Tashi Kipchu

𝗧𝗲𝗮𝗺𝘄𝗼𝗿𝗸 𝗶𝗻 𝗮𝗰𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻!

Here’s a glimpse from our Annual Office Retreat at Tiger Nest Camp, Paro, for the Bhutan Thimphu main branch. This gathering was not only about strengthening team bonds, reenergizing our spirits, and empowering leadership, but also a heartfelt gesture of gratitude from our management team to all our hardworking counselors and staff. Through shared experiences in the serene hills, we reaffirmed our commitment to staff retention, personal growth, and appreciation for everyone’s dedication—ensuring every member feels valued and inspired for the journey ahead.

Sometime back, I saw a video of Bhutan Toilet Org gifting a portable toilet to late Lopen Gaylong. Late Lopen Gaylong was a good man. He served as Dzongkha teacher in Gedu Higher Secondary School where I was fortunate to be one of his students. Lopen came from Dratshang Lhentshog and was unmarried and lived alone.

Lopen would host poor and underprivileged students at his house. He would let students coming from far away villages stay at his house. He was a kind and generous man who did it all with no expectation.

In his later life, Lopen suffered from stroke and Kidney failure requiring continuous care. I visited him multiple times, and despite all his struggles - Lopen was grateful and accepted the changes with positivity.

Despite all the hardships, his only wish was to be able to handle his bodily functions with dignity. His greatest asset in this moment was a portable toilet gifted to him by Bhutan toilet org. Seeing this, it was a moment of reflection for me- the importance of being able to handle your bodily functions with dignity and how it affects your well being- both psychological and physical.

I had a greater perspective about Toilet and its function. And I truly understood the great work Bhutan toilet org and PaSsu Diary was doing. I want to encourage everyone to support this effort and contribute in whatever possible way you can. SMART Education will always do our part in giving back and helping our community.

Mr Kipchu has seen a video of his former teacher, late Lop Gaylong using a bedside toilet we have provided through our Toilet of Compassion project and ever since he has been meaning to do something with or for us.

Today, he visited us for the first time and made a long term commitments to support us in media related works, training collaboration and resource mobilization through his company SMART Education Consultancy & Placement Firm and his personal networks.

As a tendrel for long and sustained support and partnership, he made a donation of Nu.50,000. Thank you 🙏 As shared with you, Kipchu, we will invest it in the next toilet bus we are working on.

The most fulfilling achievement for any Bhutanese is to see our country make a significant presence on the global stage, despite being just a tiny dot on the world map.

Another milestone has been achieved by our thriving Bhutanese community. Karma Peljor has proudly brought Bhutanese flavors to the Middle East, specifically Kuwait. We are so proud to see our fellow friends achieving this and making a global impact in their own unique way.

Introducing the first Bhutanese restaurant in Kuwait! 🇰🇼

I wish him all the best and hope to see it franchise across the Gulf, allowing more people to experience dishes from Shawarma to Ema Datshi.

As part of the East Coast trip, I had the wonderful opportunity to visit Griffith University, checking out both the Nathan Brisbane Campus and the Gold Coast Campus. I was really impressed by the growth and options Griffith has in the region—it truly stands out in the market.

A huge thank you to the Griffith Internationaltional team for showing me around the Brisbane campus and for their warm hospitality.

Wishing everyone a very auspicious 2025! Losar Tashi Delek la!

𝐇𝐚𝐩𝐩𝐲 𝐥𝐨𝐬𝐚𝐫 𝐟𝐫𝐨𝐦 𝐒𝐦𝐚𝐫𝐭 𝐄𝐝𝐮𝐜𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐜𝐨𝐧𝐬𝐮𝐥𝐭𝐚𝐧𝐜𝐲 🌸✨

May this new year bring boundless happiness, prosperity, and peace into your life. Let’s welcome fresh beginnings with warm hearts and endless smiles.

