We wrapped up our orientation last night with a group ceremony, setting goals and expectations for ourselves individually and as a group of how we hope to interact with the experiences ahead of us in Nepal. We left our orientation site and passed......Read More
Rishi with the students on a morning walk to a Shiva temple followed by some birthday fun for Shanti....Read More
Hi Wendy, The Nepal student group are currently just outside of Kathmandu completing their orientation training. You can expect posts every few days or so (it depends on whether they have easy access to wifi/signal or if they are on trek/in a......Read More
Hi! How often can we expect our daughter’s group to post in the Yak Board? Thanks! Wendy....Read More
Namaste! Our 12th member of the group has arrived in Nepal safe and sound! We already have met the group and we are very excited to begin our journey together! Stay tuned for more information! With gratitude, Instructor team...Read More
Dear friends and family of Nepal Summer 2018 students! Students have arrived in Kathmandu and are en route to our orientation site outside of the ancient city of Bhaktapur. Just one student is yet to join us to make our team complete, but Elysia......Read More
Bhutan: Happiness in the Himalayas, Nepal: Traditions of the Himalayas, Eastern Himalayas: West Bengal to Sikkim
Dear Family & Friends, The Eastern Himalayas, Bhutan, and Nepal student groups have all made it through security and are at their international gate, ready to board their flight! Please look out for an updated post from the instructor teams once......Read More
Bhutan: Happiness in the Himalayas, Nepal: Traditions of the Himalayas, Eastern Himalayas: West Bengal to Sikkim
Dear Family & Friends, The Nepal, Bhutan, and Eastern Himalayas Group have gathered at the check-in counter at JFK and are all getting ready to check-in and proceed through security. Look for an update once the group has arrived at the gate......Read More
Hello Summer Students! We've just decided to host our first ever "1-Minute Visual Story" Contest in addition to our regular end-of-program Photo Contest. Here's the details......Read More
Hey everyone! My name is Noah Klavens, and I’m 18 years old. I live in a town near Boston, Massachusetts and I just finished up my senior year. My main passions are art and music – I’ve been drawing and painting for all of high school, and......Read More
Hello everyone! My name is Ruby, and I’m a rising senior this summer. I live just outside Philadelphia with my parents and two cats, Skippy and Jasper (picture attached because they are small and brothers and the lights of my life). Some of my......Read More
Hi Ruby, Thank you for posting your question. Yes, it looks like you have sufficient footwear. You will not need any extra pairs. A pair of boots and a pair of tevas/chacos/any other kind of footwear should be enough. Regards, I-team. ...Read More
Hi Everyone, sorry I’m a bit late to curve on posting this. My name is Will Jamieson and I’m excited to be joining you all in Nepal in a couple of weeks. Some background about me, I am form Bakersfield, CA and am a rising senior at my......Read More
Hello everyone! My question is about footwear: what I have to bring so far is a pair of lightweight hiking boots and my Tevas – is a third pair needed? If so, do you have any suggestions as to what type of shoe would be best? Thank you! Ruby......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
