Susmita Giri
- Institution
- Luther College
- Field of study
- Economics and Data Science
- Originally from
- Sindhupalchowk
Bio
Susmita Giri comes from Sindhupalchowk, where she completed her early schooling at Shree Jana Vikash Secondary School. Growing up in a rural village, she witnessed widespread gender discrimination, social inequality, and child marriage affecting her peers, which fueled a powerful drive to become financially independent and advocate for others. Since her parents had never attended primary school and earned a modest income, funding higher education was an uphill battle. Receiving the Samaanta Foundation Fellowship proved to be a major turning point, providing the academic support, technology resources, and guidance she needed to pursue Grade 11 at V.S. Niketan College in Kathmandu.
Her journey took an international turn when she earned a scholarship to attend United World College Mostar (UWC Mostar) in Bosnia for her high school education. Building on this international foundation, Susmita went on to receive a full scholarship to Luther College in the United States, majoring in Economics and Data Science. In doing so, she proudly became the first person in her family to attend college. An avid reader with a deep passion for social observation and continuous learning, she credits Samaanta with believing in her potential and making her educational dreams possible.
Applying her analytical skills and commitment to professional growth, Susmita currently works as a QA and Scheduling Assistant at Hospital Pathology Associates, P.A.
Leadership and achievements
– Scholarship to attend United World College Mostar (UWC Mostar) in Bosnia.
– Full scholarship to Luther College in the United States, majoring in Economics and Data Science
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