Nepal Group A are all together at the gate and are about to board the first leg of their flight. Safe travels everyone! Families & friends, please looks out for a photo from the instructor team once the group has arrived in Kathmandu!...Read More
Dear Himalaya Semester Students! We know it can sometimes be intimidating to travel through a new airport, so here is an overview of your arrival process at Kathmandu Tribhuvan International Airport in the wee hours of the morning of September 17th:......Read More
Dear Dragons Students & Parents, Your journey is right around the corner and we can’t wait to meet you! Below is a reminder about your day-of travel details. Should you need to reach our staff during students’ travel days (both during AND......Read More
Hey everyone, I’m sorry that I’m so late in doing this… The procrastinator in me is very strong. Please know its not out of disrespect. I just have trouble convincing myself to do things sometimes. Anyway, my name is Michael, and......Read More
Hi everyone !! I know this hello is a bit late, and that I’ll be able to say ‘hi’ in person to you all in a few short days, but I figured I’d introduce myself anyways before we meet on Saturday – My name is Charlotte......Read More
Hi all, In response to the recent packing questions: No, you all do not need to bring Nepal guide books or bowls etc for trekking. We have a number of Nepal guide books in our program library for you to borrow, and we will provide you with eating......Read More
Hi everyone, we have been together the past few days planning and preparing for our course, and we were inspired to write this statement of intent for you all: We believe travel is an opportunity for self discovery, and are delighted by community......Read More
Hi everyone! I’m going through the packing list and wondering if there are items not listed that we should bring. Do we need to bring our own bowl/spoon for the trek? Do we need to bring the lonely planet guidebook? Thanks!...Read More
Nepal: Himalayan Studies - Group A, Nepal: Himalayan Studies - Group B, Nepal: Himalayan Studies - Group C
Dear Students & Families, As you prepare for the upcoming departure, don’t forget about your pre-course webinar recording! While many of you joined us for the live discussion and Q&A, we also recorded the conversation and......Read More
Hello everyone! I’m a bit late on my Yak-Board introduction given that we’ll all be meeting each other in just a few days, but better late than never! I was born in Christchurch, New Zealand but have grown up mostly in Knoxville, Tennessee.......Read More
Hey everyone! My name is Julia, I’m 18 and I’m from Sacramento, California. I’m so excited to meet all of you! I just graduated from Christian Brothers High School and I am going to attend NYU in the Fall of 2019. My parents love to travel, so......Read More
Hi All! My name is Jack O’Connor and I just finished my freshman year at Bowdoin College. I’m an avid tennis and piano player, and I absolutely love trekking and exploring new places. I’ve done some extended trips in the White......Read More
Dear Fall 2018 Student, If you’re a US citizen, many of you are probably asking if it’s possible to vote in this year’s midterm election cycle, and if so, how to go about doing so while on-course. In some areas of the world in which we work,......Read More
Hello, travelers! Heading away from home means a lot of things–discovery, adventure, challenge, discomfort. But it does not have to mean you miss your chance to vote in the midterm elections in the U.S.! If you are 18-20, it’s likely......Read More
