Ayush Dhungel – Jhapa, Nepal Major: Applied Computer Science Year in School: Sophomore Family: Mother, Kamala Neoupane; Father, Mohan Dhungel; Sisters Aastha Dhungel, Purnima Neoupane and yeshu Gautam; Brothers Aseem Ghimire, Rachit Neoupnae and Bibatshu Gautam Hobbies/Interests? Cooking, listening to music What is something about yourself that few people know? One day I saw a snake in the back yard of my house and was freaked out. I avoided going there for like … [Read more...] about Ayush Dhungel: Fake snakes and all, Kearney is ‘warm and welcoming’
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Risa Inada makes tough decision; Drops out of Japanese university to study at UNK
Risa Inada - Nagoya, Japan Major - Sports Management Year in School - Sophomore Family - Father Tomoyuki, Mother Nami, Younger brother Hideto. They all live in Japan. Hobbies/Interests - I am interested in traveling, cooking, playing sports and watching sports. I’ve been to many places in the U.S., and it is so much fun to experience different cultures. When I was in middle and high school, I played basketball and it built my personality to never give up on … [Read more...] about Risa Inada makes tough decision; Drops out of Japanese university to study at UNK
Students, community connect through UNK’s international food festival
By TYLER ELLYSON UNK Communications KEARNEY – Food is often referred to as a universal language. It can bring people from different backgrounds together and bridge the gap between cultures. Everyone enjoys a good meal, no matter where they’re from. That was evident Sunday during the 42nd annual Scott D. Morris International Food and Cultural Festival, hosted by the University of Nebraska at Kearney International Student Association. The event at UNK’s Health and … [Read more...] about Students, community connect through UNK’s international food festival
Explore the world through food, entertainment at UNK festival
By TYLER ELLYSON UNK Communications KEARNEY – Students from a dozen countries will share their cultures through delicious cuisine, entertaining performances and other activities during the Scott D. Morris International Food and Cultural Festival. The 42nd annual event, hosted by the University of Nebraska at Kearney International Student Association, is scheduled for 4-6 p.m. Sunday (March 10) at UNK’s Health and Sports Center. It’s free and open to the … [Read more...] about Explore the world through food, entertainment at UNK festival
International students share food, cultures at UNK festival; Nearly 2,500 attend
By TYLER ELLYSON UNK Communications KEARNEY – Sujit Silwal knew he wanted to be part of the Scott D. Morris International Food and Cultural Festival the moment he heard about the annual event. The University of Nebraska at Kearney student performed regularly while growing up in Nepal, and this was an opportunity to use that talent to introduce others to his home country. “I just like going on stage and singing,” said Silwal, who recently transferred to UNK to study … [Read more...] about International students share food, cultures at UNK festival; Nearly 2,500 attend
