KATHMANDU: Visual artist and a sculptor Bishnu Prasad Shrestha also teaches at various schools and colleges in Kathmandu. The recipient of Regional Award (Fine Arts) — Eastern Development Region 2015 from Culture, Tourism and Civil Aviation Ministry of Nepal, he is also the winner of Lalit Kala Award for his sculpture in the third National Exhibition of Fine Arts in 2013. Shrestha, who is planning a solo sculpture exhibition in his hometown, Ilam, gets nostalgic about his college days. MY ALMA MATER(S) I completed B Ed from Mahendraratna Campus, Tahachal, BFA from Lalit Kala Campus, Bhotahiti and MFA from Central Department of Fine Arts, Tribhuvan University, Kirtipur. COURSE STUDIED I studied Sculpture and Art. COLLEGE LIFE College life was a struggling phase to achieve knowledge of art/sculpture. BEST OF COLLEGE LIFE My college life in totality was the best period. LASTING MEMORIES During my MFA, I used to stay and work in college till late night. One day I was returning home at around 1:00 am from Kirtipur when I fell down a drainage hole along with my cycle at Sanepa. I thought I was not injured. But when I reached home I saw scars and wounds all over my face and body. LESSON LEARNT An individual has to be dedicated and hard working to achieve desired goals along with gaining theoretical and practical knowledge. WORDS TO HEED The students of today live carefree life and are completely dependent on teachers due to which the educational environment has been deteriorating day-by-day. So, students should be regular at college and concentrate on their study. Be a hard worker and responsible. Also manage yourtime properly. HOW TO ACE IN COLLEGE Study to gain knowledge but not as a compulsion — it is a sure way to success. A student has to move forward with a belief in oneself. S/he should have a feeling of what one can give to the nation as a citizen and not what the nation has to offer you.