Q: Rabies Vaccination
Jake Zivkovic, Participant
I have taken all of the pre-course shots except for the rabies series. Has anyone else taken the shots? I would like to know whether or not to get them. Thank you. Jake....Read More
Bhutan: Happiness in the Himalayas
A Packing Yak
Instructor Team, Instructor
Kuzoozangpo La and Hello! Our travel dates are getting closer. Are you getting excited? (We are!) In this post, we have included a packing list as well as some general packing tips. Don’t feel overwhelmed by the length of this post! You don’t......Read More
Introduction – Raif Wexler
Raif Wexler, Participant
Hello friends! My name is Raif Wexler and I am from a northern suburb of Chicago, IL. I just graduated high school and will be attending Bard College in upstate New York next year in the hopes of majoring in environmental studies. I am very excited......Read More
Our Tentative Itinerary
Instructor Team, Instructor
Hello to our fellow travellers (and their parents!), It is exciting to know that in just a few weeks we as Dragons will be starting our journey together towards the kingdom of Bhutan also known as the “Land of the Thunder Dragon”. Bhutan......Read More
A Few Logistical Answers
Instructors, Instructor
Thanks for kicking it off with such great questions Tamara! To provide (some) answers: 1. Are kindles permitted?–In the next few days we will post a yak that will cover the Electronics policy while on course. Stay tuned! 2. Some notes on......Read More
Technology in the Field
Instructors, Instructor
In just a few short weeks, we will all be meeting and beginning this incredible journey together. How the time has flown by! While you are all packing and preparing for the journey, we want to address a few important points regarding the use of......Read More
A few logistical questions
Tamara Brown, Participant
Hello. The trip looks amazing. It is nice to see the leaders and to read about their backgrounds. I have a few logistical questions: 1. Are kindles permitted? 2. Is it recommended to bring a back-up prescription of antibiotics for digestive......Read More
A Note on Social Networking
Carin, Dragons Admin
Dear Summer 2018 Travelers, It’s great to see your Yak Board come to life! This is a very exciting time of year for all of us, and while we understand that you’re likely anxious to meet your traveling companions, we have a request for you:......Read More
Hello from your Instructor!
Topaz Sitling, Instructor
“Kuzuzangpo la”, hello everyone! I am very excited and filled with curiosity about our journey into the “Land of Happiness”, Bhutan together. I would like to introduce myself. To start with me, my name is Topaz Sitling. I was born and raised......Read More
Instructor Introduction – Nick Gredin
Nick Gredin, Instructor
Kuzu zangpo la, tashi delek, namaste, hello! My name is Nick, and I couldn’t be more excited to introduce myself and begin this incredible journey that we will be embarking on together. I came from Maine, but I have been living in Asia for several......Read More
Greetings Fellow Travellers
Rebecca Winslow, Instructor
Greetings Fellow Travellers, Welcome to the Bhutan Yak Board! My name is Rebecca and I am one of your three instructors this summer. Congratulations on making the brave, bold and exciting decision to join us for an adventure. It takes a lot of......Read More
Program Director Introduction
Jessica Armstrong, Instructor
Namaste Fellow Adventurers, Welcome to the first ever Dragons Bhutan Summer Program! In just over a month, you will arrive in-country and begin a sojourn that will change your life in unforeseen ways. This journey will present challenges and rewards......Read More
Welcome to the Yak Board!
The Dragons Admin Team, Dragons Admin
Dear Summer 2018 students, Welcome to the Dragons community and your course’s Yak Board! You can think of your course’s Yak Board as a online group journal and virtual bulletin board. Pre-course, your instructors will use the board to......Read More