Post by Nayara Paudyal

Some Life Updates 🚀 Back in late April, I closed my 2.5-year chapter at The Oakleaf Group —a journey filled with learning, growth, and opportunities I’ll always be grateful for. A special shout-out to my last 6 months working with the Model Risk Management (MRM) team at Fannie Mae, where I met so many talented and inspiring colleagues. Since then, I’ve been able to fulfill a bucket-list solo travel adventure. For almost two months, I explored South Korea, Vietnam, and Thailand—meeting amazing, diverse people and exploring cultures, food, and experiences I’ll never forget. It was truly a once-in-a-lifetime adventure that pushed me outside my comfort zone and helped me grow in ways I didn’t expect. After traveling, I finally returned home to Kathmandu after 5 long years. Spending time with family, enjoying home-cooked meals, and reconnecting with old friends left me feeling recharged and ready to dive back into academics. Which brings me to today: I’m excited to share that I’ve officially started my Master’s in Analytics at the Georgia Institute of Technology! 🐝 I’m deeply thankful to my former colleagues, my professors at Gettysburg College, and my family for their constant support. I’m super excited to be back in school, and I can’t wait to see where this new chapter leads.