Sheerjana Praja

Institution: UWC Atlantic, Wales
Field of study: International Baccalaureate (IB) Diploma

“Being the first person to attend such quality education, it is a privilege to me. It is a wonderful opportunity where I can learn about people from different parts of the world and share my country’s festivals, culture and traditions. Everything I have experienced here from day one, I realized that I still have a lot of things to learn and here everyday is a new day with something new and fresh.”
Sheerjana Praja

Bio

Sheerjana Praja is a member of the 13th cohort of Samaanta Foundation and is currently pursuing the International Baccalaureate (IB) Diploma at UWC Atlantic in Wales. Her subjects include Biology HL, Chemistry HL, English B HL, Mathematics AA SL, Economics SL, and Self-taught Nepali SL.

As part of the Endeavour Programme, Sheerjana participates in creative, active, and service-based activities. For the creative component, she is part of the Swap Shop team, which collects and sells second-hand clothes for under £1, with the proceeds going towards scholarship funds. For the active component, she plays on the badminton team, and for service, she helps grow fruits and vegetables in her school's kitchen garden.

She contributes to her school community by helping maintain the kitchen garden, where fruits and vegetables are grown. Through the Swap Shop, she also supports an initiative that directs proceeds towards scholarship funds.

Leadership and achievements

Participates in the Swap Shop initiative, which raises funds for scholarships through the sale of second-hand clothes.
Represents her school through participation in the badminton team.