. Most of the people I knew grew up as farmers and villagers who deeply cared about their land and natural resources. This allowed me to grow up intertwined with nature where I both respected and feared the jungles of Nepal as they are home to Bengal tigers, Indochinese rhesus macaques, leopards, wild boars, and the Big Four snakes.

Kathmandu, Nepal where I grew up.

When I first started exploring the parks and conservation areas of Canada, I found it interesting how visitors did not fear the wildlife. This baffled me at first as I assumed Grizzly bears, cougars, and wolves roamed most of Canada and frequently clashed with the local populations like in Nepal. After doing some more research, I realized that none of the 3 animals roamed the parks near my place, and I, too, had nothing to fear like the local visitors. After 10 years in Canada, my fear of nature has eroded away, and nowadays, I frequently find myself exploring off-the-path trails and making my own path when exploring Nature. However, my respect for Nature persists as Nature, when disrespected, can be very unforgiving based on the countless tales I have heard from park naturalists, guides, and locals.  

As it stands now, my relationship with Nature is built on respect and a tiny bit of fear where I plan to center my future career around Nature and Academia, hoping to make them more accessible to the public.

Holding a Garter Snake for my Field Course Paper in Algonquin Park

The two people that offered me a sense of place in Nature were Steve Irwin and Jeremy Wade. Steve Irwin was my introduction to wildlife outside of Nepal, and he taught me that wild animals, specifically snakes, are not evil by nature. They are, instead, misunderstood due to their appearance, causing humans to cull them from their local range. In Ontario, the Timber Rattlesnake was extirpated by hunters due to the snake being venomous even though conflicts were rarer than perceived. Steve Irwin showed me that wildlife does not like to be bothered, and their actions against humans are often justified (hunger, young protection, habitat loss).

Jeremy Wade was a professional angler who hosted the TV show known as River Monsters. He traveled the world, searching for freshwater-inhabiting creatures mentioned in local folklore. I remember vividly that his show was one of the first to showcase Nepal outside of the Himalayas. He showed me that the local population is more than often the most educated regarding wildlife inhabiting their lands. Jeremy would always listen to the stories of the local population and explore any leads they provided no matter how fictional they sounded. He taught me that working with the local population is the best way of studying Nature in a new environment and their opinions should not be ignored.

Remic Rapids Park, Oattawa

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Online PTE Coaching for Success in Bangalore - Enroll Today!

The most widely used computer-based English language exam in the world is the Pearson exam of English Academic (PTE Academic), which is endorsed by universities, colleges, and governments from around the world.  For individuals looking to study, work, or immigrate overseas, it offers the quickest, fairest, and most flexible way to demonstrate their English language ability. The four major English skills—listening, speaking, reading, and writing are tested on the PTE, just like they are on other English proficiency exams.

So how is PTE different from IELTS?

The primary difference between IELTS and PTE is that IELTS gives candidates the option of taking a paper-based or computer-delivered test. The PTE exam is entirely computer-based and evaluated by a computer. IELTS's speaking section is an in-person conversation with the evaluator, while PTE's speaking portion involves speaking to a computer. However, compared to other English proficiency tests, the PTE tends to be simpler to handle for the majority of Indian students.

What are the countries that accept PTE?

Thousands of academic institutions around the globe accept PTE Academic applications for study, and the governments of Australia, the United Kingdom, and New Zealand have approved it for all student visa and immigration applications. PTE Academic continues to gain recognition from institutions across the globe, increasing possibilities to study abroad. Here’s a list of countries that accept PTE Academic scores:

USA

Canada

China

South Africa

Nigeria

Hong Kong

Indonesia

Japan

South Korea

Malaysia

Philippines

Singapore

Taiwan

Vietnam

Austria

Belgium

Bulgaria

Estonia

Thailand

 Finland

   France

Germany

Greece

 Ireland

  Norway

Sweden

 Egypt

  Iraq

Israel

Jordan

  Oman

Saudi Arabia

Turkey

United Arab Emirates

  Bangladesh

  Nepal

 Sri Lanka

Spain

Pros of choosing PTE Academic:

Selecting PTE Academic would be the smartest choice when it comes to achieving your future objectives for studying or working overseas. Here are some advantages of taking the PTE Academic:

Fair and unbiased results:

Artificial Intelligence is used for grading in PTE Academic. Since the grading system is done by a computer and not by a human, the scores are more fair, secure and unbiased.

Worldwide recognition:

PTE is accepted by over 3000 institutions in over 70 nations, including some Ivy League schools like Oxford, Yale, and Harvard.

Fast and flexible

PTE is amazing because test takers usually have access to their results 48 hours after the test.

Opportunities for retest:

You can easily apply to retake the test if you don't get the results that you were hoping for. You are able to take the test as many times as you like in this manner.

