Students Leaving Nepal
Instructors, Instructor
The group is checked in and waiting for their flight. We’re wishing them safe travels back home....Read More
The group is checked in and waiting for their flight. We’re wishing them safe travels back home....Read More
NAMASTE FRIENDS AND FAMILIES!! During our transference in Shivapuri, our group has talked about going home – what it means, what to expect, how to make sense of this semester in Nepal. Students are often asked what they take home from these......Read More
Nepal: Himalayan Studies - Group A, Nepal: Himalayan Studies - Group B, Nepal: Himalayan Studies - Group C
Dear Fall 2018 Nepal Semester Families, It is hard to believe that 3 months have passed since your student embarked on this incredible adventure! It won’t be long until students will be boarding their planes back home. We are sure you are......Read More
On Saturday Dec 1 the students went on a hike up from Nagi Gompa Nunnery up into the Shivapuri National Park, and climbed Shivapuri Peak, the highest point of the Kathmandu Valley Rim. Pictures of the group at the sacred Bagdwar spring, the source......Read More
Disclaimer! The picture attached was taken right after I wrote this yak, has nothing to do with the context of this yak, just a photo of the ladie$$$$$ p.s hi mom 🙂 Just two days ago we left out homestay families, who have put a roof over our......Read More
This Saturday was our homestay party. As part of their expedition phase, students had worked throughout the week to organize the food, decorations and entertainment for the party. In addition to some amazing live Nepali musicians, the students sang......Read More
Hello all!! We arrived in Bhaktapur around 11 am, after saying goodbye to our Kathmandu homestay families early this morning. Everyone is doing well, despite our sad goodbyes. We all got on the bus to Bhaktapur, threw our trekking packs into the......Read More
Today our students gave final presentations about their Independent Study Projects (ISP). Each presentation lasted roughly 30 minutes, and were all interesting, engaging, and fun to hear. John presented on his paper, Insight Into Blacksmithing in......Read More
Last night I was sitting at the kitchen table while my amma made dinner, and reflecting on everything I love about Nepal. In the spirit of Thanksgiving and appreciating these things, both big and small, I think it is appropriate to share the list I......Read More
Charis, You are an absolutely amazing person. No one can match the care you have put into this group in the short time we got to know you. You have changed my life tremendously and I can only wish you the best of luck and to stay strong. Much love,......Read More
Passing through Balamchaur again on our last day of trek was a somewhat surreal experience– like stepping back into an old pair of shoes. But not your favorite shoes, the shoes that are beaten and broke in perfectly to your foot, no, more like......Read More
What a journey the past two weeks have been! Having began walking from Lahachowk in the lowlands on October 30, we spent a few days climbing up to 2800 meters to catch incredible views of the famous peaks of Macchapuchare and Annapurna and to......Read More
Hello everyone, Just another quick update to say that we’ve heard from the group and all is continuing to go well on their trek. They are now at around 12,000 feet/3,660 m. We’ll continue posting updates from the group every 3-4 days as......Read More
Hello everyone! We just received another message from the Him A group through their satellite device confirming that all is well and they are right on track. The instructors said that the group is feeling the altitude–just above 13,000 ft/3900......Read More
Hi everyone! The group has just gotten back on the trail after their rest day in Sikles and all is well. Enjoy these photos as a small glimpse of their route and the beauty they’ve been taking in! -Him A I-team The above photo is the Tasha......Read More
After days of walking up and down mountains, crossing rivers and sleeping wrapped up in our sleeping bags we reached Sikles for our first rest day. We began the day with a yoga class, washed clothes and took a walk into the nearby town. As we push......Read More