Halfway across the world there is a country that is 67 times smaller than the United States and is home to a rich culture as well as the tallest mountain on Earth.

Sandwiched between India and China, Nepal is what comes to Linfield senior Arun Bajracharya’s mind when he thinks of the word “home. ”

Bajracharya gave a presentation on Thursday about his homeland and what he believes makes it deserving of the title, “Nepal: A Paradise on Earth.”

He is one of four brothers, two of which also attended and graduated from Linfield. “I kept Linfield as a priority because I knew how good it was for my brothers,” he explained.

The transition from Nepal to the United States was a daunting one for Bajracharya, however he reported that it has been much more successful than he had expected.

Many young adults in Nepal choose to go abroad to receive an education and find work.

Through Linfield, he has gained many friends and opportunities, including a mechanical engineering internship. “I learned to be myself,” he said.

However, many in Nepal are A shocking 42% of the population falls below the national poverty line and basic necessities such as electricity are often scarce.

Despite this, Bajracharya speaks of his country with love and admiration.

He showed pictures of mouthwatering local dishes and described national and religious holidays. One of these was Tihar, the Hindu festival of light and color, which symbolizes the triumph of good over evil.

The presentation was an enchanting look at a fascinating culture.