The Aspire Global Education is facilitated with the best and highly experienced staff, making the whole experience the best PTE online coaching in Bangalore. Now let’s look at the reasons as to why you should do PTE Academic preparation Online:

Learn at your own pace:

An English proficiency exam called PTE Academic is so varied that it can be used for immigration procedures in addition to being recognised for college admissions. As a result, people from all different backgrounds make up the test's applicants. Some are professionals, students, stay-at-home moms, full-time laborers, etc. The schedules and objectives of each person vary. You can study at flexible hours if you choose to do your PTE preparation online. At Aspire Global Education, we provide the best PTE Online Coaching in Bangalore. Here you can study whenever you want, at your own speed, whether you are a night owl or an early bird. In-between lectures, during lunch, and on your walk to work are all good times to study. You can set your own schedule for studying with online PTE preparation.

Mock tests:

To achieve something new, mere studying is insufficient. To fully appreciate your newfound knowledge, you must put it into practice. With online PTE training, you can access a variety of example questions to practice answering and assess your knowledge. You can easily assess your success because they also include answers. You learn by practical implication when you solve sample problems, which is one of their main advantages. At this point in your education, you have a firm grasp of the concepts and need to polish your abilities before taking tests and completing homework. As a result, trying to answer practice questions will help you pick up information fast.

Unique set of questions:

The convenience of taking PTE practice exams online at any stage of your preparation is not the only advantage of online learning but also you will encounter a fresh collection of original questions each time you take a new practice test. Sometimes, students will skip over certain concepts or put them off until later. By coming across questions that cover the entirety of your syllabus, you will have the chance to return to that when taking practice exams. But to do that, you have to continue completing online practice exams. Each distinct set of questions will help you think more clearly and have a thorough revision, with the outcomes assisting you in understanding your growth.

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Holidays 10.28

Holidays

Bhai Dooj (India)

Bhai Tika (Nepal)

Children’s Day (Australia)

Chucks-N-Pearls Day

Civil Servants’ Day (Brazil)

Common Fig Day (French Republic)

Cox Plate Day (Australia)

Day of International Concern About Young People and Gun Violence

Flying Baby Day

Folly Day

Gone-ta-Pott Day [every 28th]

Hari Sumpah Pemuda (Youth Pledge Day; Indonesia)

Honoring the Nation’s First Responders Day

International Animation Day

International Creole Day

Milvian Bridge Day

National Caroline Day

National Comprehensive Sex Education Call-In Day

National Cry Yourself to Sleep Day

National Day of Outrage

National First Responders Day

National I Love You Day

National Immigrants Day

National Internal Medicine Day

National Internment Commemoration Day (Canada)

National William Day

Ohi Day (a.k.a. Ochi! Day or Oxi Day; Cyprus, Greece)

Part Your Hair Crooked Just To See If Anyone Will Say Anything About It Day

Plush Animal Lover's Day

Prefectural Earthquake Disaster Prevention Day (Gifu, Japan)

Separation of Church and State Day

Stan Lee Day (Los Angeles)

Stargate Day

Statue of Liberty Day

Ticker-Tape Parade Day

Time Day

Ugly Pickup Truck Day

Vote Early Day

World Judo Day

World Tobacco Growers’ Day

Food & Drink Celebrations

National Chocolate Day

Wild Foods Day

4th & Last Saturday in October

Hug A Sheep Day [Last Saturday]

Make a Difference Day [4th Saturday]

Mother-in-Law Day [4th Saturday]

Muddy Dog Day (UK) [Last Saturday]

National Erotic Humiliation Day [4th Saturday]

National Forgiveness Day [Last Saturday]

National One United Race Day [4th Saturday]

National Pit Bull Awareness Day [4th Saturday]

National Prescription Drug Take Back Day [4th Saturday]

National Snowmobile Day [Last Saturday]

National Take Back Day [Last Saturday]

National Trick or Treat Day [Last Saturday]

Neighbors Helping Neighbors Day [4th Saturday]

Snowmobile Day (Sweden) [Last Saturday]

Universal Children’s Day (Australia) [4th Saturday]

William Penn Day (Delaware) [4th Saturday]

World Federation Day [Last Saturday]

World Swim Day [4th Saturday]

Yellow Saturday [Saturday of Last Full Week]

Independence Days

Bokonton (Declared; 2007) [unrecognized]

Czechoslovakia (Now the Czech Republic; from Austria-Hungary, 1918)

Erusia (Declared; 2008) [unrecognized]

United Republics of Michigan (Declared; 2019) [unrecognized]

Feast Days

Abdias of Babylon (Christian; Saint)

Abgar V of Edessa (Eastern Orthodox Church)

Diwali, Day 5 (Hindu, Jain, Sikh), a.k.a. ... 

Bhai Tika (Sisters honoring Brothers)

Gyan Panchami (Jain Celebration of Knowledge and Education)

Eadsige (Christian; Saint)

Extra Kinky Day (Pastafarian)

Faro, Bishop of Meauz (Christian; Saint)

Feast of the Einherjar (Norse)

Feast of the Lord of Miracles (Peru)

Fidelis of Como (Roman Catholic Church)

Firmilian (Christian; Saint)

Francis Bacon (Artology)

Full Moon [11th of the Year] (a.k.a. ... 

