Climbing the charts in Nepal Rashik Aryal often feels like he is living two lives. In addition to earning his MBA and working as an investment advisor, Rashik is a well-regarded rock artist... in the small south Asian country of Nepal.
Rashik Aryal ’11 South Asia
In fact, a music video off his first album “Samaya” – meaning “Time” in English – was nominated for a “best music video” award from Hits FM, a popular Nepalese radio station. His second, “Rashik,” followed in 2008, providing an opportunity for him to return home for the selftitled album’s promotion and release. The title song, “Timi Suna,” went on to become a chart and radio fixture. “Now, as a musician, I’ve been working on my third album,” said Rashik. “On the other hand, I work full time for a major investment firm and I’m also preparing for my certified financial planning (CFP) test.” The Nepal native moved to the Dallas metro area about eight years ago, and enrolled in the Graduate School of Management. Since then, according to Rashik, his ability to view things from different perspectives – as a musician and an investment professional – has developed, preparing him for the business world in a variety of ways. “My UD education has had a tremendous impact on both of my lives,” said Rashik. “I’ve been able to interact with people from all over the world, which I believe is immensely helpful in the age of globalization.”
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