Nepali faculty, students build community at Kentucky State University

W hen Kabita Paudel flew to Kentucky, she didn't have to worry about who would pick her up from the airport.

After growing up and earning her bachelor's degree in Nepal, Paudel came to Kentucky State University for the Master of Science in Environmental Studies program (MES). Because Kentucky State already had a strong Nepali population, she had a ride from the airport and even a place to stay before moving in to her own apartment.

“In Nepali culture, we are really into helping each other,” Paudel said.