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Nepal: Himalayan Passages & Peaks (College Study Abroad)
Have the diverse cultures and dramatic landscapes of Nepal write the next chapter in your college education. Over time, Nepal has drawn the most intrepid of travelers, mountaineers, anthropologists, linguists, and spiritual aspirants. The Kathmandu Valley was once only accessible by those brave enough to cross the jungles in the south or the snowy passes of the Himalaya. In a land of deep traditio...
Have the diverse cultures and dramatic landscapes of Nepal write the next chapter in your college education. Over time, Nepal has drawn the most intrepid of travelers, mountaineers, anthropologists, linguists, and spiritual aspirants. The Kathmandu Valley was once only accessible by those brave enough to cross the jungles in the south or the snowy passes of the Himalaya. In a land of deep traditions, this College Study Abroad program explores the diversity of Nepal while delving into themes of social justice, development, and leadership in an intercultural context for student groups. Academic courses, as well as a deliberate skills progression throughout the semester, provide depth and breadth to this cross-cultural program. The backdrop for this program in Nepal is the medieval town of...
Program Highlights
Spend a week at a Tibetan monastery to learn about Buddhism and inquire deeply into Hinduism, Buddhism, and Shamanism.
Spend, on average, 15+ days trekking. Embark on a challenging trek through rugged parts of the Himalayas in remote wilderness areas.
Explore topics of sacred spaces and spirituality, religious practices, examination of development, current events, language and cultural anthropology. See college accredited curriculum for details.
Mentor with stone carvers and mask makers; Nepali cuisine, dance and vocals, women’s issues, comparative religion, ayurvedic medicine, stone carving and jewelry making.
Examine issues of health and education, human rights, environment and land use, globalization and poverty.
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- Patan, Nepal
- Fall
- Spring
- Art & Fine Arts
- Art History
- Arts See more
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Locations
- Patan, Nepal
Types and Subjects
- Subjects & Courses
- Art & Fine Arts
- Art History
- Arts
Availability
Years Offered: Year Round
- Fall
- Spring
Age Requirement
Age Requirement Varies
Guidelines
All Nationalities
Cost per week
Program Cost Includes
- Tuition & Fees
- Some Accommodation
Accommodation Options
- Home-stays
Qualifications & Experience
- English
Language Skills Required
- Any/All Education Levels Accepted
Accepted Education Levels
Application Procedures
- Phone/Video Interview
- Physical Exam/Health Records
- Online Application
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Have the diverse cultures and dramatic landscapes of Nepal write the next chapter in your college education. Over time, Nepal has drawn the most intrepid of travelers, mountaineers, anthropologists, linguists, and spiritual aspirants. The Kathmandu Valley was once only accessible by those brave enough to cross the jungles in the south or the snowy passes of the Himalaya. In a land of deep traditions, this College Study Abroad program explores the diversity of Nepal while delving into themes of social justice, development, and leadership in an intercultural context for student groups. Academic courses, as well as a deliberate skills progression throughout the semester, provide depth and breadth to this cross-cultural program. The backdrop for this program in Nepal is the medieval town of...
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Ready to Learn More?
Have the diverse cultures and dramatic landscapes of Nepal write the next chapter in your college education. Over time, Nepal has drawn the most intrepid of travelers, mountaineers, anthropologists, linguists, and spiritual aspirants. The Kathmandu Valley was once only accessible by those brave enough to cross the jungles in the south or the snowy passes of the Himalaya. In a land of deep traditions, this College Study Abroad program explores the diversity of Nepal while delving into themes of social justice, development, and leadership in an intercultural context for student groups. Academic courses, as well as a deliberate skills progression throughout the semester, provide depth and breadth to this cross-cultural program. The backdrop for this program in Nepal is the medieval town of...
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