Beaver Moon (Amer. Indian, Colonial, Traditional)

Dark Moon (Celtic, North America)

Digging Moon (Traditional)

Flower Moon (South Africa)

Freezing Moon (Alternate)

Frost Moon (Alternate)

Hunter’s Moon (North America)

Ill Full Moon Poya Day (Sri Lanka)

Loy Krathong (Floating of the Lamps Festival; Thailand)

Palden Lhama Festival (Tibet)

Rutting Moon (Traditional)

Sassafras Moon (Choctaw)

Snow Moon (England, Wicca)

Southern Hemisphere: Corn, Flower, Hare, Milk

Tazaugmone (a.k.a. Thasaung Mong; Festival of Lights; Myanmar)

That Luang Festival (Theravada Buddhism; Laos) 

Trading Moon (Cherokee)

Tree Moon (Neo-Pagan)

Whitefish Moon (Traditional)

White Moon (China)

Fyribod (a.k.a. Forebode; Norse beginning of Winter)

Godwin of Stavelot (Christian; Saint)

Gumby Day (Church of the SubGenius; Saint)

Isis/Osiris Mysteries I (Pagan)

Job of Pochayiv (repose) (Eastern Orthodox Church)

Jude Thaddeus (a.k.a. Jude the Apostle; Western Christianity)

Leibnitz (Positivist; Saint)

Lord of Miracles (Lima; Christian; Saint)

Makoshe’s Holiday (Honoring Mother Earth; Asatru/Pagan Slavic)

Neot (Christian; Saint)

Paraskrevi of Iconium (Christian; Saint)

Simon the Zealot (a.k.a. Simon the Canaanite; Simon the Apostle; Western Christianity)

The Tortoise (Muppetism)

Lucky & Unlucky Days

Butsumetsu (仏滅 Japan) [Unlucky all day.]

Umu Limnu (Evil Day; Babylonian Calendar; 50 of 60)

Premieres

All Quiet on the Western Front (Film; 2022)

An Alpine Symphony, by Richard Strauss (Tone Poem; 1915)

Because I Got High, by Afroman (Song; 2001)

Bee Movie (Animated Film; 2007)

Breakfast at Tiffany’s, by Truman Capote (Novella; 1958)

Decade, by Neil Young (Compilation Album; 1977)

Decline and Fall, by Evelyn Waugh (Novel; 1928)

Educating Rita (Film; 1983)

Gulliver’s Travels, by Jonathan Swift (Novel; 1726)

How Green Was My Valley (Film; 1941)

Inferno (Film; 2016)

Kiss Meets the Phantom of the Park (TV movie; 1978)

The Legend of Zorro (Film; 2005)

Man's Search for Meaning, by Viktor E. Frankl (Philosophical Book; 1959)

News of the World, by Queen (Album; 1978)

The Pet Store (Disney Cartoon; 1933)

Pinterest (Social Media App; 2009)

Pop ‘im Pop! (WB LT Cartoon; 1950)

Puss in Boots (Animated Film; 2011)

Richard Pryor … Here and Now (Stand-Up Comedy Film; 1983)

The Rum Diary (Film; 2011)

Stargate (Film; 1994)

Talking Book, by Stevie Wonder (Album; 1972)

Tinker Bell (Animated Film; 2008)

We Can’t Dance, by Genesis (Album; 1991)

Today’s Name Days

Judas, Simon, Thaddeus (Austria)

Juda, Šimun, Siniša, Tadej, Tadija (Croatia)

Státní Svátek (Czech Republic)

Judas, Simon (Denmark)

Siim, Siimo, Siimon, Siimu, Simmo, Simmu, Simun (Estonia)

Simo (Finland)

Jude, Simon (France)

Freddy, Simon (Germany)

Evniki, Vili (Greece)

Simon, Szimonetta (Hungary)

Giuda, Simone (Italy)

Antoņina, Ņina, Ninona, Zemgals (Latvia)

Almantė, Gaudrimas, Simas, Simonas, Tadas (Lithuania)

Simen, Simon (Norway)

Juda, Szymon, Tadeusz, Wszeciech (Poland)

Iachint (Romania)

Dobromila (Slovakia)

Judas, Simón (Spain)

Simon, Simone (Sweden)

Nestor (Ukraine)

Dayanara, Eunice, Jonah, Jonas, Jude, Liberty, Simeon, Simon, Simone, Thad, Thaddea, Thaddeus (USA)

Today is Also…

Day of Year: Day 301 of 2024; 64 days remaining in the year

ISO: Day 6 of week 43 of 2023

Celtic Tree Calendar: Gort (Ivy) [Day 26 of 28]

Chinese: Month 9 (Ten-Xu), Day 14 (Ji-Wei)

Chinese Year of the: Rabbit 4721 (until February 10, 2024)

Hebrew: 13 Heshvan 5784

Islamic: 13 Rabi II 1445

J Cal: 1 Mir; Oneday [1 of 30]

Julian: 15 October 2023

Moon: 100%: Full Moon

Positivist: 21 Descartes (11th Month) [Leibnitz]

Runic Half Month: Hagal (Hailstone) [Day 2 of 15]

Season: Autumn (Day 35 of 89)

Zodiac: Scorpio (Day 5 of 29)

Calendar Changes

Mir (Month 11 of 12; J Calendar)