𝐓𝐚𝐬𝐡𝐢 𝐝𝐞𝐥𝐞𝐤!💫

SMART has come a long way. From our very first client to our thousands of clients, we really could not have done it without our counsellors. Our counsellors are our backbone.

Dawa Zangmo is one of our very first counsellors, who joined us right from the beginning. Her clients always have the best things to say about her and is known to be frank and down to earth.

Dawa has guided more than 200 students to Australia, Germany and Canada. And is often seen in the office with many “thank you” gifts from her happy clients.

She took each case very personally because she believed that each case could be life changing for the client. And it is for this very reason that her clients are still in contact with her today (even after their visa grants).

Here’s what some clients have to say about Dawa.
“We are happy to have you as a counselor as without you it won't be possible for us to complete the journey.” -Tshering Yuden (11 Aug 2023)

“What was probably the most stressful situation to deal with was made so much easier with all your time, patience and positive attitude.” -Tshering Yangday (11 Aug 2023)

“Smart have fast and supportive counselors that guide us in every move from selecting the colleges and
course(start) till the departure (end)” - Karma Kingyal Samphel (12 Sep 2024)

To contact Dawa, call +975 77 33 63 68

Contact us at 77948859/17946306
Or register in the link below
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𝐓𝐫𝐮𝐬𝐭𝐞𝐝 𝐛𝐲 𝟏𝟏𝟏𝟐 𝐒𝐭𝐮𝐝𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐬 𝐰𝐢𝐭𝐡 𝟓-𝐒𝐭𝐚𝐫 𝐑𝐞𝐯𝐢𝐞𝐰𝐬 ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

𝐂𝐡𝐞𝐜𝐤 𝐨𝐮𝐭 𝐨𝐮𝐫 𝐅𝐁 𝐫𝐞𝐯𝐢𝐞𝐰𝐬 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐦𝐨𝐫𝐞

The ideal counsellor would be loved by every client, would respond to your queries with care and clients would have zero complaints about them.

Out of her 350+ clients, Ugyen has never had a single complaint against her. Her genuine concern and care towards her clients have earned her praises and admiration, and have always gotten through to all her clients. If client satisfaction had a rating, it would be 5 stars and we write this with confidence!

Specialising in Australian admissions and visa, she has helped many people move abroad and realise their dreams.

Her work and professionalism earned her a trip to Nepal, as she was amongst the top performing counsellor amongst all the consultancies.

Ugyen may be Team Manager and a Certified Counsellor, but she’s better known to be a professional and helpful person. And is valued by all her teammates.

Here are what some clients have to say about Ugyen:

“I am writing to express my sincere gratitude to Smart Educational Consultancy & placement Firm, especially to Miss Ugyen Lhamo and her outstanding team, for their immense support and expert guidance throughout our journey. The experience we had working with them was truly invaluable.” -Ugyen Choden

“The staffs were friendly and efficient, and Ugyen Lhamo was not only knowledgeable but also took the time to address all my questions and concerns.“ -Tshechu Wangdi

I extend my deepest appreciation to the consultancy, particularly to my counselor, Ugyen Lhamo, who worked diligently and tirelessly, even sacrificing her lunch breaks.” -Rinchen Dolma

To contact Ugyen, call ‪+975 77 46 65 68‬

Contact us at 77948859/17946306
Or register in the link below
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𝐓𝐫𝐮𝐬𝐭𝐞𝐝 𝐛𝐲 𝟏𝟏𝟏𝟐 𝐒𝐭𝐮𝐝𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐬 𝐰𝐢𝐭𝐡 𝟓-𝐒𝐭𝐚𝐫 𝐑𝐞𝐯𝐢𝐞𝐰𝐬 ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

𝐂𝐡𝐞𝐜𝐤 𝐨𝐮𝐭 𝐨𝐮𝐫 𝐅𝐁 𝐫𝐞𝐯𝐢𝐞𝐰𝐬 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐦𝐨𝐫𝐞

Thank you to our partners, Curtin and ECU. Looking forward to a bright 2025!

Losar Tashi Delek!