KATHMANDU: Eminent author Nayan Raj Pandey has penned six novels till now. They are Naango Manchheko Dairy, Bikramaditya Euta Katha Suna, Atirikta, Ular, Loo and Gham Kiri. His novel Ular is prescribed as the course book for Bachelor’s of Arts under Tribhuvan University. He has also written the script for more than 40 Nepali films — Shirisko Phul, Ladai, Maina to name a few. He won the Best Script Writer award for movie Maina in 2010 at the National Film Awards. Currently he is working on his upcoming novel Shallipir. Here he recalls the memories of his college days

MY ALMA MATER(S)

I completed Bachelor’s in Law from Nepal Law Campus, Pradarshani Marg.

COURSE STUDIED

I studied Law.

COLLEGE LIFE

I met people from different places and background. I got involved in politics but could not continue it.

BEST OF COLLEGE LIFE

College life was beautiful. During my college days I developed love for literature and art. Meanwhile, studying law helped me understand social problems and its complexities.

LASTING MEMORIES

I used to act in college plays and I was the superstar of my college. Once a drama was being staged and my friend got nervous. In the middle of the play he narrated the dialogue which was supposed to end the play. This made me angry and we fought onstage. The audience could not figure out if it was real or not. However, I won best actor’s award in that drama competition.

LESSON LEARNT

I learnt the meaning of knowledge and discipline. Also these are the practical things needed in life.

WORDS TO HEED

Our search for knowledge is limited to books. However, students should be able to understand their surroundings and people living there. Along with studying books, try to understand about your society.

HOW TO ACE IN COLLEGE

You will be satisfied when you can relate the things studied in books to your practical life. It is important for students to know that any form of knowledge is linked to life and it is the key to success.