KATHMANDU: Suresh Pradhan is the President of Federation of Nepal Cottage and Small Industries (FNCSI). He has experience in civil engineering and is active in dealing with handmade paper, handicraft items, digital mapping along with export and import business. Pradhan is planning to build technology-based construction enterprise in near future. It’s been 25 years that he has been working in the field of micro, cottage and small industries. He is looking forward to be a successful business icon for ‘Made in Nepal’ products and be a successful and sustainable entrepreneur of Nepal. Here he recalls his college days

MY ALMA MATER(S)

I studied Diploma in Civil Engineering from Institute of Engineering (IoE), Pulchowk Campus, Pulchowk and completed BBS from Shanker Dev Campus, Putalisadak.

COURSE STUDIED

I studied Civil Engineering and Management.

COLLEGE LIFE

I was an average grade student in college participating in extra-curricular activities and networking.

BEST OF COLLEGE LIFE

Social networking, combine studies, sporting, socio-cultural activities with literal learning out of basic courses of study.

LASTING MEMORIES

Participating in drama and literature events with socio-cultural values of life are the memorable moments of my college life.

LESSON LEARNT

The networking you build now will be helpful in the next 15 years.

WORDS TO HEED

Plan for your future after college and try to be specific in your goals. Make your own path for the same with the vision of a sustainable and successful person in the days to come. Also have a clear vision for the economic development of Nepal. Be committed to entrepreneurship and economic development of Nepal.

HOW TO ACE IN COLLEGE

Networking is the most essential tool and visibility within the group. Moreover, the entire campus is the best product to be possessed by every student and should get involved in any activity in college. Work hard to get the highest scores as getting the highest score is not only the driving force but also helps one to ace in college.