Niraja Chapagain (BusAna, Mgmt’26)
Faces of Leeds Snapshot
Commencement Reflections
Looking back, I didn’t expect that my natural curiosity and drive to continuously learn would become one of my strengths.Ìý
A turning point for me in college happened when I fully recognized my potential and the unique value I bring, and it changed my perspective.Ìý
College opened my eyes to the importance of building and expressing your personal brand, and now it’s something I aim to prioritize in my life.Ìý
Post-It note with a guiding life principle: Stay relentlessly curious, the smallest spark can take you somewhere unexpected.
One aspect of the Leeds experience that made a real difference for me was the sense of community, because you’re constantly surrounded by people willing to invest in your growth.
ÌýThe kind of impact I hope to make early in my career is questioning the status quo and offering a perspective that sparks new ways of thinking, even if it starts small.ÌýÌý