Introduction

Well, hi there! My name is Rinchen Dorji and I hail from Eastern part of Bhutan particularly Mongar ‘Sengor’ and I am twenty five years old. I was born in middle class family. I started my primary education in my village and I moved to Thimphu for my education when I reached grade seven. I studied in Changzamtog Middle Secondary school for my lower grades and I completed my high school from Yangchenphug Higher Secondary school Thimphu. Now I stand here at Paro College of Education pursuing Bachelors Degree of Education in Primary level.

From a tender age, I grew up with a nomadic life from a weather beaten condition in my village. In fact, I was born in a cow shed far away from the civilizations in the heart of the woods. My early childhood began with my mother rearing cattle and learning how to live the life of nomads. However, I was fortuitous to get enrolled in my village school when I was seven and I was even luckier to get an opportunity to study in urban area for my education ever since my elder brother got into one of the government service in the capital.

Unlike the other kids in Thimphu, life was contrasting for me as I did not have time to engage in leisure games and programs during my vacation as I have to go back to my village to help my parents particularly back to where I came from. I have never missed any of my vacations until now even as after reaching in the university, I always intend to help my parents back at home. I would say that my one foot lies in the past and the other in the modern days because I am used to the lifestyle as a nomads flinching from milking, churning and harsh labor works as well as I am used to the lifestyle in the urban settlement during my school days.

As I grew up, I learned to take the responsibility in the family as helping hands to my parents. I learned the value of hard earned cash and to utilize it economically. Seemingly, I am more concerned about my health and always engage myself in physical activities such as social services and physical games. I am passionate about playing basketball and football as my leisure games. I would miss the outdoor basketball court once I graduate from this college.

Finally, in becoming the prodigy of this profession as a future teacher, it would be a remiss if I do not thank my parents for giving an opportunity for education. Also I thank my teachers particularly my Dzongkha Lopen Yonten Pemo and Mr. Nima (head master) who taught me in my primary school and I best believe that they are the main source of wisdom and inspirations and instilling values in my life as a timid boy. Now, as a university student, I live by my motto as ‘confident is the stain that I cannot wipe off.’

Thank You