She works hard for her money...
Havanna Hagans
Issue date: 2/23/06 Section: Whos that
"There's too much going on right now. I don't have time to be a baby," Thakali said. "I have to work no matter what."
For Thakali the situation is frustrating and what she calls ridiculous.
"I think the school has to find another alternative for international students if tuition raises," Thakali said. "You cannot work off campus and you can't get loans."
The existing scholarships for other students , organizations and diverse groups, and low availability of jobs verses how many students need them on campus is also a factor, Thakali said.
"They talk about diversity on campus, but they automatically think African-Americans.
What about international students? It's really challenging for us," Thakali said. "Where is our diversity coming right now? I am very concerned. I am really sad for that."
Despite Thakali's concern with money issues and availability of funds for international students, she still considers her experiences at Eastern to be positive and worthy of her time spent here.
"I feel happy I am happy and fortunate to be here. I guess that's what my parents wanted," Thakali said. "They had more hope for me … that's what I feel. I like this life, but in a way I miss my old one. I have so many goals set aside. I have so many more family values."
Thakali said she doesn't want to stay in the United States for the rest of her life, but maybe for another 15 years or so.
She also wants to spend some time in San Francisco and to travel. She has planned a trip to Texas for Spring Break, and said she eventually wants to return home to Nepal and work in a big hospital and take care of her younger sister.
Reach Havanna at
havanna_hagans@eku.edu
For Thakali the situation is frustrating and what she calls ridiculous.
"I think the school has to find another alternative for international students if tuition raises," Thakali said. "You cannot work off campus and you can't get loans."
The existing scholarships for other students , organizations and diverse groups, and low availability of jobs verses how many students need them on campus is also a factor, Thakali said.
"They talk about diversity on campus, but they automatically think African-Americans.
What about international students? It's really challenging for us," Thakali said. "Where is our diversity coming right now? I am very concerned. I am really sad for that."
Despite Thakali's concern with money issues and availability of funds for international students, she still considers her experiences at Eastern to be positive and worthy of her time spent here.
"I feel happy I am happy and fortunate to be here. I guess that's what my parents wanted," Thakali said. "They had more hope for me … that's what I feel. I like this life, but in a way I miss my old one. I have so many goals set aside. I have so many more family values."
Thakali said she doesn't want to stay in the United States for the rest of her life, but maybe for another 15 years or so.
She also wants to spend some time in San Francisco and to travel. She has planned a trip to Texas for Spring Break, and said she eventually wants to return home to Nepal and work in a big hospital and take care of her younger sister.
Reach Havanna at
havanna_hagans@eku.edu
